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Only the Dead Can Tell

Book 15 in the Sunday Times bestselling detective series
By Alex Gray
Series: DSI William Lorimer
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Only the Dead Can Tell by Alex Gray, part of the Crime & Thriller category, follows Detective Superintendent William Lorimer as he tackles a complex investigation. The story intertwines with another subplot involving a forensic psychologist whose past tragic event adds tension. Set in the atmospheric city of Glasgow, the novel weaves crime-solving with personal dilemmas, offering an engrossing and suspenseful narrative.
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If you enjoy gripping crime novels with intricate plots and deep character development, this thrilling investigation might be perfect for you. The story weaves together tense suspense and compelling mystery, set against the backdrop of Glasgow, offering rich atmospheric details and a detective protagonist who'll keep you engaged until the very end.

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Only the Dead Can Tell

The fifteenth William Lorimer investigation: Glasgow-set crime at its most thrilling

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Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray's bestselling Scottish detective series Don't miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 22 in the Lorimer series, ACTS OF MALICE, is out now and Book 23, BLOOD ON OLD STONES, is available to pre-order. Whether you've read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, Only the Dead Can Tell is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, and Ann Cleeves. WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES: 'Warm-hearted, atmospheric' ANN CLEEVES 'Relentless and intriguing' PETER MAY 'Move over Rebus' DAILY MAIL 'Exciting, pacey, authentic' ANGELA MARSONS 'Superior writing' THE TIMES 'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH When there are no witnesses . . . When Dorothy Guildford is found stabbed to death in her home, all signs point to her husband, Peter. The forensic psychologist is convinced there's more to the case than meets the eye, but Police Scotland are certain they have their man. While DC Kirsty Wilson searches for evidence that will put Peter away for good, she is shocked to discover a link with a vast human-trafficking operation that Detective Superintendent William Lorimer has been investigating for months. But before they can interrogate him, Peter is brutally attacked. With one person dead and another barely hanging on, the clock is ticking for DC Wilson and DSI Lorimer. And the stakes grow higher still when one of their own is kidnapped . . .

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Only the Dead Can Tell by Alex Gray is praised for bringing Glasgow to life vividly, akin to how Ian Rankin depicts Edinburgh. Gray's work is consistently impressive, showcasing superior writing with strong characterisation and an authentic Glaswegian atmosphere. Her storytelling, with its engaging plots and topical debates, keeps readers intrigued till the end. Gray is recognised as a reliable practitioner of crime fiction, delivering consistent high-quality novels.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751568479

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 432

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Alex Gray Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Police Procedural Series: DSI William Lorimer

About the Author

Alex Gray is the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Detective William Lorimer series. Born and raised in Glasgow, she has been awarded the Scottish Association of Writers' Constable and Pitlochry trophies for her crime writing and is the co-founder of the international Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival.

To find exclusive articles, reviews and the latest news about Alex Gray and the DSI Lorimer series, visit www.alexgrayauthor.co.uk.

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