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Dying Light

Stuart MacBride author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:27th Oct '11

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In the second installment of the Logan McRae series, a woman is murdered by the docks, leading Detective McRae to uncover a more sinister pattern of crime as time runs out.

Dying Light is the second installment in the acclaimed Logan McRae series by Stuart MacBride, known for its gripping crime thrillers. The story begins with a chilling murder that occurs in the dead of night by the docks, where a woman is ruthlessly hunted down. For Detective Sergeant Logan McRae, this incident marks the start of an escalating nightmare, as he quickly realizes that the situation is far more complex than it initially appears.

As dawn breaks, the body count begins to rise, revealing a pattern that suggests the presence of a relentless killer. McRae finds himself in a race against time, grappling with the reality that this murder is not an isolated incident but rather part of a larger, more disturbing series of events. The tension builds as he faces the daunting challenge of uncovering the truth while navigating the chaos that ensues.

With each twist and turn, Dying Light explores the darker aspects of crime and justice, showcasing MacBride's talent for storytelling. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a world where danger lurks at every corner, and the stakes are higher than ever. As McRae confronts the relentless forces at play, the urgency to stop the killer intensifies, making this a compelling read for fans of the genre.

‘DYING LIGHT is a wonderfully gripping and grim second outing for Logan McRae … Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order’ Mark Billingham

Praise for Stuart MacBride:

‘Ferocious and funny, this is Tartan Noir at its best’ Val McDermid

‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ Peter James

‘A terrific writer … Brilliant … bodies abound, blood flows freely and McRae is a delight’ The Times

‘Those who like their crime thrillers diamond hard need look no further than Stuart MacBride … He has few equals in this area’ Independent

ISBN: 9780007419456

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 27mm

Weight: 300g

432 pages