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Alison and Jenny McGregor, Aberdeen's beloved singing duo, are in the semi-finals of the popular reality TV show, Britain's Next Big Star. When the ransom demand appears, their dream of fame is shattered. The situation escalates as their kidnappers threaten to destroy Alison's career and reputation. The police department is called upon to investigate and rescue them. This high-stakes chase through Scotland's landscapes becomes a thrilling police procedural filled with twists and turns.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Stuart MacBride
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