When the Devil Drives
Is the devil merely the name we give the worst in ourselves? When private investigator Jasmine Sharp is hired to find Tessa Garrion, a young woman who has vanished without trace, it becomes increasingly clear that there are those who want her to stay that way. What begins as a simple search...
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Is the devil merely the name we give the worst in ourselves? When private investigator Jasmine Sharp is hired to find Tessa Garrion, a young woman who has vanished without trace, it becomes increasingly clear that there are those who want her to stay that way. What begins as a simple search awakens a malevolence that has lain dormant for three decades, putting Jasmine in the crosshairs of those who would stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. Uncovering a hidden history of sex, drugs, ritualism and murder, Jasmine realises she may need a little help from dark places herself if she's going to get to the truth. But then needs must...
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781408703410 (1408703416)
Publish date: June 7th 2012
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Pages no: 361
Edition language: English
Series: Sharp Investigations (#2)
Read by Enzo: Set in Glasgow. A young girl has taken over her uncle's private detective agency. Procedural crime novel but not not the normal full on crime procedural. I loved the language and the setting, the authentic voice and the different culture. Very enjoyable.
I've just won a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review courtesy of Grove Atlantic and Goodreads First Reads.
Is the devil merely the name we give the worst in ourselves? When private investigator Jasmine Sharp is hired to find Tessa Garrion, a young woman who has vanished without trace, it becomes increasingly clear that there are those who want her to stay that way. What begins as a simple search awakens ...
For me, Brookmyre has jet to write a bad story. Ok, not great literature, but wonderful characters, fantastic story, at times witty, insightful and thoughtful. Easy fun books to read.