A Taste of Ashes - Black, Tony

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Résumé :
Detective Inspector Bob Valentine returns to duty, after a narrow escape with death, only to be confronted with the discovery of a corpse on a kitchen table with a horrific neck wound. A mystery also surrounds the victim's missing partner and her daughter.

When the murder investigation reveals a tragic family drama, Valentine struggles with rapidly unfolding events and the terrifying visions that haunt him.

As he uncovers the family's illicit secrets, can he keep a grip on the case and on his own sanity before the body count starts to rise?

Praise for Books by Tony Black:

Tony Black is my favourite British crime writer. -Irvine Welsh

If you're a fan of the Ian Rankins, Denise Minas and Irvine Welshes of this world, this is most certainly one for you. -The Scotsman

Black is one of those excellent perpetrators of Scottish noir: a compelling and convincing portrayer of raw emotions in a vicious milieu. -The Times

This up-and-coming crime writer isn't portraying the Edinburgh in the Visit Scotland tourism brochures. -The Sun

Taut, with a heart-wrenchingly honest protagonist and impressive literary style, it is among the best of the new Tartan Noir. -The Daily Mail

Irvine Welsh adores him, Ken Bruen can't praise him highly enough-Tony Black is the new Scottish noir king you need on your bookshelf. -Shortlist Magazine

An accomplished and impressive piece of tartan noir. -The List

Black's visceral prose makes this a superior offering in a crowded market. -Big Issue...