Synopses & Reviews
Set in the middle of winter in St. Andrews, this Scottish noir mystery is written by one of the UK’s best crime writers, T. Frank Muir When a young woman’s half-naked body is found on Fife’s coastal path, frozen and with the remnants of a rope manacle around her wrist, DCI Gilchrist is given the case. But Gilchrist’s investigation uncovers a bloody trail of shootings and executions that lead him to the heart of a human trafficking war. Links to Scotland’s foremost criminal family, the Home Office, and a killer intent on expanding his territory pull Gilchrist deeper into this murderous web until he comes face-to-face with the most dangerous man he has ever met. Filled with suspense as the investigation unfolds, Life for a Life will appeal to anyone who enjoyed The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or the BBC’s Prime Suspect.
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“Everything I look for in a crime novel.” —Louise Welsh, author, A Lovely Way to Burn
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“A tense, fast-paced crime novel.” —Scottish Review of Books
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“The completely unexpected plot twists and the simple humanity of the characters have you hooked.” —Scots Magazine
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“St Andrews has long been crying out for its own crime series: top man Frank Muir, for providing it, with work that’s as mysterious as the place itself. DCI Gilchrist is set for a long career.” —Quintin Jardine, author of the Bob Skinner mystery series
Synopsis
When a young woman’s half-frozen body is found on Fife’s Coastal Path, buried in snow and with the remnants of a rope manacle around her wrist, DCI Gilchrist takes the case. But Gilchrist’s investigation uncovers a bloody trail of shootings and executions that lead him to the heart of a human trafficking war. Links to Scotland’s foremost criminal family, the Home Office, and a ruthless killer intent on expanding his territory pull Gilchrist deeper into this murderous web until he comes face-to-face with the most dangerous man he has ever met.
About the Author
T. Frank Muir is a Scottish crime novelist known for his DCI Andy Gilchrist mysteries, which include
Eye for an Eye,
Tooth for a Tooth, and
Hand for a Hand. He lives on the outskirts of Glasgow, Scotland.