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Acts of Malice
Book 22 in the Sunday Times bestselling DSI William Lorimer series
Series: DSI William Lorimer
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Your favourite Glasgow detective is back with a brand new case. 'Move over Rebus' DAILY MAIL 'One of the best' LITERARY REVIEW 'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH 'Few have matched the sustained quality of her output' THE TIMES _____________________ DSI William Lorimer first meets...
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The 22nd novel in the million-copy, Sunday Times bestselling series is a return to Alex Gray's classic procedural territory
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Your favourite Glasgow detective is back with a brand new case.
'Move over Rebus' DAILY MAIL
'One of the best' LITERARY REVIEW
'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH
'Few have matched the sustained quality of her output' THE TIMES
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DSI William Lorimer first meets Meredith St Claire when he is giving a careers talk at his goddaughter's school. The popular and glamorous drama teacher is distraught, begging him to investigate her fiancé's recent disappearance, but with a report already made to the relevant authorities, there's nothing more Lorimer can do.
Until a body is discovered on the outskirts of Glasgow.
Guy Richmond was a wealthy and charismatic actor, adored by everyone. Or so it first seems. But as Lorimer and his team are drawn deeper into the mystifying world of professional theatre, they find themselves caught in a web of confidences and rivalry, thwarted dreams and ruthless ambition.
For it seems the finest actors of all are those with the darkest secrets to hide.
Acts of Malice by Alex Gray brings a gripping new challenge to DSI William Lorimer's doorstep, combining a thrilling plot with the atmospheric and intense setting of Glasgow's theatre scene. Readers who appreciate mysteries with depth and complex characters will be entranced by this new addition to Alex Gray's popular series.
Series: DSI William Lorimer
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Acts of Malice
Your favourite Glasgow detective is back with a brand new case. 'Move over Rebus' DAILY MAIL 'One of the best' LITERARY REVIEW 'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH 'Few have matched the sustained quality of her output' THE TIMES _____________________ DSI William Lorimer first meets Meredith St Claire when he is giving a careers talk at his goddaughter's school....Paperback$4900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408732670
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 275g
Pages: 400
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.Also by Alex Gray
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