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2014: Detective Lorimer must protect his city from a terrifying threat in the countdown to the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
The Bird That Did Not Sing (DCI Lorimer 11)
What you need to know before your trail
2014: The Commonwealth Games are coming to Glasgow and security is extra tight, particularly after a mysterious bomb explodes in nearby rural Stirlingshire.
The opening ceremony is only a short time away and so police are especially nervous and keen to find those responsible for the bomb.
Detective Superintendent Lorimer has a lot more on his mind – bodies and mysteries from his past that he is till trying to solve.
With the Glasgow Games, the city is going to be in the spotlight, on the world stage and in everyone’s line of sight. But some eyes are fixed on it for more sinister reasons than a few sporting events.
Travel Guide
Commonwealth Games Glasgow
If you’ve ever wondered about what goes on and what a city has to do in order to prepare for a huge sporting event such as the Commonwealth Games, then this novel set in the run up to the 2014 games will give you a good and thrilling idea.
Security is tight yet everyone is nervous with a bomb attack taking place not far from the city itself. The Games are a huge and ambitious event with visitors coming to the city from all over the world.
The Games are a huge honour for the city and the months leading up to them are fraught with both excitement and danger.
The bomb explosion took place near to Loch Lomond and was ‘inspired’ by a real event which took place in November 2010.
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A) Glasgow - SECC
C) Glasgow - Police Scotland
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: The Bird That Did Not Sing (DCI Lorimer 11)
Author/ Guide: Alex Gray Destination: Glasgow Departure Time : 2000s
Twitter: @Alexincrimeland Web: alex-gray.com
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