1989

In 1989 by Val McDermid, journalist Allie Burns is back in a razor-sharp crime thriller set against a world tipping towards upheaval. With her instincts tuned to stories that powerful people want buried, Allie follows a lead on the exploitation of society’s most vulnerable—and refuses to look away.

As her investigation gathers momentum, another narrative begins to tighten: a countdown that points towards murder. Allie’s search for proof becomes a race against time, linking hidden networks, corrupted influence and the human cost of silence, all rendered with McDermid’s keen eye for detail and newsroom grit.

Perfect for readers who love investigative journalism, political thrillers, and dark crime fiction with a strong, smart heroine—and for fans of page-turning Scottish noir atmosphere.

Add it to your shelf and let Allie Burns pull you into the story she can’t afford to drop.