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Hostage to Murder

Lindsay Gordon, Book 6

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Hostage to Murder

By: Val McDermid
Narrated by: Caroline Guthrie
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The fifth novel in the Lindsay Gordon series.

Spraining an ankle is rarely a stroke of luck, but for Lindsay Gordon, jobless in Glasgow, the injury is her introduction to young freelance journalist Rory McLaren and the opening of a new chapter in her life.

Rory's invitation to work alongside her in her booth at the Cafe Virginia is irresistible. From there it is just a short step to political corruption and other juicy stories – all welcome distractions from Lindsay's problems at home, where her long-term lover Sophie has decided to heed the ticking of her biological clock and get pregnant. But when a local car-dealer's stepson is kidnapped, Lindsay and Rory are invited to trade journalism for detection. The trail leads them to St Petersburg and a dangerous snatch-back operation. It's a journey that brings a whole new dimension of risk into Lindsay's life.

Back in Glasgow, it becomes clear that Lindsay and Rory have stumbled into a bigger, more violent piece of business than either of them could have guessed – and one which will test Lindsay to her absolute limits.

©2003 V.L. McDermid (P)2018 W. F. Howes Ltd
Action & Adventure Crime Thrillers Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense

Critic reviews

“Tough, exciting, moody and unpredictable.” (The Times)

“Neatly constructed and splendidly sarcastic.” (Daily Telegraph)

“McDermid not only keeps you guessing but keeps you interested.” (Sunday Telegraph)

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