Aftershock

Aftershock by Quintin Jardine, published by Headline in 2008, is a gripping addition to the mystery and detective genre, spanning 436 pages in English. The narrative unfolds in Edinburgh during the quiet second week of July Trades Holiday, where Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner and his team are confronted with the discovery of a young woman’s body on a golf course. The unsettling nature of the crime, reminiscent of a previous case involving a disturbed serial killer, sets the stage for a tense investigation.

Readers will find themselves immersed in a complex police procedural as Skinner and his men navigate the chilling implications of a potential copycat killer. The victim, an art teacher entangled in a relationship with the son of a Tory MP, adds layers of intrigue to the case. As the investigation deepens, the connections between the victim and her ex-boyfriend, a policeman known for his womanizing ways, complicate matters further. This edition of Aftershock presents a detailed exploration of crime and its repercussions, inviting readers to unravel the mystery alongside the characters.