1979

The unmissable first thriller in an electrifying, brand-new series from the No.1 bestseller

(Author) Val McDermid
Format: Paperback
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She's hunting for a killer story . . . 1979. It is the winter of discontent, and reporter Allie Burns is hunting for the story that will make her name. There are few women in the newsroom and she needs an explosive scoop for the boys' club to take her seriously. Soon Allie and fellow journalist Danny Sullivan are exposing the criminal underbelly of respectable Scotland. They risk making powerful enemies - and Allie won't stop there. When she discovers a home-grown terrorist threat, Allie comes up with a plan to infiltrate the group and make her name. But she's a woman in a man's world . . . and putting a foot wrong could be fatal.

Information
Publisher:
Sphere
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
464
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780751583076
Publish year:
2022
Publish date:
Feb. 3, 2022

Val McDermid

Val McDermid is a Scottish crime writer known for her gritty and suspenseful novels. She has written several popular series, including the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series and the Lindsay Gordon series. McDermid's literary style is characterized by complex characters, intricate plots, and a keen eye for detail.

One of McDermid's most notable works is "The Mermaids Singing," which won the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger award for best crime novel of the year. McDermid's impact on the crime fiction genre is significant, as she has been credited with helping to popularize the genre of Tartan Noir, a subset of crime fiction set in Scotland.

Overall, Val McDermid is a prolific and influential writer who has made a lasting contribution to the world of crime fiction. Her work continues to captivate readers around the world with its compelling storytelling and engaging characters.

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