Tony Black is an author whose works delve into the gripping and dark realms of the thriller genre. He draws readers into worlds filled with twists and psychological tension, exploring the complexities of human nature and moral dilemmas. His style is characterized by keen observation and the ability to portray deep character emotions, establishing him as a master of the modern crime genre.
'Last Orders' is an exciting and thrilling anthology of original short crime fiction by the up-and-coming and critically acclaimed crime writer Tony Black - Irvine Welsh's favourite british crime writer. Features the return of Edinburgh's reluctant investigator Gus Dury in 'Last Orders' and 'Long Way Down'.
This thrilling anthology of crime fiction stories by the eight-times Crime Writers' Association (CWA) Dagger nominated author of the Gus Dury series includes 'The Ringer', which was performed on stage by Outlander star, Brian Larkin and 'The Holy Father', a hilarious retelling of the nativity, set on a Scottish housing scheme, and 'Stone Ginger', a fast-paced London noir heist.
When the gangland owner of a pit bull that killed a three-year-old girl is found gutted on an Edinburgh hill Gus Dury is asked to investigate, and soon finds himself up to his neck in the warring underworld of the city's sink estates.
'The Inglorious Dead' is the long anticipated follow up to 'The Storm Without' by the critically acclaimed crime writer Tony Black and features the return of Burns quoting Doug Michie.
Gus Dury is back on the drink. Gus, desperate for money, goes undercover at the university, taking a janitor's job, and soon uncovers a similar ritualistic hanging which took place in the 70s.
In a cold, windswept field on the outskirts of Edinburgh, lies the brutally mutilated body of a young woman. As DI Rob Brennan looks at the tangled mass of limbs and blood, he feels his heart freeze. But truth is hard to come by in a world of police rivalries, media hysteria and copycat crime.
A chilling crime scene reveals the tragic death of a child, presenting investigators with a meticulously preserved setting that holds vital clues. As they delve into the investigation, they confront the complexities of grief and the search for justice, uncovering dark secrets and the impact of loss on the community. The narrative explores themes of innocence, morality, and the haunting questions surrounding the child's untimely demise, driving the characters to confront their own demons in the pursuit of truth.
Four teenagers find the mutilated corpse of a young girl stuffed into a dumpster in an Edinburgh alleyway. His superiors think that the case of the dumpster girl will be perfect to get him back on track. What he discovers about the murdered girl blows the case - and his life - wide open.
She's missing, and her mother knows who to blame. But nobody's listening. When the case falls to DCI Bob Valentine, however, he has no choice but to listen. Haunted by the girl's cold gaze and her mother's hurt, the detective soon finds himself at the centre of the most harrowing investigation of his police career. Uncovering a ring of ritualistic abuse that leads to the highest echelons of a degraded and Satanic society, Valentine wonders how the world could contain such evils.And then the bodies start to mount. And the demons' defenders appear. Can the detective fight on so many fronts? Can he even hope to find the missing, never mind the guilty? Her Cold Eyes is a harrowing journey down the most twisting, turning rabbit hole, where the screams from below might just be preferable to the ones above.
Gus Dury once had a high-flying career as a journalist and a wife he adored. But now he is living on the edge, a drink away from Edinburgh's down-and-outs, drifting from bar to bar, trying not to sign divorce papers. But the road takes an unexpected turn when a friend asks him to investigate the brutal torture and killing of his son, and Gus becomes embroiled in a much bigger story of political corruption and illegal people-trafficking. Seedy doss-houses, bleak wastelands and sudden violence contrast with the cobbled streets and cool bistros of fashionable Edinburgh, as the puzzle unravels to a truly shocking ending.
Gus Dury is a changed man. He has promised her that he won't get involved in any more dodgy cases which the police can't or won't solve.Loss, Tony Black's third novel about washed-up hack turned private investigator Gus Dury, is absolutely gripping - a labyrinth of violence, secrets and emotion.
Still recovering from the harrowing case that ended his police career, Doug Michie returns to his boyhood home of Ayr on Scotland's wind-scarred west coast. He hopes to rebuild his shattered life, get over the recent failure of his marriage and shed his demons, but the years have changed the birthplace of the poet Robert Burns.
The discovery of a brutally mutilated body in a desolate field near Edinburgh sets a chilling tone for DI Rob Brennan, who is confronted with the gruesome reality of the crime. As he investigates the tangled scene, the emotional weight of the case and its implications begin to take a toll on him, hinting at a deeper narrative of horror and the psychological impact of violence. The setting and the brutal nature of the crime promise a gripping tale of suspense and investigation.
The narrative revolves around DCI Kenny Gillespie as he investigates a series of gruesome murders, including a strangled prostitute, a stabbed pensioner, and a murdered banker. Each crime scene reveals the dark underbelly of society and the unforeseen circumstances that led to these tragic fates. As Gillespie grapples with his own past misfortunes, he must unravel the connections between the victims and confront the harsh realities of life and death in his pursuit of justice.
Edinburgh, mitten in der Nacht: Gus Dury (der immer noch wild und gefährlich lebt) stolpert buchstäblich über die Leiche eines Buchmachers. Sein Pitbull hatte ein dreijähriges Mädchen zerfleischt. Gus alarmiert die Polizei - ein Fehler, denn er bekommt es mit der ganzen Härte der korrupten Ordnungshüter zu tun. Anstatt den Mord aufzuklären, will Obercop Jonny Johnstone ihm die Schuld dafür in die Schuhe schieben - und nebenbei auch noch Gus' Ex heiraten. Also muss er selbst ran und taucht ein in die Unterwelt Edinburghs, wo illegale Hundewettkämpfe stattfinden und die Polizei mit Kriminellen unter einer Decke steckt. Der neue Roman von Tony Black, "dem besten britischen Krimi-Autor“ (Irvine Welsh).
Tony Black je britský autor detektivních thrillerů, jehož knihy sklidily u zahraničních čtenářů zasloužený úspěch díky napínavým zápletkám a propracovaným postavám. V knize Pravda krvácí představuje inspektora Roba Brennana, který se ujímá vyšetřování vraždy mladé dívky, jejíž tělo někdo navíc krutě zohavil. Práci mu komplikuje nejen přístup jeho nadřízené, typické kariéristky, ale i nepřátelství některých kolegů a také jeho vlastní démoni minulosti, s nimiž se musí vypořádat.
V polích poblíž Edinburghu se najdetělo mladé dívky. Vše nasvědčuje tomu, že vražda má sexuální motiv, a její bestiální provedení nápadně připomíná podobný čin, k němuž došlo před několika lety. Tehdy tisk pachatele překřtil na Edinburského rozparovače. Snaží se ho někdo jen napodobit, nebo Rozparovač skutečně znovu udeřil? Na rozkaz nadřízeného a proti Brennanově vůli se do týmu vyšetřovatelů přidává inspektor, který tehdy nedokázal vraha vypátrat. Zdá se, že hraje nějakou vlastní hru a snaží se Brennana vystřídat na postu vyšetřujícího důstojníka. Podaří se Brennanovi odhalit pachatele a zároveň odolat intrikám ve vlastních řadách? Ti, kdo si poněkud svérázného detektivního inspektora oblíbili v předchozím románu, nebudou zklamáni ani tímto dílem. Tonymu Blackovi se opět podařilo vystihnout temnou, odvrácenou stranu skotského hlavního města a charakter postav, které se v tomto prostředí pohybují.
