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DCI Gilchrist #1
Eye For An Eye
Six corpses have appeared in the cobbled backstreets of St. Andrews in recent times, all known spousal abusers who suffered the same gruesome fate: stabbed to death in the left eye. But with no new leads left to explore, DCI Andy Gilchrist is forced off the case.
What is the significance of the left eye? Gilchrist can t seem to focus on anything else, and with his career and his reputation on the line, he vows to catch the Stabber even if it means he must do it alone. But as he gets deeper into the case, he discovers he may be up against the worst kind of murderer: a serial killer on the verge of a mental breakdown."
What is the significance of the left eye? Gilchrist can t seem to focus on anything else, and with his career and his reputation on the line, he vows to catch the Stabber even if it means he must do it alone. But as he gets deeper into the case, he discovers he may be up against the worst kind of murderer: a serial killer on the verge of a mental breakdown."
306 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2007
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Frank Muir
22 books45 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Aka T.F. Muir, T. Frank Muir
Born in Glasgow, Frank was plagued from a young age with the urge to see more of the world than the rain sodden slopes of the Campsie Fells. By the time he graduated from University with a degree he hated, he’d already had more jobs than the River Clyde has bends. Short stints as a lumberjack in the Scottish Highlands and a moulder’s labourer in the local foundry convinced Frank that his degree was not such a bad idea after all. Twenty-five years of working overseas helped him appreciate the raw beauty of his home country. Now a dual US/UK citizen, Frank divides his time between Richmond, Virginia, and Glasgow, Scotland, carrying out research in the local pubs and restaurants. Frank is currently doing some serious book research in St Andrews' local pubs, and working on his next novel, another crime story suffused with dark alleyways and cobbled streets and some things gruesome.
Aka T.F. Muir, T. Frank Muir
Born in Glasgow, Frank was plagued from a young age with the urge to see more of the world than the rain sodden slopes of the Campsie Fells. By the time he graduated from University with a degree he hated, he’d already had more jobs than the River Clyde has bends. Short stints as a lumberjack in the Scottish Highlands and a moulder’s labourer in the local foundry convinced Frank that his degree was not such a bad idea after all. Twenty-five years of working overseas helped him appreciate the raw beauty of his home country. Now a dual US/UK citizen, Frank divides his time between Richmond, Virginia, and Glasgow, Scotland, carrying out research in the local pubs and restaurants. Frank is currently doing some serious book research in St Andrews' local pubs, and working on his next novel, another crime story suffused with dark alleyways and cobbled streets and some things gruesome.
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January 22, 2014
This was a Kindle-deal-of-the-day so for 99cents I thought I'd give it a punt.
It was easy to read, and I got into it right away. It's a detective series set in St Andrews, Scotland, and this time there is a serial killer on the loose.
If you want to know about the blurb, check out the Goodreads summary. I'm only going to say that with a head full of cold and a cold, winter train-ride every day this was a good way to pass the time. The only quibbles are at the end there is a big fight scene while Gilcrist has broken ribs, concussion and stitches in his head. A tad unbelievable even when he's stuffed full of painkillers.
Also the ending was a bit soft. But I will be checking out #2 in the series.
It was easy to read, and I got into it right away. It's a detective series set in St Andrews, Scotland, and this time there is a serial killer on the loose.
If you want to know about the blurb, check out the Goodreads summary. I'm only going to say that with a head full of cold and a cold, winter train-ride every day this was a good way to pass the time. The only quibbles are at the end there is a big fight scene while Gilcrist has broken ribs, concussion and stitches in his head. A tad unbelievable even when he's stuffed full of painkillers.
Also the ending was a bit soft. But I will be checking out #2 in the series.
August 28, 2014
The best book in the series in my opinion. I read this whilst my daughter was at St Andrews Uni, and Aa times it was downright scary. Especially when I asked her if she knew a road or lane and she'd say things like "oh yeah, that's the place we call raper's alley. I walk up it every day"
Great book.
Great book.
February 21, 2020
Great Fun. I always knew St Andrews was a dangerous :)
April 10, 2018
Decidedly average police procedural set in St Andrews. “The Stabber” (so called because he/she stabs people!) is running amok in this small Fife town. I didn’t engage with the story or any of the characters. It was a struggle to finish the book and by the end I couldn’t have cared less who the killer. I doubt I’ll be reading any further books in the series.
February 18, 2015
If you like John Rebus and Logan McRae, you'll probably like Andy Gilchrist. He's a familiar character: a hard-working, hard-boiled,hard done-by man of the Scottish polis who's under a mountain of pressure to clean up the city streets. Given some time, though, I reckon Gilchrist will make a name for himself.
It's not a bad start to a series at all, though I have to admit that I found it pretty depressing. Murder isn't a cheery subject, I know, but when all the subplots (aka each and every aspect of Gilchrist's life) are full of woe and tragedy it can become very gloomy. I think that I would have preferred one less dreary side story and something pleasant to happen for poor ol' Gilchrist.
It's not a bad start to a series at all, though I have to admit that I found it pretty depressing. Murder isn't a cheery subject, I know, but when all the subplots (aka each and every aspect of Gilchrist's life) are full of woe and tragedy it can become very gloomy. I think that I would have preferred one less dreary side story and something pleasant to happen for poor ol' Gilchrist.
August 30, 2020
A police procedural set in St. Andrews at a time when Prince William was a student there. Six murders with the same MO.
September 29, 2018
Eye for an Eye (A DCI Andy Gilchrist Investigation) is the first DI Andy Gilchrist mystery by Frank Muir. Andy Gilchrist is working to solve the Stabber murders in the small town of St. Andrew's Scotland, a community south of Dundee and north of Edinburgh. The Stabber has been murdering men who have mistreated their wives. So far 6 have been murdered. Gilchrist is under extreme pressure from his boss, DCI Patterson, who hates Gilchrist and is trying to get rid of him. He brings in an investigator from the Scottish crime division and suspends Gilchrist.
While the story progresses from Gilchrist's perspective, we also get insights into the character of the Stabber. As well, we see another killer who is stalking an ex-girlfriend of Gilchrist, that being Beth who runs a shop in town.
Gilchrist is also trying to deal with his family (don't all of these inspectors seem to be doing that?), his ex-wife is dying of cancer and he has only irregular contact with his son and daughter. All the while Gilchrist continues to work on the case, even while under suspension. He's unsure who to trust in the police force, has a few friends but also some whose motives he is unsure of.
The story is a slow build, even though it is quite gritty, especially when you get more involved in the murders. As it progresses, the intensity builds very nicely and the case(s) and suspect(s) become more interesting.
Gilchrist relies very much on his gut feelings about cases which is fine in this story. He does make some leaps but they do work out and don't seem overly suspect. He has a lot of pressure from Patterson, who in his efforts to get rid of Gilchrist, even files charges against him. Overall, the case(s) was / were very interesting and the book became a page turner the more I got into the story. The final resolution was satisfying although the ultimate explanations for the actions weren't totally explained, I don't think. But it didn't really take away from the story and ultimately, I enjoyed very much. Now to get #2, Hand for a Hand. (4 stars)
While the story progresses from Gilchrist's perspective, we also get insights into the character of the Stabber. As well, we see another killer who is stalking an ex-girlfriend of Gilchrist, that being Beth who runs a shop in town.
Gilchrist is also trying to deal with his family (don't all of these inspectors seem to be doing that?), his ex-wife is dying of cancer and he has only irregular contact with his son and daughter. All the while Gilchrist continues to work on the case, even while under suspension. He's unsure who to trust in the police force, has a few friends but also some whose motives he is unsure of.
The story is a slow build, even though it is quite gritty, especially when you get more involved in the murders. As it progresses, the intensity builds very nicely and the case(s) and suspect(s) become more interesting.
Gilchrist relies very much on his gut feelings about cases which is fine in this story. He does make some leaps but they do work out and don't seem overly suspect. He has a lot of pressure from Patterson, who in his efforts to get rid of Gilchrist, even files charges against him. Overall, the case(s) was / were very interesting and the book became a page turner the more I got into the story. The final resolution was satisfying although the ultimate explanations for the actions weren't totally explained, I don't think. But it didn't really take away from the story and ultimately, I enjoyed very much. Now to get #2, Hand for a Hand. (4 stars)
December 5, 2012
What a great book. A great plot that cracks along at a cracking pace with a sympathetic lead in Andy Gilchrist. I have already bought the second book in the series and am looking forward to it with glee.
Is something afoot in Scotland? I read Ed James's Ghost in the Machine which was a true joy to read and now I hav discovered Frank Muir's Gilchrist series. Is there something going on in Scotland, should I be checking out any other authors?
Is something afoot in Scotland? I read Ed James's Ghost in the Machine which was a true joy to read and now I hav discovered Frank Muir's Gilchrist series. Is there something going on in Scotland, should I be checking out any other authors?
March 27, 2015
I bought this on audible and was pleasantly surprised. It is a crime novel, but not just that. The writing is actually very good, and there are sentences that you want to remember or hear again.
November 30, 2022
OK. I am hooked.
DCI Gilchrist is as Scottish as they come, and he is a very interesting character. Definitely not perfect, he utilizes old-fashioned problem-solving skills to put together the puzzle. He is also a heavy drinker. My, oh, my, does he (and everyone else) drink.
The central puzzle involves some grizzly murders. Not for the squeamish, the clues line up right from the start.
I had to request the next one right away.
DCI Gilchrist is as Scottish as they come, and he is a very interesting character. Definitely not perfect, he utilizes old-fashioned problem-solving skills to put together the puzzle. He is also a heavy drinker. My, oh, my, does he (and everyone else) drink.
The central puzzle involves some grizzly murders. Not for the squeamish, the clues line up right from the start.
I had to request the next one right away.
August 30, 2022
Complex story with many twist, a thoroughly enjoyable read
July 26, 2016
I am reading this on my nook, but that edition isn't listed. I'm getting into the story and liking this as much as I did Tooth for a
tooth. Decided I needed to go back and start at the beginning of the series. Muir is a vivid writer and I'm enjoying the St. Andrews, Scotland setting as well. Definitely will do one of the books with the Mystery Group.
Phenomenal read! I really love this series. This is an earlier book than Tooth for a Tooth, but Gilchrist is a wondrous creation and the plot kept me reading even though I was visiting a friend! I think it might even be a 5 star read and perhaps I'll change the rating when I've had more time to digest the book. Must get Hand for a Hand to read too!
tooth. Decided I needed to go back and start at the beginning of the series. Muir is a vivid writer and I'm enjoying the St. Andrews, Scotland setting as well. Definitely will do one of the books with the Mystery Group.
Phenomenal read! I really love this series. This is an earlier book than Tooth for a Tooth, but Gilchrist is a wondrous creation and the plot kept me reading even though I was visiting a friend! I think it might even be a 5 star read and perhaps I'll change the rating when I've had more time to digest the book. Must get Hand for a Hand to read too!
January 18, 2015
Does the first in the series always have to be serial killer book? Thankfully it wasn't a killer of women for a change. Add to the mix the creepy POV of the killer as we get a view into the whys of it all. Then add the aggravation of an excellent police officer who for reasons not made clear is frowned upon by his boss and is always under the threat of dismissal. If you can get past all that the story and the characters are wprth reading about. I have the next in the series so I hope my initial complaints will be only a memory.
November 3, 2015
I loved this book EXCEPT for the graphic descriptions of the 'stalker sex scenes'. If you like Ian Rankin's 'Insp. Rebus' mysteries you will love this book as well...but bring a strong stomach. (5 stars minus 1 star for overly gross descriptions)
February 27, 2020
Much too graphic for me. I'm not really a mystery fan and I found this too easy to figure out who the killer was way before the reveal in the book. I don't remember where this reading suggestion came from, but I won't read any more in this series.
November 6, 2018
Far too graphic and I couldn’t finish it
July 17, 2019
As a first of a series this is a creative and compelling story. However, there is a very repulsive thread of sexual behavior in one suspect that is difficult to read. Additionally, the violence to the killing is extreme. So new readers to this author should be aware. DI/DCi Andrew Gilchrist is a flawed and vulnerable police office in more ways than one. His boss wants him out, fired, because he has never liked him. The current serial killer case that is baffling the force, and the fact that Prince William attends school in St. Andrews, combine to raise fears from the community and Royalty, so DCI Mark Patterson calls in DCI Christian Defiore to take over the case from Gilchrist, threatening multiple consequences if he doesn't leave for medical reasons. Gilchrist figures he doesn't have much to lose as Patterson seems to have the ear of ACC McVicar. McVicar on the other hand likes Andy and while he cannot completely refute Patterson, he supports Gilchrist in part.
At the same time, Andy faces his loneliness missing his grown children, who have been gone from St. Andrews since his wife Gail left him for another man, six year earlier. His job simply has taken first place from the beginning. But now Gail has only months to live, and he is saddened once again. He connects again with Beth Anderson, who is experiencing menace from an unknown man, who is grossly dirty and repusively sexual.
Gilchrist takes the position that maybe the killer is a woman, as the motive seems to be revenge for domestic abuse against men, and Patterson is apparently one of those abusers. He starts looking closely at three women, Lex Garvie, Patsy, and Maggie Hendren. But his DS Preston is also a friend of these women, which is troubling. He literally takes a severe beating following up his hunches.
Violent, disgusting is some descriptions, the story is fast and interesting. Gilchrist is a sympathic and fascinating man.
At the same time, Andy faces his loneliness missing his grown children, who have been gone from St. Andrews since his wife Gail left him for another man, six year earlier. His job simply has taken first place from the beginning. But now Gail has only months to live, and he is saddened once again. He connects again with Beth Anderson, who is experiencing menace from an unknown man, who is grossly dirty and repusively sexual.
Gilchrist takes the position that maybe the killer is a woman, as the motive seems to be revenge for domestic abuse against men, and Patterson is apparently one of those abusers. He starts looking closely at three women, Lex Garvie, Patsy, and Maggie Hendren. But his DS Preston is also a friend of these women, which is troubling. He literally takes a severe beating following up his hunches.
Violent, disgusting is some descriptions, the story is fast and interesting. Gilchrist is a sympathic and fascinating man.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 2, 2025
Ein Serienkiller versetzt St. Andrews in Angst. Sechs Männer sind ihm schon zum Opfer gefallen. Sie wurden durch einen Stich ins linke Auge getötet. Alle waren auf den ersten Blick unbescholten, aber hinter der biederen Fassade sah es düster aus. Jeder von ihnen hat seine Frau geschlagen. Wer ist auf Rache aus? Was will der Täter mit seiner Mordmethode sagen?
Es ist der erste Fall in der Reihe um DI Andy Gilchrist. Der Leser lernt einen Polizisten kennen, der für seinen Beruf viele Opfer gebracht hat. Seine Frau hat ihn verlassen, seine Kinder sind ihm fremd geworden und sein Privatleben ist so gut wie nicht vorhanden, seit er sich von seiner letzten Partnerin getrennt hat. Das meiste davon hat man schon in anderen Krimis gelesen. Da muss es schon ein bisschen mehr sein, um diesen Krimi interessant zu machen.
Die Geschichte wirkt düster. Je weiter Gilchrist und seine Kollegen suchen, desto mehr traurige Details kommen ans Tageslicht. Keine der Ehefrauen der Opfer will auch nach dem Tod der Peiniger ein schlechtes Wort über ihn verlieren. Warum sie es so lange mit ihrem gewalttätigen Mann ausgehalten haben ohne sich zu wehren Das macht man eben so. Dabei wirken sie nicht schwach, sondern eher durch die Kämpfe der letzten Jahre völlig erschöpft.
So wirkt auch Andy Gilchrist auf mich. Jahrelang hat er sich abgestrampelt, um es jedem recht zu machen. Jetzt bekommt er die Quittung: er konnte es niemandem recht machen. Seine Ermittlungsmethoden sind fragwürdig und erregen nur den Ärger seiner Vorgesetzten. Seine Exfrau liegt im Sterben, aber sie will sich nicht mit ihm versöhnen. Und seinen Kindern ist er so fremd geworden, dass sie mit ihren Problemen nicht mehr zu ihm kommen.
So typisch diese Probleme auch sind: sie machen Andy Gilchrist für mich menschlich. Er ist kein Superheld, aber auch keine tragische Figur. Andy Gilchrist ist ein ganz normaler Mann der es nicht geschafft hat, Arbeit und Familie unter einen Hut zu bringen.
Es ist der erste Fall in der Reihe um DI Andy Gilchrist. Der Leser lernt einen Polizisten kennen, der für seinen Beruf viele Opfer gebracht hat. Seine Frau hat ihn verlassen, seine Kinder sind ihm fremd geworden und sein Privatleben ist so gut wie nicht vorhanden, seit er sich von seiner letzten Partnerin getrennt hat. Das meiste davon hat man schon in anderen Krimis gelesen. Da muss es schon ein bisschen mehr sein, um diesen Krimi interessant zu machen.
Die Geschichte wirkt düster. Je weiter Gilchrist und seine Kollegen suchen, desto mehr traurige Details kommen ans Tageslicht. Keine der Ehefrauen der Opfer will auch nach dem Tod der Peiniger ein schlechtes Wort über ihn verlieren. Warum sie es so lange mit ihrem gewalttätigen Mann ausgehalten haben ohne sich zu wehren Das macht man eben so. Dabei wirken sie nicht schwach, sondern eher durch die Kämpfe der letzten Jahre völlig erschöpft.
So wirkt auch Andy Gilchrist auf mich. Jahrelang hat er sich abgestrampelt, um es jedem recht zu machen. Jetzt bekommt er die Quittung: er konnte es niemandem recht machen. Seine Ermittlungsmethoden sind fragwürdig und erregen nur den Ärger seiner Vorgesetzten. Seine Exfrau liegt im Sterben, aber sie will sich nicht mit ihm versöhnen. Und seinen Kindern ist er so fremd geworden, dass sie mit ihren Problemen nicht mehr zu ihm kommen.
So typisch diese Probleme auch sind: sie machen Andy Gilchrist für mich menschlich. Er ist kein Superheld, aber auch keine tragische Figur. Andy Gilchrist ist ein ganz normaler Mann der es nicht geschafft hat, Arbeit und Familie unter einen Hut zu bringen.
May 19, 2020
I learned two new words. Well, one new word and one new use for a word.
Segue used for musical transitions (indeed, the primary definition!), and horripilation (the goosebump/hair raising sensation).
It was a gripping story in that I kept reading it to find out if there was anything actually happening, but it was also very sexual-offender-explicit and the plot was somehow simultaneously transparent and opaque. You pretty much knew all the time what was happening, but not really why in any compelling way. The multiple plot lines didn't really ever coalesce into a whole story.
It read like a badly written serial cop drama, all effect and no substance. There was no emotional nuance or growth, only a pattern of reduced-impact triggers. Mostly I read it with a vague disgust and confusion about why I was bothering, and the conclusion was as unsatisfying as the rest of the read.
Although the story was set in Scotland, there was no charm, and it actually came as a surprise when I realized that's where it was set! And it featured the royal family without any purpose.
Honestly, it was a hot mess of components that couldn't find a reason to stay together, not even for the murders.
Segue used for musical transitions (indeed, the primary definition!), and horripilation (the goosebump/hair raising sensation).
It was a gripping story in that I kept reading it to find out if there was anything actually happening, but it was also very sexual-offender-explicit and the plot was somehow simultaneously transparent and opaque. You pretty much knew all the time what was happening, but not really why in any compelling way. The multiple plot lines didn't really ever coalesce into a whole story.
It read like a badly written serial cop drama, all effect and no substance. There was no emotional nuance or growth, only a pattern of reduced-impact triggers. Mostly I read it with a vague disgust and confusion about why I was bothering, and the conclusion was as unsatisfying as the rest of the read.
Although the story was set in Scotland, there was no charm, and it actually came as a surprise when I realized that's where it was set! And it featured the royal family without any purpose.
Honestly, it was a hot mess of components that couldn't find a reason to stay together, not even for the murders.
June 4, 2023
Sixteen years after publication, this book feels really quite dated. For no apparent reason it was actually set twenty one years ago when Prince William was at St Andrews Uni. Other than the press using that fact to shout at the police when questioning their lack of success in solving the case already, it was an odd device to choose to force the hackneyed old detective off the case in favour of a younger model from the big city (if you can imagine Edinburgh as a big city) The only twist was that the serial killer wasn't bumping off women for a change.
In terms of the detective in question, his boss hates him because... again I drew a blank here. Just because. Which makes it an unsatisfactory part of the storyline, albeit it ties in a lot with the old fashioned police films/TV programmes where it seemed the bosses were always yelling at hating the star detective just because they were the boss and they could.
Gilchrist seems to have the most depressing life outside work even compared to many hackneyed old detectives that featured in stories from the 80's/90's, but if you liked those sorts of stories, then this may be for you. It passed the walk to/from work, but I won't be seeking out more by this author.
In terms of the detective in question, his boss hates him because... again I drew a blank here. Just because. Which makes it an unsatisfactory part of the storyline, albeit it ties in a lot with the old fashioned police films/TV programmes where it seemed the bosses were always yelling at hating the star detective just because they were the boss and they could.
Gilchrist seems to have the most depressing life outside work even compared to many hackneyed old detectives that featured in stories from the 80's/90's, but if you liked those sorts of stories, then this may be for you. It passed the walk to/from work, but I won't be seeking out more by this author.
August 5, 2020
This was a solid five star thriller until the final 30 pages or so. “Real page-turner” that I couldn’t put down, but boy, the climactic scene is a real letdown. I kinda had figured out who was the killer and the “lead detective never communicates with anybody what he’s thinking” trope is getting old as is the “boss hates detective and sabotages his investigations” nonsense. There are actually several issues I could nitpick (no trained experienced officer would pull out a knife in a plunging injury - it just removes the cork!), but this is such a well-written book, I’ll look past them. Fun vacation read.
October 20, 2017
It was very good, a page-turner, after a beginning where it seemed it was one of those annoying crime novels where you already know who the murderer is and you only have to wait for the detectives to catch him. The plot is complicated enough with several twists and turns and sub-plots and i hoped there was a more detailed explanations in the end - for instance, i'm not sure i really understood the whole matter about the cats and the photograph. I loved the detective though, i think i'm gong to read more of him in the future.
September 3, 2021
*Gritty Thriller*
The first instalment of the DI Andy Gilchrist series. This series is set in St Andrews in Scotland. Di Gilchrist is a bit of a free spirit and he has a lot on his plate and is under pressure to solve a murder case. The victims are all male and they have all been stabbed in the left eye. They all had one thing in common they were known wife beaters. As the case goes on the suspect is aka as ‘The Stabber’ Can Di Gilchrist crack the case? Will he lose his position if he doesn’t deliver? Who is behind the murders?
The first instalment of the DI Andy Gilchrist series. This series is set in St Andrews in Scotland. Di Gilchrist is a bit of a free spirit and he has a lot on his plate and is under pressure to solve a murder case. The victims are all male and they have all been stabbed in the left eye. They all had one thing in common they were known wife beaters. As the case goes on the suspect is aka as ‘The Stabber’ Can Di Gilchrist crack the case? Will he lose his position if he doesn’t deliver? Who is behind the murders?
March 3, 2025
I do love crime novel.
I felt like this story could've given me more throughout. It left a lot of things unexplained and also ignored quite a lot of story points. The reasoning behind both killers in the book was never explained and we didn't really get told any of the connections between people either.
I did really like the main character, he's flawed and he knows it. He is a good detective and I like the way he worked the case.
All in all I will continue the series but I hope it's a lot more concise going forward.
I felt like this story could've given me more throughout. It left a lot of things unexplained and also ignored quite a lot of story points. The reasoning behind both killers in the book was never explained and we didn't really get told any of the connections between people either.
I did really like the main character, he's flawed and he knows it. He is a good detective and I like the way he worked the case.
All in all I will continue the series but I hope it's a lot more concise going forward.
May 18, 2021
Average and predictable police crime read. Same old clichés of main cop having a failed marriage and miserable life, whilst also only ever being the one who makes all the missing connections in the case. Also, I got bored of how every female character was described in a sexualised way, blabbering on about how fit and attractive they were, and what their nipples looked like. All the males seemed to have erections all the time and were always wanking off.
September 6, 2022
A new author for me as I start on this series of murders in and around St Andrews. This opening book was a really good one. Good characters and a really good storyline. The lead detective is a very sound character who gets suspended mid way through the case but things start to heat up as he continues to investigate the murder which has happened. More twists than a mountain pass and a turnup for the books at the end. A great first novel and have sent for the next one already
October 7, 2022
First in the series....well it's good and I hope more of the characters will be more fully developed in future stories. I'm always on the lookout for new Scottish Noir crime books! Gilchrist is under pressure to solve a serial murder in St Andrews. Having troubles with his own grown children, ex wife and reconnecting with old gf. With an over the top Gilchrist hating superior gunning for him he's suspended and takes the case on alone. Pretty good story!
November 13, 2019
Really a 4.5 stars. Picked it at random as the book to read next, got into the storyline(s) really quickly, and found it very easy reading. Felt a bit "here we go again" when the main character's at loggerheads with his boss, but even that plays nicely into the plot. Really enjoyed it, glad I read it, and will follow on with the series.
April 9, 2020
This was a new series for me. I truly enjoyed DCI Gilchrist and the story was engaging. It also carried with it a true sense of place which always captures me. I felt that the characters were well fleshed out and the novel came to a satisfying end. I'm already on the hunt for the second book in this series.
February 9, 2022
Good read
My kind of genre. Liked Andy & his team. Found him a little weak, though still clinging to ex even after she bashed him. Kept his grandmother's vase? WTH let her keep it. Geesh. And his kids are as bad as their mom. He deserves better and needs to move on. Other than this negatives a good read
My kind of genre. Liked Andy & his team. Found him a little weak, though still clinging to ex even after she bashed him. Kept his grandmother's vase? WTH let her keep it. Geesh. And his kids are as bad as their mom. He deserves better and needs to move on. Other than this negatives a good read
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