A Taste of Ashes - Tony Black

Detective Inspector Bob Valentine returns to duty, after a narrow escape with death, only to be confronted with the discovery of a corpse on a kitchen table with a horrific neck wound. A mystery also surrounds the victim's missing partner and her daughter. 'br''br'When the murder investigation reveals a tragic family drama, Valentine struggles with rapidly unfolding events and the terrifying visions that haunt him. 'br''br'As he uncovers the family's illicit secrets, can he keep a grip on the case and on his own sanity before the body count starts to rise? 'br''br'Praise for Books by Tony Black: 'br''br'"Tony Black is my favourite British crime writer." -Irvine Welsh 'br''br'"If you're a fan of the Ian Rankins, Denise Minas and Irvine Welshes of this world, this is most certainly one for you." -'i'The Scotsman'/i' 'br''br'"Black is one of those excellent perpetrators of Scottish noir: a compelling and convincing portrayer of raw emotions in a vicious milieu." -'i'The Times'/i' 'br''br'"This up-and-coming crime writer isn't portraying the Edinburgh in the Visit Scotland tourism brochures." -'i'The Sun'/i' 'br''br'"Taut, with a heart-wrenchingly honest protagonist and impressive literary style, it is among the best of the new Tartan Noir." -'i'The Daily Mail'/i' 'br''br'"Irvine Welsh adores him, Ken Bruen can't praise him highly enough-Tony Black is the new Scottish noir king you need on your bookshelf." -'i'Shortlist Magazine'/i' 'br''br'"An accomplished and impressive piece of tartan noir." -'i'The List'/i' 'br''br'"Black's visceral prose makes this a superior offering in a crowded market." -'i'Big Issue'/i'