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Bloody January

By Alan Parks
Series: A Harry McCoy Thriller
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Bloody January follows Glasgow detective Harry McCoy as he navigates a gritty and bleak landscape in the 1970s. Tasked with solving a seemingly senseless murder, McCoy dives into the city’s underbelly, uncovering a web of crime, corruption, and violence. With vividly drawn characters and a compelling narrative, the story is a gripping exploration of power and morality in a turbulent era.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this gripping novel set in 1970s Glasgow if you're a fan of gritty crime dramas with a rich sense of place and time. It delves into the underbelly of city life, with a morally complex detective grappling with cases that keep you on the edge of your seat. If you appreciate detailed character development and unexpected twists, this one’s for you.

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Bloody January

The first in a new series of crime novels from the most exciting new voice in Scottish noir: 'Think McIlvanney or Get Carter' - Ian Rankin

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'Gripping and violent, dark and satisfying. I flew through it.' - Bret Easton Ellis

'A blistering plot, unforgettable characters and writing so sharp it's like it's been written with a knife ... Detective McCoy is a true noir antihero and the perfect guide through the vice and violence of Glasgow's underbelly. Bloody January firmly sets Alan Parks in the same league as Ian Rankin and Louise Welsh.' - Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes

How much is the truth worth?

When Detective Harry McCoy arrives at the scene of a double shooting in the middle of a busy Glasgow street, he is sure of one thing. This was not a random act of violence.

McCoy must enlist the help of his criminal underworld connections to find out the truth. How long will it be before McCoy himself ends up on the wrong side of the law?

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The book is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of 1970s Glasgow and its dark, gripping narrative. Reviewers have praised it for its authenticity and compelling plot, likening Alan Parks to legendary figures in Tartan noir such as William McIlvanney. Detective Harry McCoy is noted as a standout character, with the writing style praised for its sharpness and evocative setting.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786891365

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 352

Collections

Alan Parks Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Police Procedural Series: A Harry McCoy Thriller

About the Author

Alan Parks has worked in the music industry for over twenty years. His debut novel Bloody January was one of the top crime debuts of 2018 and was shortlisted for the prestigious international crime prize the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere. He lives and works in Glasgow.

Bloody January is the first Harry McCoy thriller.

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