Val McDermid
Born: 06-03-1955
Val McDermid is a celebrated Scottish crime writer known for her gripping thrillers and intricate plots. With a career spanning over three decades, she has penned numerous bestselling series, including the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan novels. A pioneer of the "tartan noir" genre, McDermid draws on her background in journalism to craft compelling narratives. She has received several prestigious awards, cementing her status as a master of crime fiction.
Book summaries for books written by Val McDermid
Quotes
Some secrets were too deep to be forgotten.
Guilt can eat away at you until there's nothing left.
Sometimes the truth is buried deeper than we can imagine.
Friendship can be a powerful force, even in the darkest times.
The sins of the past can haunt us forever.
Justice may be blind, but it never forgets.
Fear can drive people to do unimaginable things.
Regret is a weight that can crush the soul.
Forgiveness is a difficult but necessary path to peace.
In the pursuit of justice, sometimes lines get blurred.
A single moment can change the course of a lifetime.