Made A Killing (Studies in Macroeconomic History)

The first of a new Scottish crime series that you have to read A fast moving, gripping crime novel set in the tough crime-ridden streets of Glasgow. Scott Stevenson was a despicable character and nobody mourns when his bloody corpse is found with an ivory tusk driven through his torso. DCI Alex Warren and his team are given the challenging task of discovering his killer. They investigate the numerous people Stevenson has harmed and their enquiries reveal a host of related crimes, motivated by sex and greed. As the body count starts to rise, they struggle to close the case before more lives are lost. Review extracts • tight cast of interesting characters • Mr. Abrams does a great job of bringing the gritty streets of Glasgow to life • I found it so hard to stop reading that I missed my regular Tuesday TV Show • This book is an intriguing escape. It was dark but not too dark. As a reader I enjoyed every twist and turn.. The setting is made authentic not only by the author's Glasgow upbringing but his ability to visualize the grey, gloomy Scottish November that is a perfect setting for this whodunnit • The characters were great. The reason for the murder was believable. I can see it happening in real life. In fact, I am sure it has.