Only the Dead Can Tell by Alex Gray

In Only the Dead Can Tell, Alex Gray masterfully weaves a gripping crime thriller set against the atmospheric backdrop of Glasgow. The story begins with the brutal murder of Dorothy Guildford, found stabbed in her own home. While all evidence initially points to her husband, Peter, forensic pathologist Dr. Rosie Fergusson suspects a more sinister truth beneath the surface. As Detective Superintendent William Lorimer and his team dig deeper, they uncover unsettling connections between Dorothy’s death and a dangerous human-trafficking network operating in the city.

With meticulous plotting and rich character development, Gray explores the complexities of police investigations, blending suspense with the personal struggles of those seeking justice. The tension builds with each twist, immersing readers in a world where deception runs deep and the line between guilt and innocence is never clear. Only the Dead Can Tell is a chilling, thought-provoking addition to the DSI William Lorimer series, cementing Alex Gray’s place as a master of crime fiction.