The Quaker

by Liam McIlvanney | Mystery & Thrillers |
ISBN: 9780008259945 Global Overview for this book
Registered by wingearthcaroleannewing of Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on 11/18/2023
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Journal Entry 1 by wingearthcaroleannewing from Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, November 18, 2023
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Journal Entry 2 by wingearthcaroleannewing at Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, November 18, 2023
A CITY TORN APART - Glasgow, 1969. In the grip of the worst winter for years, the city is brought to its knees by a killer whose name fills the streets with fear: the Quaker. He takes his next victim - third woman from the same nightclub - and dumps her in the street like rubbish.

A DETECTIVE WITH EVERYTHING TO PROVE.
The police are left chasing a ghost, with no new leads and no hope of catching their prey. DI McCormack, a talented young detective from the Highlands, is ordered to join the investigation. But his arrival is met with anger from a group of officers on the brink of despair. Soon he learns just how difficult life can be for an outsider.

A KILLER WHO HUNTS IN THE SHADOWS.
When another woman is found murdered in a tenement flat, it's clear the case is by no means over. From ruined backstreets to the dark heart of Glasgow. McCormack follows a trail of secrets that will change the city - and his life - forever...

Journal Entry 3 by wingearthcaroleannewing at Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, November 18, 2023
I enjoyed this book very much. I am interested in real life crime and of course unsolved murders from less than 30 miles from home are top of the list. He uses the real details from the crimes but readers unfamiliar with the city or the Bible John murders will still find this a good read. It is an ingenious plot leading to a surprise, and satisfying, denouement. Before that, there's a lot to get your teeth into. The author manages to weave the various threads into a gritty, dark tale set in a time before social media and mobile communications. Gathering evidence was a painstaking task. I liked that the murder victims have a voice too, each one briefly telling us what was happening in their life around the time of their murder. McCormack's 'double life' as a newcomer to the investigation was intriguing and I am sure this was laying the foundations for a series and I'll be happy to read the next one. I loved the period detail and I had to go and check some facts. I knew the Sexual Offences Act had happened in 1967. What I hadn't realised was that it only applied to England and Wales. There was no Act in Scotland until 1981.

Journal Entry 4 by wingearthcaroleannewing at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, November 19, 2023

Released 1 yr ago (11/19/2023 UTC) at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom

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Adding to the mixed fiction bookbox.

Journal Entry 5 by wingPoodlesisterwing at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Mixed Fiction Bookbox is back with me.

Journal Entry 6 by wingPoodlesisterwing at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Saturday, December 2, 2023
Reserved for EdwardStreet in wishlist tag

Journal Entry 7 by wingPoodlesisterwing at Wishlist tag, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Monday, December 4, 2023

Released 1 yr ago (12/6/2023 UTC) at Wishlist tag, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom

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A wishlist tag book going to Edwardstreet. Hoping to post it on Wednesday 6 December.

ETA posted Thursday 7th

Journal Entry 8 by wingEdwardstreetwing at Lower Hutt, Wellington Province New Zealand on Friday, December 29, 2023
A lovely letter box surprise-thanks for the tag

Released 1 yr ago (1/5/2024 UTC) at —- by hand, post, or courier in Wellington City, Wellington Province New Zealand

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Off as a RABCK to a generous bookcrosser who I think will enjoy this as much as I did.
Lovely to read the author is a lecturer at Otago University here in New Zealand

Journal Entry 10 by wingKeeta1wing at Whitianga, Waikato-Coromandel New Zealand on Friday, January 5, 2024
A completely unexpected book gift has just been dropped off by the courier :)
Thank you so much Edwardstreet - what a great way to start off 2024. Definitely looks like something I'll enjoy! Happy New Year to you as well

Journal Entry 11 by wingKeeta1wing at Whitianga, Waikato-Coromandel New Zealand on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
A good story and very well written, but it took me ages to read for some reason.

Journal Entry 12 by wingKeeta1wing at By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Monday, January 20, 2025

Released 3 wks ago (1/20/2025 UTC) at By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases

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A hitchhiker travelling to Laydee2017 on the West Coast :)

Journal Entry 13 by wingLaydee2017wing at Ikamatua, West Coast New Zealand on Friday, January 24, 2025
Thank you for the hitchhiking book. I found it with another book used as a wishlist tag. I'll keep aside for now.

Will pass to annenz when we catch up again.

Journal Entry 14 by wingannenzwing at Greymouth, West Coast New Zealand on Saturday, February 1, 2025
Another for my tbr list.

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