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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Pan Macmillan SA sent me an advanced reader's copy of Every Night I Dream of Hell by Malcolm Mackay a while ago, and although I was reluctant to begin it (I have to be in the mood for crime novels), I was hooked from the get-go. This intricate tale of mobsters and crime is beautifully written, and has an intriguing plot that'll keep crime junkies glued to their seats from beginning to end. The author has a unique voice, which works really well in this genre, and I'm interested to see what else Malcolm Mackay has to offer ... What's more, the setting is a bit different to what I'm used to (yay, Scotland! *Googles where Glasgow is just to make sure* YAY! SCOTLAND!), which makes it one of my favourite crime reads this year - so far. What I especially liked is the fact that I can't make up my mind whether I like any of the characters or not. This, my friends, is surprisingly refreshing. Then there's the terrifying bits that are truly terrifying, and the imagination, and ... you know what? Let me cut this short: Every Night I Dream of Hell a great freaking read, and if you enjoy crime novels you're going to devour this book whole. Review originally posted at: For the past couple of days I have been using this book to escape into a world of crime. While I did really enjoy most of this book there were twists towards the end that were a bit predictable and that really lessened my enjoyment of this book. The main character, Nate, was a very interesting character to follow. I would consider reading more from this author. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the galley. no reviews | add a review
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Longlisted for the Theakston's Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year 2016. From the award-winning author of The Glasgow Trilogy, comes Every Night I Dream of Hell, a dark and thrilling Glaswegian crime drama. Nate Colgan: a violent man; 'smart muscle' for the Jamieson organization. Someone to be afraid of. But now, with its most powerful individuals either dead or behind bars, things within the Jamieson organization are beginning to shift. When Nate, long working on the fringes of the business, is reluctantly appointed its new 'security consultant', he can little imagine how things are about to unravel . . . It begins with an execution, a message; and soon the various factions within the organization are sent into chaos. But out of the confusion comes one clear fact: a new group has arrived in Glasgow, and in their quest for power they are prepared to ignite a war. But who is behind the group? And why has the calculating Zara Cope - the mother of Nate's child - suddenly appeared back in town? Meanwhile DI Fisher, buoyed by his recent successes in finally jailing some of the city's most notorious criminals, is prowling on the edges of these latest battles, looking for his chance to strike before all hell breaks loose . . . In Every Night I Dream of Hell Malcolm Mackay takes us deep into a world of violence, fear and double-crossing that grips until the final page has been turned. No library descriptions found. |
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I have no idea if MacKay writes from personal experience. I hope not, but I will move on to his Glasgow Trilogy which promises to be just as good. ( )