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Deborah Masson

From the Ashes: The new heart-stopping, page-turning Scottish crime thriller novel for 2022

From the Ashes: The new heart-stopping, page-turning Scottish crime thriller novel for 2022

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"From The Ashes" is a 2022 McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Novel of the Year nominee that follows DI Eve Hunter as she investigates a fire at an underprivileged children's home in Aberdeen. The victim is found locked in a secret basement, and the investigation takes them into darker territory as they unearth a horrific discovery. The book is praised for its taut and gripping pace, expert police procedurals, and stunning characterizations. It is a triumph for Deborah Masson and one of Scotland's premier fictional detectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

From The Ashes is a gripping tale of murder and intrigue,set in the heart of Aberdeen.

In the dead of night, a fire breaks out in a home for underprivileged children in Aberdeen, leaving one person dead. However, the victim is not found in their bedroom but rather locked inside a secret basement underground. Detective Inspector Eve Hunter and her team are called in to investigate the case, which takes them into even darker territory. As they search the blackened ruins, they uncover a horrific discovery at the heart of the property that turns the entire investigation on its head. Everyone in the home has something to hide, but who has a secret worth killing for?

From The Ashes is a taut and gripping police procedural that never slows down. Author Andrea Mara has crafted a master-class in this genre, delivering beautifully crafted punches and red-hot twists. The plot is neatly plotted with some stunning characterizations, making it an unmissable and addictive read. Helen Fields praised the book for its well-plotted police procedural, stating that DI Eve Hunter is now one of Scotland's premier fictional detectives. The book is harrowing, absorbing, and will keep readers hooked until the secret of the book's magic is revealed. Marion Todd described From The Ashes as a tense and intriguing mystery that expertly delves into the darker side of Aberdeen. She was hooked from the first page and kept guessing to the very end.

G. R. Halliday also praised the book, stating that it is a gripping tale of murder and intrigue set in the heart of Aberdeen. From The Ashes is a testament to Deborah Masson's writing skills, as she has fast become one of the most popular detectives in the crime fiction genre. Her ability to create compelling characters and intricate plots has earned her a loyal following, and fans can't get enough of her writing.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 198 x 127 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780552178259

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