Books like Glow by Ned Beauman
In South London, May 2010, Raf, a twenty‑two‑year‑old who keeps a bull terrier that watches a pirate radio station’s transmitters, spends nights at raves and day‑time bartending. He first learns of a mysterious recreational drug named Glow at one of these underground parties.
When a close friend disappears without a trace, Raf’s investigation draws him into a web of missing Burmese people and inexplicable animal behavior. The mystery deepens with a corporate conspiracy, and a sudden romantic connection to a beautiful woman who may hold more secrets than she appears.
Ned Beauman blends thriller momentum with intense urban realism, portraying the gritty London streets, the drug scene, and a descent into conspiracy while maintaining his characteristic wit and linguistic flair.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Ned Beauman
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