{"product_id":"double-proof-ebook","title":"Double Proof","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sharp, darkly funny and high‑octane crime thriller featuring stolen whisky, bent cops, drug dealers, influencers and yakuza mobsters — with a washed‑up ‘psychic crimebuster’ caught in the middle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize, Martin Stewart’s first adult novel is a wild, twist‑packed ride through Scotland’s criminal underworld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e opens with two mysteries separated by six decades — and one disgraced reporter who finds himself dragged into both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1964:\u003c\/strong\u003e A legendary hoard of Scotch whisky — the Dalziel Double Proof — disappears without a trace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albie Dalziel, youngest son of the wealthy whisky dynasty, vanishes. His mother hires Robbie Gould, a washed‑up journalist with a dubious reputation as a “psychic crimebuster”. Broke, desperate and out of options, Gould takes the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat follows is a chaotic plunge into a world of corrupt cops, drug dealers, social‑media influencers, and Japanese gangsters. When someone fires a shotgun through his front door, Gould realises he doesn’t need supernatural powers to see just how deadly things have become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFast, funny and full of razor‑sharp twists, \u003cstrong\u003eDouble Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout new voice in Scottish crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A heady mix of corrupt coppers, dodgy drug dealers and Japanese gangsters, all spiced with dark humour.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Sally McDonald, Sunday Post\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize — a bold, energetic and darkly comic crime debut.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fresh, funny and fast‑paced crime thriller\u003c\/strong\u003e with a unique protagonist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo mysteries\u003c\/strong\u003e — one in 1964, one in 2023 — collide in unexpected ways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Scottish settings\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed with international criminal networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Tartan Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e with a twist of dark humour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Polygon crime debut\u003c\/strong\u003e from an award‑nominated author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Stewart\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of acclaimed Young Adult fiction published by Penguin Random House in the UK and US, with nominations for several national awards. His Middle Grade series, \u003cem\u003eBridget Vanderpuff\u003c\/em\u003e, launched in 2023 with Zephyr. His work has been translated worldwide. Born in Glasgow, he now lives in Troon with his family and a very large dog. \u003cem\u003eDouble Proof\u003c\/em\u003e is his first adult novel and was shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polygon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 March 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788856638\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crime, Thrillers \u0026amp; True Crime \/ Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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