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The Darker the Night
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The Darker the Night
Secrets, suspicion, and dangers that lurk after dark
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About the Ebook
A referendum on Scottish independence is only days away, and the campaign has been expertly orchestrated by First Minister Susan Ward. All signs point to victory for the nationalists. But when senior civil servant John Millar is shot in a Glasgow alley on a furiously rain-soaked night, his death triggers a chain of catastrophic events. An incriminating phone number and video are found in his possession.
Into this chaos walks reporter Fulton Mackenzie. A man himself blighted by tragedy but also someone used to seeing beneath the surface to find the truth. Who was John Millar? Who wanted him dead? And why? And the biggest question of all – who is trying to alter the future path of an entire nation?
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover secrets, suspicion, and dangers after dark
- Explore a gripping thriller of escalating tension
- Engage with atmospheric crime and suspense fiction
- Read another celebrated title from Polygon - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Reviews
'Brilliant debut — pulled me in from the start and didn't let go. The latest in a distinguished line of Scottish thriller writers, Martin Patience could do for his native Glasgow what Ian Rankin did for Edinburgh' Jeremy Bowen, BBC International Editor
'Patience writes with a newsman's sharp eye — an impressive mix of backstreet noir and high Scottish politics' Financial Times
'A strong and confident debut novel unafraid of playing for high stakes' The Herald
'The storytelling skills that made Martin a great BBC correspondent are brought to bear in the pages of this book' Jon Sopel, journalist and presenter
'NPR's Book of the Day'
About the Author
Martin Patience was a BBC foreign correspondent for more than fifteen years with postings in Jerusalem, Kabul, Beijing, Lagos and Beirut. He covered wars and insurgencies in many countries as well as producing award-winning investigations into issues such as babies being sold online in China. He studied history at Glasgow University while working at several Scottish newspapers and, later, journalism at Columbia University in New York City. Martin currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and son. He is a senior producer at NPR on the Weekend Edition Show. The Darker the Night is his first book.
Publication Details
Publisher: Polygon (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 02 February 2023
Print Length: 288 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788855761
Format: Ebook
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