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The Second Cut

The Second Cut

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Auctioneer Rilke is given a tip-off for a house clearance, but when Jojo, an old friend, washes up dead, the police won't investigate. Rilke must find out what happened to Jojo, as no one else will.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Canongate Books



The Times Crime Book of the Year, shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize, is a superb read. The Times Crime Book of the Month has been hailed as a hardboiled gem by the Guardian. Val McDermid, the acclaimed author, has expressed his doubt that he will read a better book this year. Auctioneer Rilke has been striving to keep himself out of trouble, maintaining a respectable life. However, business at Bowery Auctions has been slow, and when an old friend, Jojo, offers Rilke a tip-off for a house clearance, things seem to be looking up. Unfortunately, Jojo washes up dead the following day.



Jojo was known for his involvement in Grindr hook-ups and recreational drugs. Is the police hesitant to investigate due to these activities? And if Rilke fails to uncover the truth about Jojo's demise, who will take up the case? These questions linger as Rilke delves deeper into the investigation, determined to find the answers he seeks.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838850890
Edition number: Main

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