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Rosie Gilmour #3
Screams In The Dark
Crime reporter Rosie Gilmour has learned to be tough. The places she’s been and the stories she’s covered, she’s had to be.
Her experience stands her in good stead for a grisly new investigation: the body of a refugee in a Glasgow canal, missing limbs and vital organs.
He’s not the first person to go missing – are there vigilantes at work or is there something far more sinister going on? It’s up to Rosie to find out – but will what she discovers leave her with murder on her hands?
Her experience stands her in good stead for a grisly new investigation: the body of a refugee in a Glasgow canal, missing limbs and vital organs.
He’s not the first person to go missing – are there vigilantes at work or is there something far more sinister going on? It’s up to Rosie to find out – but will what she discovers leave her with murder on her hands?
388 pages, Paperback
First published January 31, 2013
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October 16, 2016
I love this series.
Rosie Gilmour rocks!
Rosie Gilmour rocks!
February 27, 2013
Well, I read half of it. The story wasn't the problem at all, it was that the characters kept repeating their names to each other in dialogue over and over, which is just so false. Her boyfriend used her name 19 times in two pages!! 19! It distracted me to the point I couldn't read it and skimmed to the end. Shame.
January 26, 2017
Rosie Gilmour is a sassy and dedicated journalist with a heart.
I loved this story in the detective/thriller genre primarily set in Scotland.
For some reason I've read 3 before 2 even though I have 2 - I think I got confused!
I loved this story in the detective/thriller genre primarily set in Scotland.
For some reason I've read 3 before 2 even though I have 2 - I think I got confused!
November 2, 2021
Brilliantly written loved it
July 6, 2022
This was a fast paced novel that tackled a controversial topic at the heart of the story. I have heard that some journalists go to extremes to get a story out there…but wow.
August 1, 2022
Rosie is more than a daring, challenging journalist. She is the ultimate detective in a crime police matter. Supercool 😃🤩
April 11, 2017
Loving the Rosie Gilmour series - Screams in the Dark is so believable and brilliantly researched, highly recommend it.
February 18, 2013
So having read through the first two in this series featuring Rosie Gilmour I was looking forward to seeing what happened next. For those that maybe haven't read either of Anna Smith's books, Rosie Gilmour is the lead character of this series and is a journalist based in Glasgow. It seems that Rosie's middle name should be `take a risk' as she has something of an animal instinct when it comes to getting a story. No matter what or how she will find the truth and for the past two books that has meant putting herself in some ridiculously dangerous situations.
Anna's first book was brilliant and has set her series off on a high. Book two was also another great read but the first book held the edge for me. Book 3 I can assure her fans, is just as good as her other two books so I don't think people will be disappointed! Rosie is now back on home turf following her last trip over to Kosovo. Her personal life is progressing (I better not say too much for fear of spoilers), and once again she gets the opportunity to get stuck in with a new story. This time around it starts with the problems in Glasgow which arise from locals becoming resentful of the refugees that seemingly get hand outs from the Government for nothing. As tensions rise in the community Rosie see's a potential story and as usual starts to nose around. This results in her getting dragged into the strange disappearances of these refuges.
As usual Rosie finds herself befriending people that are going to drag her into their dark worlds and I found myself particularly gripped by this books storyline. It's a subject that has come up many times in the press over the years and there is somewhat of a divide over public opinion. I guess Anna's years as a journalist really work in her favour here and she manages to make real issues become embroiled into her fictional characters worlds. The real meaning to the refugees going missing is a lot more dark and to be frank with you disturbing. The storyline itself was as usual cleverly done with lots of threads to the story but the underlying truth in what was going on sometimes made my stomach churn. I am pleased to say that we see the return of Rosie's friend Adrian (who I just love!), her boss Mick (brilliant guy) as well as her photographer colleague Matt (makes me chuckle). All of these characters have a great place in the story and I really hope we continue to see them all in future books.
The one thing that I also liked is that seeing as we are up to book 3 in the series we are seeing more of Rosie's personal life. We saw glimpses of her family history in books 1 and 2 and we see a lot more of her current relationships in this book. The good thing about Rosie is she is far from perfect and I can see her having a bumpy road in her personal life, which makes for a more interesting read. I'm afraid this review may seem rather sketchy in parts but I would really hate to put anything in that spoils the plot in any way (so I'm kind of restricted)! What I will say is that I once again loved the book, was drawn into the story and cannot wait to see what stupid situations Rosie gets herself into next time.
Anna's first book was brilliant and has set her series off on a high. Book two was also another great read but the first book held the edge for me. Book 3 I can assure her fans, is just as good as her other two books so I don't think people will be disappointed! Rosie is now back on home turf following her last trip over to Kosovo. Her personal life is progressing (I better not say too much for fear of spoilers), and once again she gets the opportunity to get stuck in with a new story. This time around it starts with the problems in Glasgow which arise from locals becoming resentful of the refugees that seemingly get hand outs from the Government for nothing. As tensions rise in the community Rosie see's a potential story and as usual starts to nose around. This results in her getting dragged into the strange disappearances of these refuges.
As usual Rosie finds herself befriending people that are going to drag her into their dark worlds and I found myself particularly gripped by this books storyline. It's a subject that has come up many times in the press over the years and there is somewhat of a divide over public opinion. I guess Anna's years as a journalist really work in her favour here and she manages to make real issues become embroiled into her fictional characters worlds. The real meaning to the refugees going missing is a lot more dark and to be frank with you disturbing. The storyline itself was as usual cleverly done with lots of threads to the story but the underlying truth in what was going on sometimes made my stomach churn. I am pleased to say that we see the return of Rosie's friend Adrian (who I just love!), her boss Mick (brilliant guy) as well as her photographer colleague Matt (makes me chuckle). All of these characters have a great place in the story and I really hope we continue to see them all in future books.
The one thing that I also liked is that seeing as we are up to book 3 in the series we are seeing more of Rosie's personal life. We saw glimpses of her family history in books 1 and 2 and we see a lot more of her current relationships in this book. The good thing about Rosie is she is far from perfect and I can see her having a bumpy road in her personal life, which makes for a more interesting read. I'm afraid this review may seem rather sketchy in parts but I would really hate to put anything in that spoils the plot in any way (so I'm kind of restricted)! What I will say is that I once again loved the book, was drawn into the story and cannot wait to see what stupid situations Rosie gets herself into next time.
February 24, 2018
I read this almost non-stop until I had finished. It was better than the last book in the series ('To tell the truth' (2)), but not quite as good as the first ('The dead won't sleep').
August 27, 2018
This is another great read staring Rosie Gilmour the ballsy newspaper reporter who lives and works in Glasgow. This story sees Rosie getting mixed up with the underworld that is kidnapping refugees and chopping them up and then selling their vital organs. It starts with the discovery of a body in a Glasgow canal, just a torso, no arms or legs and no internal organs. A chance meeting with a refugee on the outskirts of a protest meeting against the refugees leads Rosie to suspect that certain types of refugees are going missing. Following this a partner in a law firm which specialises in helping refugees obtaining asylum hangs himself. To get to the bottom of this story Rosie puts her own life and the lives of her friends and associates in danger as she travels across Europe to Kosovo and neighbouring countries in pursuit of the truth. Rosie's personal life as usual is in disarray, will she ever settle down? The Rosie Gilmour series puts a different spin on some heinous crimes as she is newspaper reporter not a policewoman but she still wants the bad guys to be caught and punished whilst not hindering the police's investigations.
November 8, 2020
My library order came in 3 before 2, but it did not matter although there are references to the last book it did not detract from this book at all.
So TJ is back and not as annoying as in book 1, thank goodness! He accepts Rosie and her job, although he still questions why she throws herself in to danger. He has got a point...but without Rosie’ s impulsiveness we do not have a story!
You do not get time to breathe as the story canters on at a real pace! Rosie uncovers more criminal activity targeting refugees. She is haunted by her recent visit to the balkans and finds herself in immediate danger. Starting in Glasgow, moving onto Serbia, Bosnia and Macedonia. This story is set just after the war and the horrors are always near the surface.
A great read...now book 2!
So TJ is back and not as annoying as in book 1, thank goodness! He accepts Rosie and her job, although he still questions why she throws herself in to danger. He has got a point...but without Rosie’ s impulsiveness we do not have a story!
You do not get time to breathe as the story canters on at a real pace! Rosie uncovers more criminal activity targeting refugees. She is haunted by her recent visit to the balkans and finds herself in immediate danger. Starting in Glasgow, moving onto Serbia, Bosnia and Macedonia. This story is set just after the war and the horrors are always near the surface.
A great read...now book 2!
December 29, 2018
Awesome
I'm breathless finishing this book, I have read the two prior ones about Rosie Gilmour star reporter for the Post and didn't think it could get much better , but it just did.
This book is brilliant, so much happened on each page, the refugees, the gangsters, even the corrupt lawyers and politicians. I was hooked from the first pages. Miss Gilmour must have nine lives, she has used up a fair few in her reporting and ground breaking news stories. She has help from different friends from all walks of life and you find yourself drawn into the drama and excitement on each page. I loved it. Well done Anna Smith, I can't wait to start the next one. Brilliant
I'm breathless finishing this book, I have read the two prior ones about Rosie Gilmour star reporter for the Post and didn't think it could get much better , but it just did.
This book is brilliant, so much happened on each page, the refugees, the gangsters, even the corrupt lawyers and politicians. I was hooked from the first pages. Miss Gilmour must have nine lives, she has used up a fair few in her reporting and ground breaking news stories. She has help from different friends from all walks of life and you find yourself drawn into the drama and excitement on each page. I loved it. Well done Anna Smith, I can't wait to start the next one. Brilliant
October 16, 2019
I can’t get enough of Rosie Gilmour and her adventures I wanna read more, She gets herself in some right situations but always manages somehow to get out.That woman’s got 9 lives! This time she’s off to Bosnia as well as other places in between to cover a gruesome story she’s uncovered after visiting a housing estate where the residents are having a protest to try to get the refugees who had moved into some of the flats there when she sees a kosovan guy stood crying and Rosie, being Rosie, a reporter, gos to see if he’s ok but uncovers more then she thought ever could imagine! A book you will not be a let to put down.
April 13, 2023
The story starts with a lawyer found hanging in his office. but they don't know why he did it. then the story switches to in the same town they have been bring in immigants and giving them a place to restart their lives. a news reporter decides to find out why the people in that town are upset with this program and finds out that single immigrants with no family in record go missing. where are they, what did that lawyer have to do with it.
May 14, 2018
It was a fast paced, well written book, full of twists and intrigue with Rosie Gilmour getting into more danger when tracking details for a story, but what a story. I do love these books although still got a few to read and not quite reading in order which probably would be better so I could understand Rosie's personal life better
March 26, 2020
Hilariously bad. My favourite bit was where Intrepid Girl Reporter Rosie gets on the 'tube' at Buchanan Street and gets off at 'Hyndland Road', when it's somewhat more likely that she caught the subway to Hillhead! And cars don't have 'breaks', dear. Why do such badly edited books take up valuable shelf space in libraries?
June 17, 2021
So, your kidnappers throw you into the back seat of their car but they don’t lock the door, enabling you to escape. Seriously? I mean, seriously? Apart from this gaffe (which Smith used twice, yes twice) there’s an improvement on her first two novels. The cover of my book said - as good as Martina Cole or your money back. Hmm, tempting.
October 29, 2025
Anna Smith's experience as a journalist covering major investigations shines throughout her writing on very difficult topics.
Screams in the Dark highlights the plight of refugees, and the illegal trade of body parts and tissue.
It is well written, fast paced, and harrowing at times.
Once again, I was hooked from page one, as I continue to enjoy the Rosie Gilmour series.
Screams in the Dark highlights the plight of refugees, and the illegal trade of body parts and tissue.
It is well written, fast paced, and harrowing at times.
Once again, I was hooked from page one, as I continue to enjoy the Rosie Gilmour series.
February 5, 2018
10/10
Love this series, well done Anna Smith, i,'ve know idea why I did,nt find your books sooner, what a rollercoaster of a story, sad in places, the characters that feature in this series have been through so much thank you so much Anna xx
Love this series, well done Anna Smith, i,'ve know idea why I did,nt find your books sooner, what a rollercoaster of a story, sad in places, the characters that feature in this series have been through so much thank you so much Anna xx
June 11, 2018
Not sure why but this one didn't grab me like the first two. I think it was just a little similar in parts to number two with Rosie travelling abroad, being threatened etc. Don't get me wrong I did enjoy it but I preferred the previous novels. I will however, continue with the series.
November 15, 2018
Gripping
Love the character Rosie Gilmour. Gripping stories. Excellently written. I've read 3 Rosie Gilmour stories I hope there's more for me to get hooked on. If you read Martina Cole. You must read books by Anna Smith.
Love the character Rosie Gilmour. Gripping stories. Excellently written. I've read 3 Rosie Gilmour stories I hope there's more for me to get hooked on. If you read Martina Cole. You must read books by Anna Smith.
December 29, 2022
I enjoyed this one!
It is number 3 of a series but read fine as a stand-alone.
Rosie is a journalist. She is working on a story about refugees but she may get more than she bargained for.
Well done and entertaining.
It is number 3 of a series but read fine as a stand-alone.
Rosie is a journalist. She is working on a story about refugees but she may get more than she bargained for.
Well done and entertaining.
May 25, 2017
Screamarific
I loved this book from beginning to end. So many twists and turns and another fabulous story written by Anna Smith.
I loved this book from beginning to end. So many twists and turns and another fabulous story written by Anna Smith.
January 19, 2018
Fantastic series
Brilliant read as are all the books in this series. Very gripping and wonderfully hard hitting. I thoroughly recommend the entire series
Brilliant read as are all the books in this series. Very gripping and wonderfully hard hitting. I thoroughly recommend the entire series
June 19, 2018
This was really good! Currently read it at the pool last week as I’m on holiday right now. Would recommend.
September 9, 2018
The fact that the author knows her stuff makes these books even more brilliant.
September 24, 2018
Another pretty good book in this series with an easy to read feel and good characters. Slightly preferred the first two but not much in it.
October 24, 2018
Good audiobook.
December 20, 2018
Couldn't wait to read the next bit of this book, it was an intriguing story that certainly stays with you
February 8, 2019
Story was good. I don't like authors writing style.
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