The Heretic
The Heretic by Liam McIlvanney, published by Europa Editions on March 8, 2022, is a standalone mystery set in 1976, seven years after the events of McIlvanney’s previous novel, The Quaker. This 400-page book follows Detective Duncan McCormack as he returns to Glasgow after working with the Metropolitan Police in London. His return is shrouded in mystery, and he finds himself investigating a series of murders that initially appear to stem from random violence among the city’s impoverished residents.
Readers will discover a narrative that delves into Glasgow’s underground, revealing insights that McCormack possesses, which many of his colleagues lack. As he navigates the complexities of his investigation, he also grapples with his own closely guarded secret. The Heretic intertwines elements of fiction, mystery, and historical context, offering a rich exploration of international crime and detective work within a gritty urban landscape.
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Set in 1976, seven years after the murders recounted in Liam McIlvanney’s breakout novel, The Quaker, this new Glasgow noir novel is a standalone mystery featuring serial character, Detective Duncan McCormack.
McCormack has returned to Glasgow after a stint with the Metropolitan Police in London. The reason for his return is left a lurking mystery throughout. He is investigating a series of murders that seem at first to be the result of random bouts of violence among Glasgow’s poor and destitute. McCormack, however, has insight into Glasgow’s underground that many of his colleagues don’t. He has a secret of his own that he guards carefully but that takes him places and introduces him to people that prove essential to his investigations.
Mcilvanney’s The Quaker was named the Scottish Crime Fiction Book of the Year and a Washington Post Best Book of the Year. The Guardian called it “a solidly crafted and satisfying detective story.” McIlvanney is known for his well crafted plots, his deep characterization, and his stylish prose. The Heretic is no exception.
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