The Riverman
A DCI Lorimer Novel
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4.1 • 35 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Fans of atmospheric police procedurals will love watching Glasgow vividly come to life with the shocking twists and turns that have made Alex Gray an international bestseller
When a dead body is fished out of Glasgow’s River Clyde the morning after an office celebration, it looks like a case of accidental death. But an anonymous telephone call and a forensic toxicology test give Detective Chief Inspector William Lorimer reason to think otherwise. Probing deeper into the life and business of the deceased accountant, a seemingly upright member of the community, Lorimer finds only more unanswered questions.
What is the secret his widow seems to be concealing? Was the international accounting firm facing financial difficulties? What has become of the dead man’s protégé who has disappeared in New York? And when another employee is found dead in her riverside flat these questions become much more disturbing. Lorimer must cope not only with deceptions from the firm, but also with suspicions from those far closer to home . . .
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
First published in the U.K. in 2007, Gray's solid fourth book featuring Det. Chief Insp. William Lorimer (after 2005's Shadows of Sounds) finds the Glasgow detective investigating the drowning death of Duncan Forbes, a partner in the prestigious accounting firm Forbes Macgregor, who surfaces in the river Clyde. Gray's narrative makes it obvious that something is wrong at Forbes Macgregor as the remaining four managing partners attempt to deal with the crisis. Police efforts are further fueled by the disappearance of one of the firm's rising stars and the death of another key employee. Psychologist and profiler Solomon Brightman adds his expertise, while Lorimer struggles to get a grip on the partners' personalities and actions. Patient police work uncovers some surprising links to other crimes. Gray's series should appeal to fans of both procedurals and psychological dissections of crimes.
Customer Reviews
The Riverman
I thought it was a great read. It kept me interested and trying to figure out who was behind it. I especially appreciated no F bombs & almost no bad language. Thanks very much. I am looking forward to ' Pitch Black' !!
The Riverman
How could a murder mystery about accountants be so hard to put down ?