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The Burning Boy

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The Burning Boy by Nicola White is a gripping crime thriller where a complex web of secrets and deceit unfolds after the discovery of a burnt body. Set in a vividly depicted atmosphere, the narrative delves into the darkest corners of human nature, leading a determined investigator on a treacherous path to unmask the truth. This psychological journey intertwines personal stakes with a sinister mystery, ensuring the tension is palpable throughout.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a taste for gripping crime stories with intriguing twists and a knack for atmospheric settings. It delves into a complex mystery that will keep you guessing, with well-crafted characters and a storyline that combines suspense with rich narrative detail. Ideal for fans of captivating thrillers that offer more than just a conventional whodunit.

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The Burning Boy

The much-anticipated sequel to the award-winning novel The Rosary Garden, set in 1980s Dublin.

The much-anticipated sequel to the award-winning novel The Rosary Garden, set in 1980s Dublin

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A murder that no-one wants to solve...

Dublin 1986. The murder of an off-duty officer in Phoenix Park should have brought down the full power of the Dublin police force. But Kieran Lynch was found in a notorious gay cruising ground, so even as the press revels in the scandal, some of the Murder Squad are reluctant to investigate.

Only Detectives Vincent Swan and Gina Considine are willing to search out the difficult truth, walking the streets of nighttime Dublin to find Kieran's lovers and friends. But Gina has her own secret that means she must withhold vital evidence. When a fire rips through Temple Bar and another man is killed, she must decide what price she is willing to pay to find a murderer.

A beautiful and haunting mystery, perfect for readers of Val McDermid, Denise Mina, Tana French and Adrian McKinty.


PRAISE FOR THE SERIES

'A mesmerising tale of secrets and lies' - VAL MCDERMID

'As good as it gets' - DENISE MINA

'A terrific new gem of Irish noir' - SUNDAY TIMES

Series: The Vincent Swan Mysteries

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The Burning Boy by Nicola White, part of a praised series, is celebrated for its gripping and psychologically nuanced storytelling. Critics describe it as a mesmerising and vivid thriller with a captivating blend of secrets, lies, and true crime elements. The novel is often highlighted for its engrossing narrative, notable for maintaining suspense right up to its sombre conclusion.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788164146

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Viper

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Nicola White won the Scottish Book Trust New Writer Award in 2008 and in 2012 was Leverhulme Writer in Residence at Edinburgh University. Her novel The Rosary Garden won the Dundee International Book Prize, was shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize, and selected as one of the four best debuts by Val McDermid at Harrogate. She grew up in Dublin and New York, and now lives in the Scottish Highlands.

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