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Alex Gray
Alex Gray was born and educated in Glasgow. She has worked as a folk singer and an English teacher. She has been awarded the Scottish Association of Writers Constable and Pitlochry trophies for her crime writing. Her first crime novel Never Somewhere Else was a bestseller on publication in 2002.
‘A welcome new member of the Tartan noir pack’
Val McDermid
‘A real threat to Inspector Rebus’
The Herald
‘a thrilling,compelling yarn…Gray’s page-turning series is shaping up admirably’
The List
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Books by Alex Gray
Riverman
When the dead body of a man is fished out of Glasgow’s River Clyde the morning after an office celebration, it looks like a case of accidental death. However an anonymous telephone call and a forensic toxicology test give DCI Lorimer reason to think otherwise. The senior investigating officer probes deeper into the life and business of the deceased accountant, Duncan Forbes, a seemingly upright member of the community, only to find more unanswered questions. What is the secret his widow seems to be concealing? Is there any reason to think that the international accountancy firm was facing financial difficulties? What has become of the dead man’s protégé who has disappeared in New York? When the firm’s human resources manager is found dead in her riverside flat these questions begin to develop disturbing complexities that require the help of behavioural psychologist, Dr Solomon Brightman.
In the course of the investigation, Lorimer has to cope not only with deceptions that are devised to hide the facts but by suspicions from those closest to him. Finding the truth becomes the only way that will lay so many ghosts to rest.
Throughout the pages of the novel the river continues to flow, linking the layers of plot together as the action unfolds.
Publication Date : May 2007
English Language World Volume rights : Time Warner
Germany : Heyne (Diana Verlag)
A Small Weeping
The body of a prostitute is found at Glasgow’s Queen Street Station, her hands pointing towards her feet, placed as if in prayer, a small flower pressed between her palms. Psychologist Solomon Brightman is called to assist DCI Lorimer in the murder hunt, with the hope that his lateral thinking will shine a light on the case from a different angle.
But before any conclusions can be drawn, the body of a nurse is discovered at The Grange, a private clinic. Aside from the careful arrangement of the corpses, there is no obvious connection between the victims; Lorimer and Brightman are still very much in the dark. Then a third body turns up, and it seems increasingly clear that they have a serial killer on their hands.
Extent : 298pp
Publication Date: August 2004
English Language World Volume Rights: Allison & Busby
Germany : Heyne (Diana Verlag)
Shadows of Sounds
The members of the City of Glasgow Orchestra are preparing to perform, but little do they know that they are set to be outplayed by the mysterious events happening backstage. Alex Gray’s third crime novel sees the welcome return of Solomon Brightman and DCI Lorimer, the lateral thinking double act, who take the reader on a thrilling journey from the crescendos of musical excellence to the base notes of human envy.
UK Publication Date: Summer 2005
English Language World Volume Rights: Allison & Busby
Germany : Heyne (Diana Verlag)
Pitch Black
The supporters of Kelvin Football Club are used to drama – but nothing can prepare them for the shock murder of the Glasgow club’s new star midfielder Nicko Faulkner. Initially, Lorimer’s prime suspect is Nicko’s wife Janis.
But when a referee is found dead in his car, the case takes on a new and sinister aspect. Someone is targeting Kelvin FC and Lorimer finds himself in a desperate race against time to uncover a ruthless, fearless killer…
Featuring the most dynamic new Scottish detective since Rebus, Pitch Black is a page-turning thriller steeped in the history and atmosphere of Glasgow.
April 2008
English Language World Volume rights : Time Warner
Germany : Heyne (Diana Verlag)
