The Second Cut
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The Second Cut
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The Second Cut
A stylish, atmospheric detective story with shades of the Gothic - from the author of the award-winning cult classic The Cutting Room
SHORTLISTED FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE
'Superb' - The Times Crime Book of the Month
'A hardboiled gem' - Guardian
'I doubt I'll read a better book this year' - Val McDermid
Auctioneer Rilke has been trying to stay out of trouble, keeping his life more or less respectable. Business has been slow at Bowery Auctions, so when an old friend, Jojo, gives Rilke a tip-off for a house clearance, life seems to be looking up. The next day, Jojo washes up dead.
Jojo liked Grindr hook-ups and recreational drugs β is that the reason the police won't investigate? And if Rilke doesn't find out what happened to Jojo, who will?
Thrilling and atmospheric, The Second Cut delves into the dark side of twenty-first century Glasgow. Twenty years on from his appearance in The Cutting Room, Rilke is still walking a moral tightrope between good and bad, saint and sinner.
Series: A Rilke novel
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The Second Cut by Louise Welsh is highly praised for its dark humour, atmospheric setting, and sharp social commentary. Critics appreciate the finely crafted prose, rich Scottish vernacular, and the depth of characterisation. Readers find it a compelling mystery with a brisk pace and engaging writing style.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838850890
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 February 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 256g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Louise Welsh is an award-winning author of nine novels. The Cutting Room, her debut novel, won the Crime Writers' Association John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Award and the Saltire First Book of The Year Award. In 2018, she was named the Most Inspiring Saltire First Book Award winner by public vote. She is Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow.@louisewelsh00
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