Body Politic - Softcover

Johnston, Paul

3.81

227 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340694912 ISBN 13: 9780340694916

Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks, 1998

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It is the year 2020, and Edinburgh is now independent. When a gruesome series of murders is committed, Quint Dalrymple is called on to track down the murderer. In doing so he uncovers a tale of government corruption, sex-slave rings, and a killer who specializes in a unique form of organ removal.

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Review:

Praise for BODY POLITIC:

'A hugely entertaining fantasy ... engagingly imagined'
The Times

'An intricate web ... Johnston is a Fawkes among plotters ... Quint's career looks set to blossom'
Observer

'Darkly satirical ... more than just a murder story'
Scotsman

'A fascinating and thought-provoking debut that delivers much and promises more'
Val McDermid in Manchester Evening News

'A thrilling hunt-the psycho novel with countless twists, turns and dead ends ... accomplished ... offers real proof of the vigour and class of current Scottish crimewriting'
Ian Rankin in Scotland on Sunday

'An excellent satire, and good thriller to boot ... Further adventures are promised and eagerly awaited'
Mike Ripley, Daily Telegraph

'Think of Plato's Republic with a body count'
The Sunday Times

'Intricate plotting and tongue in check descriptions of post-Millennial Edinburgh'
Shots

'You'll see why Johnston's bone-chilling dystopia took Britain's John Creasey Award for the year's best crime debut'
Kirkus

About the Author:

Paul Johnston was born and grew up in Scotland. He now spends much of his time on a small Greek island, but regularly visits the UK. THE BLOOD TREE is his fourth novel to feature Quintilian Dalrymple. His first, BODY POLITIC won the CWA John Creasey Memorial Dagger.

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