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Deadly Secrecy - (Willie Morton Political Thriller) by Andrew Scott (Paperback)

 Deadly Secrecy - (Willie Morton Political Thriller) by  Andrew Scott (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Nuclear conspiracy thriller by prize-winning Scottish author<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>"Riveting... rewarding and satisfying... tension-filled from start to finish" DUNDEE COURIER</strong></p><p><strong>"Real page turner... keeps up the tension throughout" LESLEY RIDDOCH</strong></p><p><strong>"Loosely based on the Willie McRae killing, a fast-moving novel... keeps you involved right to the end... a very good read" SCOTS INDEPENDENT</strong></p><p>Cross-border relations between Westminster and Holyrood are tense over nuclear policy as journalist Willie Morton investigates the death of anti-nuclear activist Angus McBain and begins to suspect he was killed for what he knew.</p><p>Was there UK Government collusion in the murder of McBain and conspiracy over illegal radioactive convoys heading to Dounreay? And can Morton keep clear of the sinister, deadly forces in headlong pursuit from Loch Ness to Arisaig and Oban, and across the treacherous Sound of Kerrera in the dark...? Trapped in a remote distillery at Bridge of Orchy, as bullets dent the copper stills, surely Morton's time is up...?</p><p>Andrew Scott's pacy political thrillers explore the uncertain and ambiguous terrain between a declining Britain and an emerging Scotland, in fast-moving novels that combine an insider's insight with all-too-believable scenarios set in beautiful locations in contemporary Scotland, England and Europe.</p><p> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em> </em></p><p>Moves along enjoyably and at a brisk pace </p><p><strong><em>The Herald</em></strong></p><p>Enjoying this story of intrigue... topical!</p><p><strong><em>Billy Kay </em></strong></p><p>Riveting... rewarding and satisfying... tension-filled from start to finish... a complex, multi-layered novel that demands the reader's undivided attention to keep up with the fast pace... a gritty read that leaves you reeling... very impressive. </p><p><strong><em>Dundee Courier</em></strong></p><p>Entertaining conspiracy fiction with the Brits as the baddies. </p><p><strong><em>David Clegg, Daily Record</em></strong></p><p>A fast-moving novel... keeps you involved right to the end... a very good read.</p><p><strong><em>Scots Independent</em></strong></p><p>This former press officer's debut mystery is a page-turner. </p><p><strong><em>Evening Telegraph</em></strong></p><p>Scott cleverly weaves together this nuclear-charged thriller across the Highlands.</p><p><strong><em>Scottish Field</em></strong></p><p>Complex, interactive web of characters skilfully presented... enjoyable and satisfying thriller which I recommend to all who enjoy spy action stories.</p><p><strong><em>Norma Miles, Vine Voice</em></strong></p><p>Real page-turner... keeps up the tension throughout ...beautiful descriptions of Scottish landscapes and the theme is very relevant.</p><p><strong><em>Lesley Riddoch</em></strong></p><p>Readers will like it and Scott's point is well-made: on much that matters, we're too often told that we're not told for our own good.</p><p><strong><em>Press & Journal</em></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><br>

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