{"product_id":"meantime-preorder-the-debut-novel-from-frankie-boyle-now-9781399801157","title":"Meantime: The Debut Novel From Frankie Boyle Now","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMeantime is a dark and entertaining Glasgow noir novel that follows Valium addict Felix McAveety as he investigates his best friend's murder. The investigation leads him into the world of Scottish radical politics, artificial intelligence, cults, secret agents, smugglers, and vegan record shops. The novel is a tale of murder and revenge, and of personal and political loss. It is filled with scintillating sentences and perfect lines of dialogue, and has been praised by critics for its wit, humor, and emotional depth. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 368 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 July 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: John Murray Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Instant Sunday Times Bestseller!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn utterly captivating and delightfully dark slice of Glasgow noir, this novel will keep you entertained from start to finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet against the backdrop of post-referendum Scotland, \u003cstrong\u003eMeantime\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thrilling detective story that follows the investigation of Felix McAveety, a Valium addict, after his best friend, Marina, is found murdered in the local park.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his quest for answers, Felix enlists the help of a brilliant but mercurial GP, a bright young trade unionist, a failing screenwriter, semi-celebrity crime novelist Jane Pickford, and his crisis-fueled downstairs neighbor, Donnie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir investigation takes them on a bewildering expedition that spans Scottish radical politics, Artificial Intelligence, cults, secret agents, smugglers, and vegan record shops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeantime\u003c\/strong\u003e is a picaresque detective story that blends humor, suspense, and social commentary, offering a unique and engaging perspective on the aftermath of the referendum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Frankie Boyle, this debut novel is a captivating tale of murder and revenge, exploring the personal and political losses that accompany such tragic events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its intricate plot, memorable characters, and sharp wit, \u003cstrong\u003eMeantime\u003c\/strong\u003e is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and those who enjoy a dark and entertaining twist on the traditional detective story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't miss out on this unforgettable journey through the dark underbelly of Glasgow and the complexities of human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 460g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 134 x 214 x 34 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781399801157\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frankie Boyle","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097560903930,"sku":"9781399801157","price":11.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1658495977312_book.jpg?v=1658737505","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/meantime-preorder-the-debut-novel-from-frankie-boyle-now-9781399801157","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}