Sleep Like the Dead A DCI Lorimer Novel

Sleep Like the Dead by Alex Gray, published by HarperCollins on October 17, 2017, is a gripping addition to the DCI Lorimer series, featuring 384 pages in English. The narrative unfolds in Glasgow, where a hitman, driven by anger and unpaid debts, becomes a central figure in a web of professional killings that DCI Lorimer and his team must unravel. As the investigation progresses, the tension escalates with the disappearance of Marianne Brogan’s brother, Billy, who has connections to the city’s underworld.

Readers will find a complex interplay of crime and psychological tension as the story delves into the lives of its characters. Marianne is haunted by nightmares and threats, while DCI Lorimer’s team struggles with a lack of evidence in their pursuit of justice. The plot thickens with the involvement of criminal psychologist Solly Brightman, whose connection to the murders adds another layer of intrigue. This edition presents a compelling exploration of mystery and detective work within the framework of international crime and thrillers.