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Laidlaw

Written by: William McIlvanney
Narrated by: William McIlvanney
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Publisher's Summary

Meet Jack Laidlaw, the original damaged detective.

When a young woman is found brutally murdered on Glasgow Green, only Laidlaw stands a chance of finding her murderer from among the hard men, gangland villains and self-made moneymen who lurk in the city's shadows.

Winner of the CWA Silver Dagger.

©1977 William McIlvanney (P)2013 Canongate Books Ltd
Police Procedurals Crime Fiction
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"The best new character in crime fiction for years" ( Daily Express)

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The poet of Scottish Noir

What a grand listen to literature about a crime! The writing is smooth, just flows unlike Laidlaw who is a l2 unto himself. A cop who makes a fierce moral commitment to do his job to the best of his ability. The cost, though, is pricey as there’s not much soul left for family, or sympathy for cops who see the job as strictly 9-5. Just a great jou4ney through a thoughtful police procedural, highly recommended!

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GOOD

Had a little trouble hearing the narrator, very deep but low voice. Other than that it was good.

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