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The Devil You Know
DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime Thrillers (Book 5)
- Author
- Neil Lancaster
- Narrator
- Angus King
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 28 March 2024
- Run Time
- 10 hours 19 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: police procedural, Thriller: organised crime / gangland crime, Adventure / action fiction, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
- Rating
- 4.3 (3 reviews)
What to expect
‘Neil Lancaster is one of the most exciting, innovative crime writers in the UK right now… One of the best police procedurals I’ve read in a long time. Consider me a fan’ M. W. Craven
A CASE GONE COLD
Six years ago, Beata Dabrowski arranged to meet her lover in Glasgow and was never seen again. There were no leads… until now.
AN UNRELIABLE WITNESS
Imprisoned gang boss Davie Hardie wants to talk in exchange for his freedom. He knows exactly where Beata is buried, and he’s prepared to take the police to her grave.
A KILLER DESPERATE TO ESCAPE
But when the mission to locate Beata’s body is hijacked, DS Max Craigie is drafted on to the case. Someone is selling secrets.
Max will stop at nothing to expose police corruption and uncover Beata’s murderer… but can you ever really trust a killer to catch a killer?
Don’t miss the next book in the DS Max Craigie series! Fans of Ian Rankin and Marion Todd will love this utterly gripping Scottish thriller!
Praise for The Devil You Know‘Neil Lancaster is one of the most exciting, innovative crime writers in the UK right now… One of the best police procedurals I’ve read in a long time. Consider me a fan’ M. W. Craven
‘This tale is fast and furious with blue lights and screaming sirens all the way’ The Sun
‘Action-packed & lightning-paced with some of the best dialogue I’ve read. I’m a huge fan of Lancaster and he’s a true rising star in crime fiction. Explosive & compelling’ Helen Fields
‘As hard as it is to believe, these books just get better and better’ Tony Kent
‘A wickedly clever and riveting thriller’ Graham Bartlett
‘Neil Lancaster just gets better and better. This is a gripping read that feels entirely authentic, seasoned with lovely flashes of humour' Cass Green
Critics Review
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‘Smashed through it, top work!’ Callum McSorley
‘Neil Lancaster has an unerring ability to keep the pages turning. And he’s produced another belter of a book’ John Sutherland
‘Breakneck pacing combined with devious plotting and compulsive narrative hooks you from first page’ Neil Broadfoot
‘Yet again, Lancaster has knocked it out of the park, over the main road, and into somebody's back garden!’ Paul Gitsham
User Reviews
Book 4.3
Narration 4.0
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5.0 4.0
Another great book
GJC74 2025-11-08 -
3.0 3.0
I couldn't get into this book and I've got to admit I listened to it whilst cleaning my craft room out 😂 I think the Glasgow accent was a bit harsh and I kept thinking about Brian Connolly will I listen to this again No
Julie60 2025-07-04
Details
- Author
- Neil Lancaster
- Narrator
- Angus King
- Duration
- 10 hours 19 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 March 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008551315
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: police procedural, Thriller: organised crime / gangland crime, Adventure / action fiction, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
- Rating
- 4.3(3 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.0(3 reviews)
Synopsis
Don't miss Neil Lancaster's brand-new espionage thriller series! No Mercy available to buy now. ‘Neil Lancaster is one of the most exciting, innovative crime writers in the UK right now… One of the best police procedurals I’ve read in a long time. Consider me a fan’ M. W. Craven A CASE GONE COLD Six years ago, Beata Dabrowski arranged to meet her lover in Glasgow and was never seen again. There were no leads… until now. AN UNRELIABLE WITNESS Imprisoned gang boss Davie Hardie wants to talk in exchange for his freedom. He knows exactly where Beata is buried, and he’s prepared to take the police to her grave. A KILLER DESPERATE TO ESCAPE But when the mission to locate Beata’s body is hijacked, DS Max Craigie is drafted on to the case. Someone is selling secrets. Max will stop at nothing to expose police corruption and uncover Beata’s murderer… but can you ever really trust a killer to catch a killer? Don’t miss the next book in the DS Max Craigie series! Fans of Ian Rankin and Marion Todd will love this utterly gripping Scottish thriller! Praise for The Devil You Know ‘Neil Lancaster is one of the most exciting, innovative crime writers in the UK right now… One of the best police procedurals I’ve read in a long time. Consider me a fan’ M. W. Craven ‘This tale is fast and furious with blue lights and screaming sirens all the way’ The Sun ‘Action-packed & lightning-paced with some of the best dialogue I’ve read. I’m a huge fan of Lancaster and he’s a true rising star in crime fiction. Explosive & compelling’ Helen Fields ‘As hard as it is to believe, these books just get better and better’ Tony Kent ‘A wickedly clever and riveting thriller’ Graham Bartlett ‘Neil Lancaster just gets better and better. This is a gripping read that feels entirely authentic, seasoned with lovely flashes of humour' Cass Green
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