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John Harkin

Revenge. Betrayal. Murder.

In the gritty underbelly of 1980s Glasgow, Scotland, one cop stands tall - even with a fear of heights. 

Faced with a daunting task, DI Luc Kidston must focus on finding a samurai sword-wielding vigilante while untangling the case of one of his protégés, who's accused of a chilling crime. 

To solve both problems Kidston will have to take some unorthodox steps, including enlisting the help of a forensic hypnotist and challenging his own colleagues. 

As the stakes rise, will he be able to push beyond his limits?

"The Fear of Falling" is perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster and Ian Rankin.

Born and raised in Glasgow, John Harkin's novels draw on his experience as a former police commander and hostage negotiator. His debut novel, "The Fear of Falling", was featured in Bloody Scotland - an annual crime fiction festival.

Neil McFarlane

SAGA Egmont

The DI Kidston Crime Thrillers

The Fear of Falling

The new crime thriller by the author of The Fear of Falling: “A gritty and unflinching journey through 90’s Glasgow . . . Dark, delicious, and authentic.” —Marrisse Whittaker, author of Buried Dreams

 As DI Luc Kidston investigates the grisly murder of a prominent, openly gay prosecutor, he discovers that a friend of the victim died just a few weeks earlier—but botched police work resulted in a suicide ruling. When the case becomes a double murder inquiry, Kidston believes he may be tracking a serial killer.

 Now amid rising tensions within his team, Kidston’s family is targeted by a shady nightclub manager who blames the detective for interfering with his business. But Kidston’s attempts to lure a murderer out of the shadows, while also racing to free a loved one from captivity, will plunge him into darkness in a suspenseful and terrifying climax . . .

 Can Kidston crack the case and make it out in one piece?

Bloodhound Books

A Fear of Dark Places

In gritty Glasgow, a police detective confronts criminals—as well as an enemy that lies within …

In the seedy environs of 1980s Glasgow, Scotland, it takes guts to be a cop. DI Luc Kidston has guts—though he also has a weak spot thanks to his fear of heights. Now he must focus on finding a samurai sword–wielding vigilante—and untangling the case of one of his protégés, who’s been arrested for allegedly putting a woman into a coma.

Solving both problems will lead Kidston to take some unorthodox steps, including hiring a forensic hypnotist. It will also bring him into conflict with his own colleagues and lead him to fight for his life in a terrifying showdown …

The DI Kidston Crime Thrillers - The book series

The DI Kidston Crime Thrillers - The book series

The DI Kidston Crime Thrillers books in order

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