The Darker the Night [Paperback]

Brilliant debut. The Darker the Night pulled me in from the start and didnt let go'  Jeremy Bowen, BBC International EditorNPR's Book of the DayA referendum on Scottish independence is only days away, and the campaign has been expertly orchestrated by First Minister Susan Ward. All signs point to victory for the nationalists. But when senior civil servant John Millar is shot in a Glasgow alley on a furiously rain-soaked night, his death triggers a chain of catastrophic events. An incriminating phone number and video are found in his possession.Into this chaos walks reporter Fulton Mackenzie. A man himself blighted by tragedy but also someone used to seeing beneath the surface to find the truth. Who was John Millar? Who wanted him dead? And why? And the biggest question of all  who is trying to alter the future path of an entire nation?A referendum on Scottish independence is only days away, but when senior civil servant John Millar is shot in a Glasgow alley on a furiously rain-soaked night, his death triggers a chain of catastrophic events. Who was John Millar? Who wanted him dead? And who is trying to alter the future path of an entire nation? Brilliant debut. The Darker the Night pulled me in from the start and didnt let go. The latest in a distinguished line of Scottish thriller writers, Martin Patience could do for his native Glasgow what Ian Rankin did for Edinburgh. The storytelling skills that made Martin a great BBC correspondent are brought to bear in the pages of this book. A strong and confident debut novel unafraid of playing for high stakes. Time you gave Martin Patience a go! Fabulously intricate, up-until-the-wee-small hours compelling! This is a gritty, no-nonsense thriller that will engage you, draw you in and keep you reading. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Darker the Night by Martin Patience is a fascinating combination of murder mystery and political thriller. I enjoyed Martin Patience's debut novel The Darker the Night so much I stayed lc3