by Allan Guthrie
Joe Hope is the muscle for an Edinburgh loan shark. When his daughter dies, an apparent suicide, he's heartbroken and wants revenge for whomever is responsible. He flies up to Orkney, only to find himself wanted by the police. A passage in Gemma's journal seems to indicate Joe raped her and to to...
One of the better modern efforts from Hard Case. I guessed the big reveal fairly early on, but that never really bothers me. Interesting to see such a story in a different setting (Scotland).
Story: Joe Hope learns that his daughter Gem is dead and heads off to make Adam Wright answer for Gem's death (Wright had promised to look after Gem). While there, Joe is arrested for the murder of Ruth, Joe's wife (Joe is naturally confused, didn't know wife was dead).Characters:Joe Hope: Loan Shar...
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