Books like Garnethill by Denise Mina
When Maureen O'Donnell finds her boyfriend brutally murdered in her own living room, her world shatters and she becomes the primary suspect. As the investigation unfolds, a determined detective delves into a complex web of motives, secrets, and crime. The story intertwines themes of social conditions, mental illness, women’s roles in crime and justice, and the struggles of women working in shelters and social services.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Denise Mina
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