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Author: Christopher Brookmyre

📘 A Tale Etched in Blood and Hard Black Pencil by Christopher Brookmyre

In a haunting exploration of friendship and violence, Christopher Brookmyre’s novel follows two childhood companions who face the shock of a murder on the outskirts of Glasgow. Their shared history unravels as they confront the unsettling question of whether early bonds can predict adult deeds.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Psychology/General Psychology

Authors: Christopher Brookmyre

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