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When Shadows Fall
Book 17 in the Sunday Times bestselling crime series
Series: DSI William Lorimer
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See moreIn a hair-raising race-against-the-clock thriller that sees DSI Lorimer sleuthing for his life, this latest installment of Alex Gray's iconic Scottish crime series is her most enthralling yet
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Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray's Sunday Times bestselling Scottish detective series.
Don't miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, Questions for a Dead Man, is out now and Book 21, Out of Darkness, is available to pre-order.
Whether you've read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, When Shadows Fall is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, and Ann Cleeves.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES:
'Warm-hearted, atmospheric' ANN CLEEVES
'Relentless and intriguing' PETER MAY
'Move over Rebus' DAILY MAIL
'Exciting, pacey, authentic' ANGELA MARSONS
'Superior writing' THE TIMES
'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH
DSI Lorimer is back with a brand new case. And the stakes have never been so high...
When his old friend and former colleague is shot dead at his home, Detective Superintendent William Lorimer is devastated. And his problems are only just beginning. It's not long before two further deaths are reported: both victims ex-policemen.
It's clear this is a targeted campaign against their own, yet with no other link between the victims to identify the killer, Lorimer's police team are starting to panic. Who will be next?
Lorimer knows he must keep his cool if he is to solve the case. But with time running out before the next attack, he's struggling to ignore the sickening question at the back of his mind:
Will he get to the killer before the killer gets to him?
Series: DSI William Lorimer
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When Shadows Fall by Alex Gray has been praised for maintaining a high level of quality and excitement, with the story being described as both pacy and authentic. Critics commend Gray for vividly bringing Glasgow to life, similar to how other authors evoke their own settings. Highly recommended by experts, it stands out in the crime and thriller category.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780751576429
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 November 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 268g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Alex Gray is the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Detective William Lorimer series. Born and raised in Glasgow, she has been awarded the Scottish Association of Writers' Constable and Pitlochry trophies for her crime writing and is the co-founder of the international Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival.
To find exclusive articles, reviews and the latest news about Alex Gray and the DSI Lorimer series, visit www.alex-gray.com.Also by Alex Gray
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