Every secret has its price.

Return to the gritty, fog-choked streets of 1950s Glasgow in Bill Knox's, Death Department, the second thrilling case for detectives Thane & Moss.

From the mind of one of Tartan Noir's original masters, this gripping tale weaves through the bustling aisles of a Glasgow department store, where a seemingly ordinary case of organized shoplifting spirals into a shocking, brutal murder.

Thane and Moss find themselves in a race against time, as their relentless hunt for justice leads them deeper into Glasgow's underworld, with every clue and twist drawing them closer to a final chilling confrontation.

More than just a crime novel, Death Department is a stark exploration of the extremes of human nature, set against the backdrop of a city wrestling with its own identity.

Rediscover this essential piece of Scottish crime fiction history, from one of the grandfathers of Tartan Noir.

Published
February 27, 2024

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