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A Dark Matter

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By (author): Doug Johnstone

Three generations of women from the Skelfs family take over the family funeral home and PI businesses in the first book of a taut, gripping page-turning and darkly funny new series. ***Shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year*** ***Shortlisted for the Amazon Publishing Capital Crime Awards*** An engrossing and beautifully written tale that bears all the Doug Johnstone hallmarks in its warmth and darkly comic undertones Herald Scotland Gripping and blackly humorous Observer I was addicted from the first page; gripping, gritty and darkly funny as hell Erin Kelly A Dark Matter showcases a writer at the peak of his powers, except that with every book, Doug Johnstone just gets better Val McDermid _________________ Meet the Skelfs: well-known Edinburgh family, proprietors of a long-established funeral-home business, and private investigators When patriarch Jim dies, its left to his wife Dorothy, daughter Jenny and granddaughter Hannah to take charge of both businesses, kicking off an unexpected series of events. Dorothy discovers mysterious payments to another woman, suggesting that Jim wasnt the husband she thought he was. Hannahs best friend Mel has vanished from university, and the simple adultery case that Jenny takes on leads to something stranger and far darker than any of them could have imagined. As the women struggle to come to terms with their grief, and the demands of the business threaten to overwhelm them, secrets from the past emerge, which change everything A compelling, tense and shocking thriller and a darkly funny and warm portrait of a family in turmoil, A Dark Matter introduces a cast of unforgettable characters, marking the start of an addictive new series. _________________ A fiendish mystery that is also deeply moving and laced with suitably dark humour set to be one of the books of the year Mark Billingham 'Emotionally complex, richly layered and darkly funny. An addictive blend of Case Histories and Six Feet Under Chris Brookmyre This dark but touching thriller makes for a thoroughly enjoyable slice of Edinburgh noir Mary Paulson-Ellis This enjoyable mystery is also a touching and often funny portrayal of grief, as the three tough but tender main characters pick up the pieces and carry on: more, please Guardian A tense ride strong, believable characters Kerry Hudson, Big Issue They are all wonderful characters: flawed, funny, brave and well set up for a series. I wouldnt call him cosy, but theres warmth to Johnstones writing Sunday Times See more
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Product Details
  • Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 23 Jan 2020
  • Publisher: Orenda Books
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781912374984

About Doug Johnstone

Doug Johnstone is an author journalist and musician based in Edinburgh. He's had eight novels published most recently Crash Land. His previous novel The Jump was a finalist for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Novel of the Year. Several of his other novels have been award winners and bestsellers and he's had short stories published in numerous anthologies and literary magazines. His work has been praised by the likes of Ian Rankin Val McDermid and Irvine Welsh. Several of his novels have been optioned for film and television. Doug is also a Royal Literary Fund Consultant Fellow. He's worked as an RLF Fellow at Queen Margaret University taught creative writing at Strathclyde University and William Purves Funeral Directors. He mentors and assesses manuscripts for The Literary Consultancy and regularly tutors at Moniack Mhor writing retreat. Doug has released seven albums in various bands and is the drummer for the Fun Lovin' Crime Writers a band of crime writers. He also reviews books for The Big Issue magazine is player-manager for Scotland Writers Football Club and has a PhD in nuclear physics. Follow him on Twitter @doug_johnstone and visit his website: dougjohnstone.com

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