Where the Dead Men Go

In Where the Dead Men Go, Gerry Conway returns to journalism, uncovering dark truths in Glasgow's underworld while navigating personal and professional challenges amid political tensions.

In Where the Dead Men Go, readers are reintroduced to Gerry Conway, a seasoned reporter who has returned to the Glasgow Tribune after a lengthy absence. Once a star journalist, he now finds himself overshadowed by his former protégé, Martin Moir, who is making waves as a crime reporter. As the Tribune grapples with dwindling readership and tightening budgets, the stakes are raised when Moir unexpectedly goes missing during a major story about a gangland shooting.

Conway is reluctantly pulled back into the fray, tasked with covering the chaotic aftermath of the shooting. However, the situation takes a dark turn when Moir's body is discovered in a flooded quarry, thrusting Conway into a perilous investigation. Determined to uncover the truth behind his colleague's death, he navigates the treacherous waters of Glasgow's criminal underworld, facing off against ruthless gangsters, power-hungry politicians, and the pressures from his own newspaper's management.

As the city prepares for the Commonwealth Games and a critical referendum on independence looms, Conway realizes that the story he is chasing is not one that everyone wants told. In this gripping sequel to the Conway Trilogy, Liam McIlvanney masterfully intertwines themes of crime and politics, revealing the complexities of modern Scotland and the challenges faced by those who dare to seek the truth.