Before the Storm

In this installment of Alex Gray's Scottish detective series, Detective William Lorimer faces a tense holiday season in Glasgow, with a looming threat of an atrocity on Christmas Eve and a series of murders complicating the case. Meanwhile, in Zimbabwe, Inspector Daniel Kohi returns home to a devastating tragedy, adding another layer of intensity to the story. Combining local knowledge, international connections, and a gripping mystery, the novel explores themes of danger and resilience, all set against a richly atmospheric backdrop.