This book is genius.
I try to avoid any spoilers where possible but its simply not possible to tell you about how good this book is without telling you a little of the plot. be warned! Before I start I will remind you that I am big fan of Brookmyres books, I like his writing style, the references to politics / pop culture and a little Glasweigan that often pops up. This book is still Classic Brookmyre but different and I think its my favourite one yet!
Imagine a sweet little old lady who’s nephew is suggesting is getting forgetful coming home to Scotland to discover a local murder, in the church, and on top of that an invite to a wedding of people she cant remember how she knows. Thats not going to stop her attending though.
Across the pond a detective has a bad case and ends up at the same wedding where the pair have to decide if they trust each other, znd can solve a murder togther. She makes him better, he pushes her to be a little more creative – they re a brilliant pairing.
As the LA cop and the Scottish Pensioner strat to dig into the mystery they unravel clues about a tech company and its elusive owner. Theres similarities between the new case and older ones and they have to wodner the connection.
The first 85/90% of the book is brilliantly constructed, then that nagging feeling that theres something big lurking in whats unsaid becomes clearer and the story implodes in the best possible way. Its clever, simple and really effective.
Its a book that needs to be paid attention to. Follow the clues, immerse youself in the story, really put yourself in Johnny and Pennys shoes and try to uncover the mystery!
The Cracked Mirror is out on 18 july 2024
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