The Edinburgh underworld may have emitted a collective sigh of relief at the departure of Inspector Rebus, but just as they thought it was safe to reclaim the streets of Auld Reekie it seems that a fresh avenger of evil, DS Alice Rice, has come of age' โ Scottish Field. This thrilling police-procedu
Blood in the Water
โ Scribed by Gillian Galbraith
- Publisher
- Birlinn;Polygon
- Year
- 2011;2017
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 167 KB
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
The Edinburgh underworld may have emitted a collective sigh of relief at the departure of Inspector Rebus, but just as they thought it was safe to reclaim the streets of Auld Reekie it seems that a fresh avenger of evil, DS Alice Rice, has come of age' -- Scottish Field
This thrilling police-procedural debut from crime writer Gillian Galbraith introduces readers to Alice Rice, Edinburgh's latest fictional detective and a new female presence in the macho world of crime detection. Galbraith draws on her
own experience to give a realistic portrayal of the medical and legal worlds.
Smart and capable, but battling disillusionment and loneliness, Alice races against time and an implacable killer to solve a series of grisly murders amongst the professional elite of Edinburgh's well-to-do New Town.
Review
'The Edinburgh underworld may have emitted a collective sigh of relief at the departure of Inspector Rebus, but just as they thought it was safe to reclaim the streets of Auld Reekie it seems that a fresh avenger of evil, DS Alice Rice, has come of age, --Scottish Field
Review
'With this highly readable debut novel, Gillian Galbraith establishes what one hopes will be a long-running presence. This is a vivid and exciting story, set against the background of Edinburgh's legal and medical circles. There is not a dull page from start to finish.' -- Alexander McCall Smith 'This is a really accomplished debut: atmospheric, detailed and hitting every requirement for a really satisfying crime novel.' -- Rodney Troubridge, Waterstone's 'The "New Rebus"'-- The Sunday Express '...a fast-paced yarn...'-- The Scotsman 'Blood in the Water positively reeks of Edinburgh'--Edinburgh Evening News 'Offers a much needed female perspective on the city and the genre.'--Scottish Field
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