An errant crisp packet is all that stands between DI Alex Scrimgeour being murdered on his way to work. Who would want Alex dead? Or was it perhaps a case of mistaken identity? If the bullet wasn’t meant for Alex, then who was it meant for and why?
Alex’s journalist daughter, Kate, newly in his life and now happily settled in the same city, is obsessed with finding out more about a spate of apparent teenage suicides in the city. What do the deaths have in common, if anything? And who are the two mysterious ‘friends’ claiming that some of the teenagers were suicidal despite their families believing otherwise?
Despite pressing domestic issues, Kate can’t let the matter go, plunging her into a potentially dangerous situation.
When his would-be killer turns up dead, Alex is forced to look further back into the past to discover what motivated the shooting. Who is behind the vendetta? Can they be stopped before the next attempt is more successful?
What did I think?
You're always guaranteed a good read with a Maureen Myant book and The Fallen is no exception. It's the fourth book in the brilliant Glasgow Southside Crime Series and, whilst you could read it as a standalone, it's absolutely superb when read as part of the series.
I was hooked from the moment I picked this book up when an attempt is made on Di Alex Scrimgeour's life. He's certainly a bit of an acquired taste but he doesn't know who could possibly want him dead. I really like Alex and his personal life plays a big part in the book; I loved seeing the relationship blossoming with his daughter Kate which is in stark contrast to the relationship he has with his dour niece Gillian.
Kate is a journalist and she has sniffed out a story regarding some recent teen suicides. The families don't believe their children would take their own lives and it's heartbreaking for them. Kate thinks there's something off too but getting close to the truth puts her in danger and my eyes were on stalks as I was reading.
The suicide storyline is very dark and disturbing but it is written sensitively and respectfully. There's a lot going on in the book to keep the pages turning rapidly as the myriad strands of the plot weave in and out of the vivid prose.
Gripping, thrilling and fast-paced, The Fallen is an outstanding instalment in a magnificent series. Very highly recommended.
I chose to read an ARC and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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