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Set against the backdrop of the Edinburgh International Festival, *One Good Turn* follows Jackson Brodie—an ex‑army man, former police officer and private detective—whose ordinary day is transformed by a sudden road‑rage incident. The chaos that follows thrusts Brodie into the centre of a police investigation, compelling him to untangle a web of motives, identities, and hidden connections. As she spins these strands, Kate Atkinson entwines themes of love, money, and personal revelation, delivering a tight, witty thriller that balances suspense with insightful character work.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Kate Atkinson
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