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Their investigation is a page turner because of all the hints and questions which conspire to baffle the reader in the way you want a thriller to.
Book review: No Less the Devil, by Stuart MacBride - The Scotsman
It’s clear she is struggling with PTSD so professional standards are on her back to engage with her therapist. Detective Sergeant Lucy McVeigh is looking at another case involving Benedict Strachan, who was just eleven when he hunted down and killed a homeless man. I immediately thought about all those people who post pictures of their cats on their social media pages (and I am guilty of this). Released after serving 16 years in prison he is now seeking help from Lucy but is adamant he still won't give up the name of his accomplice.
As usual the characterisation of this pair is superb and we quickly are drawn into their relationchip and the dynamics of it are soooo deliciously full of humour, respect and mutual caring - Love them! This novel has a new central character – Detective Sergeant Lucy McVeigh and trusty sidekick DC Duncan Fraser, ‘the Dunk. The surprising twist that emerges near the end is likely to divide readers, with some no doubt finding it a step too far. Not only that, a mysterious stalker is tracking her movements and causing damage to property, and she's also caught the attention of a very persistent officer from Professional Standards.
No Less The Devil by Stuart MacBride - Penguin Books Australia No Less The Devil by Stuart MacBride - Penguin Books Australia
Lucy is fortunate that she has the relaxed and affable Dunk as her partner and MacBride’s signature snappy dialogue, sarcasm and humour keeps their relationship interesting.Whether it's a genre-defying masterstroke or a strange literary experiment is really up to each individual reader's judgment, I suppose. This dedication is accompanied by a photo of Grendel, who may be a British Longhair, but I’m not certain. But if you are after a straight-up police procedural then you might find this one a bit too hard to swallow. The media is whipping up a storm, the top brass are demanding results, but the investigation is sinking fast. MacBride is not just a master at capturing the stomach-turning crime scenes and fast paced action, but has talent for describing the less appealing aspects of life.
No Less The Devil | Stuart MacBride | 9781787634909 | NetGalley No Less The Devil | Stuart MacBride | 9781787634909 | NetGalley
In loving memory of Grendel MacBride, my constant companion, muse, and very own little fuzzy serial killer. appeared in some bizarre World War Two musical production; did my best to avoid eating haggis and generally ran about the place a lot. It’s almost as if MacBride has taken all the quirkiness and occasional bizarreness that usually colour his Logan MacRae series and condensed it all into the last hundred pages.It is made clear that MacVeigh has a traumatic past, she is suffering from PTSD, for which she is forced to see her no good therapist, we do eventually learn the details of the 'event', something she is not allowed to forget about, with Sarah Black hellbent on ensuring she continues to pay. There was never any explanation for his actions, but now, after sixteen years, he’s back on the streets again and is asking Lucy for protection.
No Less the Devil’ by Stuart MacBride Book Review: ‘No Less the Devil’ by Stuart MacBride
Seventeen months have passed and the officers conducting Operation Maypole are still no closer to cracking it. Although it has a flawed ending, it is still one of the most ambitious thrillers published thus far this year. His sarcasm, constant complaints about the structure of society and reluctance to expel effort make for a pleasing counterpoint to the bullish Lucy. These clues take them to such unfamiliar places as the home of Benedict’s parents and to a very, very posh school for gifted children.Next up was an elongated spell in Westhill -- a small suburb seven miles west of Aberdeen -- where I embarked upon a mediocre academic career, hindered by a complete inability to spell and an attention span the length of a gnat's doodad. As a reader, every twist and turn, every carefully placed piece of additional information, every morsel of information all come together to a satisfying, grab you by the throat, fast paced read. I received a suprise copy of No Less the Devil by Stuart McBride from Penguin Books Australia and immediately my husband stole it and read it. Now, after after 16 years he's back on the streets again - battered, frightened, convinced a shadowy 'They' are out to get him, and begging Lucy for help.
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