Screams in the Dark
Screams in the Dark by Anna Smith, published by Quercus in 2013, is a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of societal issues in Glasgow. This edition spans 390 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds against a backdrop of rising tensions within the city, where a growing underclass harbors resentment towards refugees, leading to a series of mysterious disappearances that go largely unnoticed by the authorities.
Readers will follow Rosie Gilmour, a determined investigator, as she navigates the murky waters of crime and social injustice. The plot thickens when the body of an Albanian man is discovered, prompting Rosie to question the motivations behind the lack of urgency from law enforcement. As she grapples with her own biases and the ethical implications of her work, the narrative explores themes of mystery, suspense, and the plight of those caught in the crossfire of societal neglect. This book presents a thought-provoking look at crime and the human condition, making it a significant addition to the genres of mystery and thriller.
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‘Get back to wherever you came from,’ a skinny woman spat from the crowd. ‘These foreigners are gettin’ everythin’ handed to them on a plate. But if you’re born and bred in Glasgow you just get in the queue behind them.’
Steeped in its own problems, Glasgow’s mushrooming underclass is simmering with resentment; and one by one, refugees are disappearing.
The authorities assume the refugees have vanished into the black economy, until the mutilated body of an Albanian man is fished out of the River Clyde.
Asylum seekers and refugees with no roots and no families are easy pickings. But why is there no urgency from the authorities to find out what’s happening? Rosie Gilmour’s instincts tell her there’s more to this story, but after six weeks on the frontlines in Kosovo, is her sympathy for the refugees clouding her judgement?
Rosie must decide what is most important to her. Her work, or her life?
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