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The Midnight King

Winner of the McIlvanney Prize
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WINNER OF THE MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR "A tour de force with superb dramatic twists" - DAILY MAIL "If you're a fan of Thomas Harris you must read this" - PRIMA "The best book I've read all year" - SARAH PINBOROUGH... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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From the award-winning author of Welcome to Cooper comes a dark thriller about family, trauma and the secrets we hide within

From the award-winning author of Welcome to Cooper comes a dark thriller about family, trauma and the secrets we hide within

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WINNER OF THE MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR

"A tour de force with superb dramatic twists" - DAILY MAIL

"If you're a fan of Thomas Harris you must read this" - PRIMA

"The best book I've read all year" - SARAH PINBOROUGH

This is a work of fiction. This is not a confession.

Lucas Cole is a bestselling writer. A quiet and unassuming man, he's a beloved celebrity in his small town. Lucas Cole is also a serial killer.

Nathan Cole has always known the truth about his father. But it isn't until Lucas is found dead that Nathan discovers The Midnight King, his father's fictionalised account of his hideous crimes, hidden in a box of trinkets taken from his victims. Trinkets that include a ribbon belonging to a missing girl who disappeared only days before Lucas's death.

Now, Nathan must deal with the consequences of keeping his father's secret. But The Midnight King holds Nathan's secrets as well as Lucas's, and he is not the only one searching for the truth...

Full of unexpected twists and heartrending turns, The Midnight King is a gripping thriller perfect for fans of Chris Whitaker, S.A. Cosby and Ian Rankin.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805222309

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Viper

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Tariq Ashkanani is a solicitor, co-host of the writing podcast Page One, and the author of four novel. His debut novel, Welcome to Cooper, won the Bloody Scotland Debut Award 2022, as well as being shortlisted for both the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger and Capital Crime Fingerprint Award. His fifth novel, The Hollow Boys, will be published by Viper in 2026. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife and two sons.

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