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The Quaker

By Liam McIlvanney
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The Quaker by Liam McIlvanney is a gripping crime novel set in 1960s Glasgow, following Detective Duncan McCormack as he investigates a series of murders committed by a killer known only as "The Quaker." Amidst pressure from his superiors and the media, McCormack delves into the gritty underworld of the city, weaving together clues to solve the chilling case. The narrative captures the tension and complexity of the investigation, painting a vivid picture of the era and the detective's relentless pursuit for justice.
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The Quaker is watching you…

In the chilling new crime novel from award-winning author Liam McIlvanney, a serial killer stalks the streets of Glasgow, and DI McCormack follows a trail of secrets to uncover the truth…

Winner of the 2018 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year

A city torn apart.

It is 1969, and Glasgow has been brought to its knees by a serial killer spreading fear throughout the city. The Quaker has taken three women from the same nightclub and brutally murdered them in the backstreets.

A detective with everything to prove.

Now, six months later, the police are left chasing a ghost, with no new leads and no hope of catching their prey. They call in DI McCormack, a talented young detective from the Highlands. But his arrival is met with anger from a group of officers on the brink of despair.

A killer who hunts in the shadows.

Soon another woman is found murdered in a run-down tenement flat. McCormack follows a trail of secrets that will change the city—and his life—forever…

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The Quaker by Liam McIlvanney has received high praise for its gripping and inventive narrative. With a vivid portrayal of 1960s Glasgow, it offers an atmospheric and arresting murder mystery. Reviewers commend the novel's superb storytelling, engaging characters, and masterfully crafted plot shifts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008259945

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 400

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Crime & Mystery Historical Fiction Liam McIlvanney Police Procedural

About the Author

Liam McIlvanney was born in Scotland and studied at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford. He has written for numerous publications, including the London Review of Books, the Times Literary Supplement and the Guardian. His debut, Burns the Radical, won the Saltire First Book Award, and his most recent book, Where the Dead Men Go, won the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel. He is Stuart Professor of Scottish Studies at the University of Otago, New Zealand. He lives in Dunedin with his wife and four sons.

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