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The Deep Dark Sleep

A Lennox Thriller, Book 3

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Human remains are recovered from the bottom of the River Clyde. Not an unusual occurrence, but these have been sleeping the deep, dark sleep for eighteen years. Suddenly Glasgow’s underworld is buzzing with the news that the dredged up bones belong to Gentleman Joe Strachan, Glasgow’s most successful and ruthless armed robber. When Isa and Violet, Strachan’s daughters, hire Lennox to find out who has been sending them large sums of cash each year, on the anniversary of Strachan’s most successful robbery, his instincts tell him that this job spells trouble and will take him back into the dark world of the Three Kings - the crime bosses who run the city. He takes the job nevertheless. And soon learns that ignoring his instincts might just cost him his life.

©2011 Craig Russell (P)2012 Quercus Publishing Plc Crime Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Thriller Royalty Mystery
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This was my first Craig Russell novel. The story has many twists and turns but just about stays within the bounds of believability. The central character has all the hallmarks of a true crime thriller anti hero. Terrible but likeable. The reader is truly excellent. I am off now to download the next in the series. Can't wait!

Brilliant, gripping and witty

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The Lennox series of books is a Scotch whisky fuelled ride through 1950's Glasgow. Makes Phillip Marlowe look like miss marple. Highly recommended

Detective noir with a gritty edge

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'Lennox' (say this to yourself in a thick Glasgow accent) and after listening to this audiobook you will not be able to stop yourself from smiling.



A great plot with 1950's Glasgow seedy underworld ever present, Lennox the ever self deprecating private eye sets out to solve the mysterious disappearance of a gangster. Needless to say Lennox falls foul of the ever present 'Three Kings', Glasgows crime bosses.

What stands out is the merciless black humour, even when inevitably Lennox gets roughed up the author manages to make light of the situation.

Looking forward to catching up with Lennox again!

A charming and very funny listen

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Lennox is a fantastic on the edge Character who seems to uncover trouble at every turn while trying to be the good guy.
His supporting cast play their parts well and give an insight in to old style Glasgow thuggery.
Highly recommended for edge of your seat detective work.

Gritty crime and grime drama at its best

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The grittiness of the Glasgow subculture is well painted, its humour as well as its violence. This story had me gripped and anticipating the next twist. Loved it and appreciate the quality of Sean Barrett as the story teller.

Dark and funny, gripping!

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