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Terms of Restitution

A stand-alone thriller from the author of the bestselling DCI Daley Series

Denzil Meyrick author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Birlinn General

Published:3rd Mar '22

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This standalone novel combines elements of gangland drama and family struggles, following Zander Finn as he returns to confront threats from Albanian mobsters and the law after his son's murder.

Terms of Restitution is a standalone novel by the acclaimed author of the DCI Daley Series, intertwining elements reminiscent of both Gangs of London and The Sopranos. This gripping narrative delves into the world of gangland dynamics, where shifting alliances and betrayal are commonplace. The story is infused with the author's signature dark humor, providing a unique lens through which to explore the complexities of family—both biological and criminal.

At the heart of the tale is Zander Finn, a gangland boss who vanishes following the violent murder of his son. In an attempt to escape his past, he retreats to London, abandoning his wealth, career, and legacy. However, his peace is short-lived when Malky Maloney, his former second-in-command, finds him. Confronted with the reality of his situation, Finn realizes he must return to Scotland, as both his real family and his criminal enterprise are under siege from ruthless Albanian mobsters intent on seizing control of the underworld, as well as law enforcement eager to deliver their own form of justice.

As Finn navigates this treacherous landscape, he faces a harrowing fight for survival. The journey is fraught with violence, unexpected betrayals, and moral dilemmas, ultimately leading him toward a path of redemption that is anything but straightforward. Terms of Restitution is a compelling exploration of loyalty, sacrifice, and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones in a world where trust is a rare commodity.

‘A rollicking rollercoaster of violence, misplaced loyalties and some very unexpected interventions that combine to produce one of the most satisfying gangland thrillers of the year'

* Irish Independent *

'an engrossing read… crackling with tension and the inevitability of violence'

* The Herald paperback review *

'Meyrick’s breaking the mould with the latest offering straight out of the underworld of Paisley and the gritty streets of London'

* Sunday Post *

'A winning combination of fisticuffs and philosophy'

-- Mark Sanderson * Times and Sunday Times Crime Club *

'This gritty, gripping gangland stand-alone crime thriller from the author of the bestselling DCI Daley series, is a wild ride you won’t want to miss'

* LoveReading eBook of the month, staff pick and expert review *

'Dark humour has helped to make his thrillers world famous'

-- Magnus Linklater * Times interview *

'This Glasgow and Paisley-set gangland thriller would make a great TV series'

-- Joyce Macmillan * Scotland on Sunday *

'An enjoyable and fast paced thriller/crime novel that leaves its readers almost as breathless as it leaves many of its characters, though in a rather different way'

* Undiscovered Scotland *

'This one isn't to be missed… it’s brilliant!'

* Waterstones Falkirk *

'I loved this. It’s addictive, beautifully constructed, and a wild and sometimes surprising ride through a gangland that is both believable and utterly gripping'

* LiveAndDeadly *

'Another corker from Mr Meyrick… oooh, this author gets better and better. A brilliant, at times terrifying, story of ganglands, revenge, and how hard it is to escape the life of crime. As ever superb characters and believable plots make this a must read'

-- Waterstones bookseller, Horsham branch

'Powerful, plausible and utterly gripping'

* FIVE STAR REVIEW, Waterstones and Amazon customer *

‘Fast paced, brutal and brilliant… Crime writing at its best’

-- Amazon customer

'The author has produced a first class thriller that is as much character driven as its content of action and violence'

* Good Reads FIVE STAR REVI

ISBN: 9781846976025

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 22mm

Weight: 266g

400 pages

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