A Death in Glasgow

A real cracker of a crime thriller

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When 22-year-old Holly Campbell jumps in front of an incoming train at Glasgow Central, the British Transport Police (BTP) immediately rule it a suicide since Holly was a troubled young woman with a domestically violent background and a history of drug abuse. What is more, Holly had tried to kill herself before, so it seems to be an open-and-shut case. But when Sergeant May Mackay finds a return ticket in Holly's coat pocket, she begins to wonder. Holly's mother Jackie believes her daughters ex-boyfriend and dealer Scott Galbraith is responsible for her daughter's death since he had relentlessly stalked her and sent threatening messages. But there's also Michael McNally, Jackie's estranged brother, a prominent public figure and businessman and, as May suspects, also the head of an organised crime group. Had his niece Holly known something that could have been dangerous for him? May knows what it means to lose a child and promises Jackie to uncover the truth about Holly's death. With the help of DC Dimple Sharma from BTP, May immerses herself in this case and slowly uncovers a web of lies, secrets and revenge that will pull her deeper than she ever imagined, even putting at risk those she loves. But when another dead body turns up, May and Darma must question everything they have believed so far... "A Death in Glasgow" by Eva Macrae is an incredibly gripping, atmospheric and realistic crimethriller/police procedural with a very surprising twist at the end. The book had me hooked from the first page since I loved the dark atmosphere of rain-soaked Glasgow, the fast-paced and action-packed plot, the twist and turns, and the complex and authentic characters. The story is told exclusively from May's perspective, so you really get to know her well and can relate easily to her. May is a passionate, dedicated, courageous and utterly human police officer. I loved following her through every dark twist and moral dilemma that came up while trying to solve the case. So if you are into crime stories that feel real, with layered characters and tension that builds like a storm… this one is definitely for you. I, for my part, really hope that "A Death in Glasgow" won't be a stand-alone thriller but the first book in a fantastic new series!