This Doug Michie crime novel by Tony Black, the acclaimed Scottish writer is full of intrigue, lies, secrets, and illicit sexual encounters and a must-read for all fans of Tony Black’s crime noir. 

A long hot summer in the west of Scotland sees temperatures rising higher than usual throughout the traditional marching season. When the murder of a young loyalist is added to the mix, cool heads are in short supply. RUC-veteran Doug Michie, tasked with finding the killer, stokes a sectarian hornet's nest as he delves into a case shrouded in lies, secrets and illicit sexual encounters that lead all the way back to an Ulster he'd sooner forget.

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'My favourite British Crime Writer.' Irvine Welsh 'Tony Black is the latest of the seemingly unending stream of good Scottish crime writers who have in common the ability to portray vividly the underbelly of Scottish inner-city criminality.' The Times

‘A first-class author whose place at the top table of British crime fiction is already most firmly assured.’ Paul Sayer, Whitbread-winning novelist

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