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Strange Loyalties

By William McIlvanney
Series: Laidlaw Trilogy
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Strange Loyalties by William McIlvanney continues the journey of detective Jack Laidlaw as he delves into the mysterious death of his brother, Scott. The investigation becomes deeply personal, driving Jack through Glasgow's gritty underworld where he confronts questions of family, duty, and his own frailties. This emotional and atmospheric narrative blends crime-solving with profound reflections on human connections and the past.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this intriguing novel if you are drawn to gritty, atmospheric crime stories with a poetic touch. William McIlvanney offers a masterful exploration of human complexity through his compelling detective protagonist, making it an excellent choice for fans of intelligent and nuanced thrillers.

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Strange Loyalties

The remarkable conclusion to the Laidlaw series which launched a genre, from the godfather of Scottish crime fiction.

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The Laidlaw books are not just great crime novels, they are important ones - Mark Billingham

It's doubtful I would be a crime writer without the influence of McIlvanney's Laidlaw - Ian Rankin

When his brother dies stepping out in front of a car, Jack Laidlaw is determined to find out what really happened. Laidlaw begins an emotional quest through Glasgow's underworld, and into the past. He discovers as much about himself as about the brother he has lost, in a search that leads to a shattering climax.

Acclaimed for its corrosive wit, dark themes and original maverick detective, the Laidlaw trilogy has earned the status of classic crime fiction.

Series: Laidlaw Trilogy

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Strange Loyalties by William McIlvanney is highly praised as an influential work in the crime genre, with other authors citing it as a significant inspiration in their writing. The novel's protagonist, Laidlaw, is celebrated for his depth, wit, and insight, which elevate him above other literary detectives. The series is noted not only as exceptional crime novels but also as important contributions to the genre, capturing the attention of notable publications and readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838856212

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 264g

Pages: 384

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Police Procedural Series: Laidlaw Trilogy William McIlvanney

About the Author

William McIlvanney's first novel, Remedy is None, won the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize and with Docherty he won the Whitbread Award for Fiction. Laidlaw and The Papers of Tony Veitch both gained Silver Daggers from the Crime Writers' Association, while the third in the Laidlaw trilogy, Strange Loyalties, won the Glasgow Herald's People's Prize. He died in December 2015.

Strange Loyalties is the third book in the Laidlaw Trilogy.

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