Cast a Cold Eye

A Jimmy Dreghorn Mystery

By: Robbie Morrison

Narrated by: Angus King

In 1930s Glasgow, partners Jimmy Dreghorn and Archie McDaid face a danger that threatens to set their city aflame—the second novel in the acclaimed mystery series that began with Edge of the Grave.

“This is Peaky Blinders territory. . . . Packed with dramatic action and unforgettable characters, it casts a hypnotic spell and stirs the blood.”—Daily Mail

Glasgow, 1933. Murder is nothing new in the Depression-era city, especially to war veterans Inspector Jimmy Dreghorn and his partner, “Bonnie” Archie McDaid. But the dead man found in a narrowboat on the Forth and Clyde Canal, executed with a single shot to the back of the head, is no ordinary killing.

Violence usually erupts in the heat of the moment—the razor-gangs that stalk the streets settle scores with knives and fists. But firearms suggest something more sinister, especially when the killer strikes again. Meanwhile, other forces are stirring within the city. A suspected IRA cell is at large, embedded within the criminal gangs and attracting the ruthless attention of Special Branch agents from London.

With political and sectarian tensions rising and the body count mounting, Dreghorn and McDaid pursue an investigation into the dark heart of humanity—where one man’s freedom fighter is another man’s terrorist, and noble ideals are swept away by bloody vengeance.

Critic reviews

“[Robbie] Morrison hasn’t so much written a novel as built a time machine: step in and be transported.”—The Scotsman

“Morrison writes with vividness and perception, and he is effective at showing action from multiple perspectives. Fast-moving and engaging.”—Literary Review

“This is Peaky Blinders territory. . . . Packed with dramatic action and unforgettable characters, it casts a hypnotic spell and stirs the blood.”—Daily Mail

This author paints a vivid action scene

I felt like I was dodging bullets as I read. And Angus King brought it home with his masterful voice. Very satisfying all round with plenty of personal details to give some breathing room. Character is all to me and Robinson has built a complex human picture of Jimmy Dreghorn. And of McDade to a lesser degree. I ‘ll be back for more.

Loved the story and. Characters.

I enjoyed escaping into both of the books in the series hope there are more to come.

Love Jimmy Dreghorn

Great characters and story line, patiently waiting for the next release. Setting of Glasgow in 1930's is really interesting. To top it off, Angus King narrates.