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The April Dead
Series: A Harry McCoy Thriller
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See moreMcCoy must contend with a bombing spree across his home city in this fourth dark and gritty Harry McCoy thriller.
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR
'One of the great Scottish crime writers' - The Times
'Brilliant' - Sunday Times Crime Club
NO ONE WILL FORGET
In a grimy flat in Glasgow, a homemade bomb explodes, leaving few remains to identify its maker.
Detective Harry McCoy knows in his gut that there'll be more to follow. The hunt for a missing sailor from the local US naval base leads him to the secretive group behind the bomb, and their disturbing, dominating leader. If the city is to survive the next explosion, it'll take everything McCoy's got...
The April Dead is an intense and gripping tale by Alan Parks, showcasing his remarkable skill in Scottish crime writing.
Series: A Harry McCoy Thriller
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The April Dead
SHORTLISTED FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR 'One of the great Scottish crime writers' - The Times 'Brilliant' - Sunday Times Crime Club NO ONE WILL FORGET In a grimy flat in Glasgow, a homemade bomb explodes, leaving few remains to identify its maker. Detective Harry McCoy knows in his gut that there'll be more...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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'Gripping and violent, dark and satisfying. I flew through it.' - Bret Easton Ellis 'A blistering plot, unforgettable characters and writing so sharp it's like it's been written with a knife ... Detective McCoy is a true noir antihero and the perfect guide through the vice and violence of Glasgow's underbelly. Bloody January firmly sets Alan Parks in the same...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Set in the grim landscapes of Scottish noir, The April Dead is lauded for its gritty and dark narrative, with Detective Harry McCoy's character at its core. Reviewers from The Times and the Wall Street Journal praise the book's ability to capture the painful realities of its world while maintaining a gripping pace and urgency. The Irish Independent appreciates McCoy's tough yet sardonic nature, adding depth to the thrilling and bloody storyline. Recognised as a must-read for crime fans by the Sunday Times Crime Club, it offers excitement and intensity amid its grisly scenes.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781786897237
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 March 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 277g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Alan Parks worked in the music industry for twenty years before turning to crime writing, commissioning videos, photography and artwork for household names including New Order, All Saints, The Streets and Enya. His debut novel Bloody January was shortlisted for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere. February's Son was nominated for an Edgar Award and The April Dead was shortlisted for The McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year. He lives and works in Glasgow.
The April Dead is the fourth Harry McCoy thriller.
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February's Son
On dark nights, someone needs to light a few fires... Bodies are piling up with messages carved into their chests. Rival gangs are competing for control. New drugs have arrived in Glasgow, and they've brought a different kind of violence to the broken city. The law of the street is changing, and demons from Detective McCoy's past are coming back...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
May God Forgive
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,...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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