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DESCRIPTION: The explosive start of a new series by the author of the acclaimed Garnethill trilogy: neophyte journalist Paddy Meehan becomes intimately involved in her first assignment--the brutal murder of a local boy. Little Brian Wilcox’s murder is the hottest story in Scotland--every... read more
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Paddy Meehan discovers that one of the boys charged with the murder of toddler Brian Wilcox is her fiance Sean's cousin, Callum. Soon Callum's name is all over the news, and her family believe she is to blame. Shunned by Sean and by those closest to her, Paddy finds herself dangerously alone.
Characters/People edit
- Paddy Meehan: Add a description of this character.
- Sean
- Heather Allen
- Terry Hewitt
- Tracy Dempsie
- James Griffiths
- Callum Ogilvy
- Patterson
- Trisha
- Mary Ann
- Dr Pete
- Farquarson
- Richards
- Thomas Dempsie
- Barnhill
- Rolf
- Mcvie
- Henry Naismith
- Mcgovern
- Alfred Dempsie
- Alfred
- Rachel Ross
- Mr Taylor
- Billy
- Helen
- Brian Wilcox
- Garry
- Marty
- Isobel
- Mcguigan
- Granny Annie
- Mrs Simnel
- Mrs Breslin
- Connelly
- Irene
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
They were still traveling, into the dark.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in Paddy Meehan. (standard series)
Followed by The Dead Hour.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Denise Mina (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Wheeler Publishing
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 1597221163
Page Count: 599
Publisher: Wheeler Publishing
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 1597221163
Page Count: 599
Awards edit
- Barry Award (2006: Best British Novel, winner)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
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