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Double Proof
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A 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.
Shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize, Martin Stewart’s first adult novel is a wild, twist‑packed ride through Scotland’s criminal underworld.
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About the Ebook
Double Proof opens with two mysteries separated by six decades — and one disgraced reporter who finds himself dragged into both.
1964: A legendary hoard of Scotch whisky — the Dalziel Double Proof — disappears without a trace.
2023: 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.
What 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.
Fast, funny and full of razor‑sharp twists, Double Proof is a standout new voice in Scottish crime fiction.
“A heady mix of corrupt coppers, dodgy drug dealers and Japanese gangsters, all spiced with dark humour.”
— Sally McDonald, Sunday Post
Critical Praise
"Shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize — a bold, energetic and darkly comic crime debut."
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- A fresh, funny and fast‑paced crime thriller with a unique protagonist.
- Two mysteries — one in 1964, one in 2023 — collide in unexpected ways.
- Vivid Scottish settings mixed with international criminal networks.
- Perfect for fans of Tartan Noir with a twist of dark humour.
- A standout Polygon crime debut from an award‑nominated author.
About the Author
Martin Stewart 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, Bridget Vanderpuff, 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. Double Proof is his first adult novel and was shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize 2024.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Imprint: Polygon
Publication Date: 7 March 2024
Print Length: 272 pages
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788856638
Format: Ebook
Language: English
Categories: Crime, Thrillers & True Crime / Fiction
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