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The Blurb On The Back:
How does a gunman retire? Frank MacLeod was the best at what he does. Thoughtful. Efficient. Ruthless. But is he still the best?
A new job. A target. But something is about to go horribly wrong. Someone is going to end up dead.
Most gunmen say goodbye to the world with a bang. Frank’s still here. He’s lasted longer than he should have …
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
The second in Malcolm Mackay’s GLASGOW TRILOGY is another tightly written, taut Tartan noir told in a clipped, economic style that builds on events from the first book while setting up for a bloody showdown in the final volume. There’s more character development here – especially of Callum who’s budding relationship with student Emma exposes him to the things that he misses due to his lifestyle and also the dangers of his work. I particularly liked the growing tension that develops between the two and the way that each is manipulated by others in Jamieson’s organisation who have their own interests to protect. I also liked the way Callum’s dilemma dovetails in with Frank’s story, showing him the kind of life he can look forward to if he stays with Jamieson. Although the plot is pretty simple, it’s well told and shows the grimy reality of two crime gangs going to war and I’m really looking forward to reading the conclusion.
How does a gunman retire? Frank MacLeod was the best at what he does. Thoughtful. Efficient. Ruthless. But is he still the best?
A new job. A target. But something is about to go horribly wrong. Someone is going to end up dead.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
The second in Malcolm Mackay’s GLASGOW TRILOGY is another tightly written, taut Tartan noir told in a clipped, economic style that builds on events from the first book while setting up for a bloody showdown in the final volume. There’s more character development here – especially of Callum who’s budding relationship with student Emma exposes him to the things that he misses due to his lifestyle and also the dangers of his work. I particularly liked the growing tension that develops between the two and the way that each is manipulated by others in Jamieson’s organisation who have their own interests to protect. I also liked the way Callum’s dilemma dovetails in with Frank’s story, showing him the kind of life he can look forward to if he stays with Jamieson. Although the plot is pretty simple, it’s well told and shows the grimy reality of two crime gangs going to war and I’m really looking forward to reading the conclusion.
