Confidence

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Confidence by Denise Mina is a gripping crime thriller that plunges readers into a tense chase across Europe. It follows amateur detective Anna McDonald and her friend Fin as they delve into the disappearance of a young woman and the unsettling history surrounding an ancient artefact. The narrative explores themes of obsession, the impact of social media, and personal integrity, keeping readers on edge with its intricate twists and turns.
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You might enjoy this gripping read if you're drawn to a thrilling blend of crime and mystery, with a focus on intriguing characters and suspenseful plots. Denise Mina weaves a tale that dives deep into the complexities of human emotion amidst a dangerous investigation, perfect for those who appreciate a twisty narrative full of unexpected turns.

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Confidence

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Deception. Theft. Murder. All you need is confidence. A brand new escapist thriller from the award-winning author of Conviction.

FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

'Such a delight- playful, fast-paced, and entirely compulsive' Ann Cleeves

'Denise Mina is crime writing royalty' Val McDermid

'Denise Mina is the cream of the crop, an author who pushes the crime novel in new and exciting directions' Ian Rankin


When filmmaker Lisa Lee goes missing alongside a priceless Roman silver casket, there is no doubt the two are linked together.

The day after her vanishing, the casket is listed for auction in Paris with a reserve price of fifty million euros.

On a thrilling chase across Europe to discover what happened to Lisa, journalists Anna and Fin are caught up in a world of international art smuggling, billionaire con artists, and religious zealotry.

Deception. Theft. Murder. All you need is Confidence.

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Confidence by Denise Mina is lauded for its innovative take on crime novels, with Ian Rankin noting how the book pushes boundaries in the genre. Celebrated as crime-writing royalty, the book is described as riveting and fast-paced, with a cinematic, Hitchcockian feel. The Daily Telegraph highlights Mina's sulphurous wit as a significant draw for readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529111811

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Denise Mina is the bestselling author of the Garnethill trilogy, the Paddy Meehan series and the Alex Morrow series, as well as historical novels Rizzio, Three Fires and The Second Murderer, a Philip Marlowe novel for the Chandler estate. She has won the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award twice, the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year twice, the Gordon Burn Prize and was inducted into the Crime Writers' Association Hall of Fame in 2014. Denise also writes graphic novels and plays, and presents television and radio programmes. She studied law and forensic examination at Glasgow University and taught criminology and criminal law part-time at Strathclyde University. Denise lives and works in Glasgow. The Good Liar is her twentieth novel.

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