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May God Forgive

By Alan Parks
Series: A Harry McCoy Thriller
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May God Forgive by Alan Parks is a gripping crime and thriller novel. Set in Glasgow during the 1970s, it follows Detective Harry McCoy as he navigates a complex investigation involving kidnapping, deception, and brutal crimes. The story combines a dark and atmospheric setting with intricate plotting, delivering an intense and suspenseful reading experience.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you're intrigued by gritty and atmospheric crime narratives set in the 1970s, you might appreciate this book. The richly detailed setting and intense, complex characters promise to keep you on the edge of your seat, delivering a thrilling dive into the shadowy underworld and its intricate mysteries.

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May God Forgive

McCoy has twenty-four hours to find two kidnapped boys before they turn up dead, in this dark and gritty Harry McCoy thriller

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May God Forgive, the winner of the McIlvanney Prize, is set in a Glasgow that is a city in mourning. An arson attack has left five dead, tempers are frayed, and sentiments are running high.

When three youths are charged, the city goes wild. A crowd gathers outside the courthouse, but as the police drive the young men to prison, their van is rammed by a truck, and the men are grabbed and bundled into a car. The next day, the body of one of them is dumped in the city centre.

A note has been sent to the newspapers: one down, two to go.

Detective Harry McCoy has twenty-four hours to find the kidnapped boys before they all turn up dead, and it is going to mean taking down some of Glasgow's most powerful to do it.

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May God Forgive by Alan Parks is a gripping and intense entry in the crime fiction genre, earning praise for its compelling storytelling and evocative portrayal of urban decay. Critics highlight Harry McCoy's character as a standout, with the series being recognised as a powerful addition to Scottish crime fiction, rivalling classics in the genre. Fans of taut, morally complex plots will find Parks' writing both absorbing and thrilling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838856793

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 384

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

About the Author

Alan Parks worked in the music industry for over twenty years before turning to crime writing. His debut novel Bloody January was shortlisted for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere, February's Son was nominated for an Edgar Award, Bobby March Will Live Forever was picked as a The Times Best Book of the Year and The April Dead was shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year. He lives and works in Glasgow.May God Forgive is the fifth Harry McCoy thriller.@AlanJParks

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