Tag

Maverick investigator Dominic Queste is on the trail of missing butcher Sam Price. But he soon uncovers links to a killer with a taste for games.What began as a simple favour for his girlfriend quickly descends into a battle for survival against an enemy who has no qualms about turning victims into prime cuts. Amidst a twisted game of cat and mouse, suspicious coppers, vicious crooks and a seemingly random burglary, Queste has to keep his wits about him.Or he might just find himself on the butcher's block."e;Skelton takes the usual ingredients of the crime novel then adds his own sparkle. Witty, well observed, compelling - this is a book you'll want to savour. A fine, fine writer, at the very top of his game."e; Denzil Meyrick"e;A thoroughly gripping whodunit that shows just how darkly humorous Tartan Noir can become: and how genuinely chilling it can be at the same time."e; Undiscovered Scotland"e;There is a wonderful "e;old-school PI feel in modern times"e; about this book that I simply adored. With dry wit and off-the-cuff banter, the fast-paced plot will keep the reader turning the pages in this quirky, cool and fantastically clever storyline."e; Crime Book Junkie"e;Stands out from the crowd A highly entertaining and gripping read."e; By the Letter blog"e;Top-notch writing, top-notch storytelling, some brilliantly observed life realities and really believable, well-drawn characters."e; Liz Loves Books"e;A dark, suspenseful thriller top, top reading."e; Grab This Book"e;Raymond Chandler meets Glasgow gangland: Dominic Queste is a breath of humorous fresh air in what is a dark, fast-paced, one-liner wisecrack of a read!"e; Chapter In My Life"e;The Dead Don't Boogie introduced us to a memorable new star of Scottish crime fiction, but Tag - You're Dead takes what Douglas Skelton started with that book and dials everything up to 11. Funnier, wittier, darker and more dangerous than its predecessor, it is a novel which dares you to put it down and wins every time."e; Scots Whay Hae"e;A tense and exciting thriller. Gritty, memorable writing, a superb lead character, witty dry humour, all in a multi-layered, enjoyable story."e; Random Things"e;So noir, you almost need a torch to read it The style is authentic, heady and pitch-perfect A fun read, a sobering one and every page is compelling."e; Blue Book Balloon"e;Brilliant a great story, with some fantastic characters."e; Steph's book blog