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The Darker the Night

The Darker the Night

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The Darker the Night is a political thriller that follows reporter Fulton Mackenzie as he investigates the death of senior civil servant John Millar, who was shot in a Glasgow alley. The book is set against the backdrop of a Scottish independence referendum and explores themes of power, corruption, and betrayal.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Birlinn General


Brilliant debut! The Darker the Night had me hooked from the very beginning and didn't let go – Jeremy Bowen, BBC International Editor

NPR's Book of the Day

A referendum on Scottish independence is just days away, and the campaign has been masterfully orchestrated by First Minister Susan Ward. All signs point to a victory for the nationalists. But when senior civil servant John Millar is shot in a Glasgow alley on a furiously rain-soaked night, his death triggers a chain of catastrophic events. An incriminating phone number and video are found in his possession.

Into this chaos walks reporter Fulton Mackenzie. A man himself blighted by tragedy but also someone used to seeing beneath the surface to find the truth. Who was John Millar? Who wanted him dead? And why? And the biggest question of all – who is trying to alter the future path of an entire nation?

The Darker the Night is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. It's a masterfully written novel that explores the dark corners of human nature and the power of corruption. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good mystery.

Weight: 192g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781846976339

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