Edge of the Grave by Robbie Morrison (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Edge of the Grave by Robbie Morrison Edge of the Grave is the first novel in a historical crime series set against the backdrop of 1930s Glasgow. For fans of William McIlvanneys Laidlaw, Denise Mina and Philip Kerr. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Winner of The Bloody Scotland Crime Debut of the Year 2021Shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2021 and longlisted the HWA Debut Crown 2021A mesmerizing debut. Early gangland Glasgow with the gloss razored off - Peter JamesPeaky Blinders meets William McIlvanney in this rollocking riveting read - Adrian McKinty, bestselling author of The ChainGlasgow, 1932. When the son-in-law of one of the citys wealthiest shipbuilders is found floating in the River Clyde with his throat cut, it falls to Inspector Jimmy Dreghorn to lead the murder case - despite sharing a troubled history with the victims widow, Isla Lockhart.From the flying fists and flashing blades of Glasgows gangland underworld, to the backstabbing upper echelons of government and big business, Dreghorn and his partner Bonnie Archie McDaid will have to dig deep into Glasgow society to find out who wanted the man dead and why.All the while, a sadistic murderer stalks the post-war city leaving a trail of dead bodies in their wake. As the case deepens, will Dreghorn find the killer - or lose his own life in the process?Edge of the Grave by Robbie Morrison is a dark historical crime novel set in Glasgow, 1932. A city still recovering from the Great War; split by religious division and swarming with razor gangs. For fans of William McIlvanneys Laidlaw, Denise Mina and Philip Kerr.A magnificent and enthralling portrait of a dark and dangerous city . . . Chilling and brutal, but also deeply moving and, most importantly, beautifully written - Mark Billingham Flap Glasgow, 1932. Bandit country. Thats what they call it. When civilization dims with the daylight and the gangs come out to play. Watch your step . . . Author Biography Robbie Morrison grew up in Linwood, outside Glasgow. One of the most highly regarded writers in the UK comics industry, he has created many popular characters, such as Nikolai Dante, an Eagle Award winner for Best Series and Character. Robbie has also scripted the adventures of iconic characters Judge Dredd, Doctor Who, Batman and Spider-Man, and was nominated for Outstanding Comic Book at the US GLAAD Media Awards. Edge of the Grave is his first novel. Review Ive been waiting years to read a truly gripping historical crime novel set in Glasgow. That wait is over. Edge of the Grave is astounding. Tense, absorbing and dripping with gallus Glasgow humour, this book is absolutely wonderful -- Abir Mukherjee, bestselling author of the Wyndham & Banerjee seriesA mesmerizing debut – raw, brutally violent but immensely human. Early gangland Glasgow with the gloss razored off -- Peter James, number one bestselling author of the DS Roy Grace seriesA magnificent and enthralling portrait of a dark and dangerous city and the men and women who live and die in it. I cant wait to spend some more time with Jimmy Dreghorn and Archie McDaid. Robbie Morrison has produced an astounding debut -- Mark BillinghamRobbie Morrison serves up a delicious slice of 30s gangster noir set in the grim and greasy, sodden and savage streets of Glasgow when it was the Empires Second City. Peaky Blinders meets William McIlvanney in this rollocking riveting read -- Adrian McKinty, bestselling author of The ChainA Glaswegian version of Peaky Blinders, with razor gangs brawling in the street and festering family secrets . . . its a dark and powerful story * Sunday Times *A hugely impressive debut * Evening Standard *Wonderfully gritty, violent and nasty in all the right ways -- James Oswald, bestselling author of the Inspector McLean seriesThe atmosphere Morrison conjures is so captivating its hard to believe this is his debut crime novel . . . You should grab Edge of the Grave at the soonest opportunity. This is without doubt the most evocative and engaging Scottish crime novel weve come across in a very long time -- Crime Fiction LoverBrilliant * The Times *Meticulously researched and dripping with violence, written with brutal panache -- Mary Paulson-Ellis, author of Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year, The Other Mrs WalkerSharp and lethal as a cut-throat razor. Deeply researched, with strong characterisation and a fluent narrative, Robbie Morrisons first novel is a book to savour -- John Harvey, bestselling author of the Charlie Resnick novels1930s Glasgow portrayed in all its ragged glory -- Alan ParksRobbie Morrison really is a breath of fresh creative air in crime fiction. Edge of the Grave is a stunning debut: razor sharp prose and a superbly crafted sense of place and time. A great Glaswegian page-turner: I could smell the smog and feel the grit throughout -- Craig Russell, author of the LENNOX seriesThe dark heart of 1930s gangland Glasgow is brought back to vivid, violent life in Robbie Morrisons brilliant first novel. Fast moving and evocative, the prose cuts like a razor, straight through to the heart -- Martyn WaitesFantastic historical crime thriller set in 1930s Glasgow with a great detective duo and loads of brilliant period detail — poverty, wealth, gangs, religion and so much more -- Amer AnwarPowerful and moving . . . Morrisons portrait of Glasgow and its denizens – both the vicious and the virtuous – is superb * Literary Review *This deftly plotted novel is a more than worthy successor to William McIlvanneys Laidlaw novels: the title is a homage to them. I am very glad that this book is the first in a projected series * Historical Novel Society *A highly evocative novel with a strong sense of place and Morrison brings to dark life this time period in an engaging and mesmerizing way. As Morrison grows with each novel, he will indeed be a force to be reckoned with * Crimesquad.com *An historical tour de force along with a brilliant plot * Globe and Mail * Promotional Edge of the Grave is the first novel in a historical crime series set against the backdrop of 1930s Glasgow. For fans of William McIlvanneys Laidlaw, Denise Mina and Philip Kerr. Review Quote Robbie Morrison serves up a delicious slice of 30s gangster noir set in the grim and greasy, sodden and savage streets of Glasgow when it was the Empires Second City. Peaky Blinders meets William McIlvanney in this rollocking riveting read Promotional "Headline" Edge of the Grave is the first novel in a historical crime series set against the backdrop of 1930s Glasgow. For fans of William McIlvanneys Laidlaw, Denise Mina and Philip Kerr. Details ISBN152905401X Pages 416 Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2021 ISBN-10 152905401X ISBN-13 9781529054019 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-03-04 Author Robbie Morrison Language English Imprint Macmillan DEWEY 823.92 UK Release Date 2021-03-04 Audience Age 18 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Jimmy Dreghorn series Audience General AU Release Date 2021-06-28 NZ Release Date 2021-06-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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