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2000s: ‘After what happened, none of us can be sure we’re going to see tomorrow.’
Pray for the Dying (Bob Skinner 23)
What you need to know before your trail
The killing was an expert hit. Three shots through the head, as the lights dimmed at a celebrity concert in Glasgow. A most public crime, and Edinburgh Chief Constable Bob Skinner is right in the centre of the storm. The shooters were killed at the scene, but who sent them? The crisis finds Skinner taking a step that he had sworn he never would. Tasked with the investigation of the outrage, he finds himself uncovering some very murky deeds…The trail leads to London, and a confrontation that seems too much, even for him. Can the Chief solve the most challenging mystery of his career…or will failure end it?
Travel Guide
Glasgow
Two major landmarks brought alive by the novel – following a murder at the large concert hall in the city, there are media briefings in the local city chambers. On the streetview image below, there is a kind of demonstration outside the chambers. Wouldn’t it be funny if this was the media crowd described in the story, captured in one unique literary moment? Good to see as it helps imagine the stressful events going on both inside and on the streets.
Glasgow Police Museum
If Bob is having trouble, maybe he should take a look here for some inspiration of crimes past and present
Streetview Maps
A) Glasgow - Grand Concert Hall
B) Glasgow - City Chambers
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: Pray for the Dying (Bob Skinner 23)
Author/ Guide: Quintin Jardine Destination: Edinburgh,Glasgow Departure Time: 2000s
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