Monday 31 January 2022

NEW RELEASE: APHRODITE'S ISLAND BY HILARY GREEN

Greetings on a crisp winter morning from Joffe Books. I hope you're having a nice weekend, with plenty of good books to keep you entertained. 

Today, we are thrilled to announce the release of APHRODITE'S ISLAND, a captivating new historical fiction novel from bestselling author Hilary Green, perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Victoria Hislop, Elisabeth Gifford, Fiona Valpy, or Lucinda Riley. Pick up your copy now for just 99p | 99c!

Cressida thought she knew her family’s history, but when she finds a box of old love letters, it makes her question everything.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This novel never let up on the drama . . . I kept turning the pages to see how it would all end.” Leigh

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love all Hilary Green's books and this one was no exception . . . It was good from start to finish and I definitely recommend it.” JIT

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is the kind of book that you can't wait to finish as you want to know what happens, but that paradoxically is so good that you don't want to finish it.” Julie R.

If you're looking for a gripping read that will take you on an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and discovery, then you'll love bestselling author Hilary Green's acclaimed new historical novel.

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ONE LETTER CAN CHANGE YOUR WHOLE LIFE.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Loved this! I was gripped and couldn’t put it down.” Viv

Cressida thought she knew her family’s history, but when she finds a box of old love letters, it makes her question everything.

Cyprus, 1955.

17-year-old Ariadne is in love with young British National Serviceman, Stephen Allenby.

But her family are deeply involved with an organization campaigning for a union with Greece, and do not approve.

And they’re not the only ones.

It’s only a matter of time before Stephen is sent back to England, leaving Ariadne pregnant and alone.

Stephen does his best to move on with his life. He marries Laura and has a baby girl called Cressida, but it’s not long before the cracks start to show and his marriage falls apart . . .

Cyprus, 1998.

Forty-three years later, Cressida goes to Cyprus to recover from the double trauma of her mother’s death and the desertion of her boyfriend.

She wants to find out why her father disappeared from her life when she was six, and she’s convinced the island holds the answers.

The chance discovery of a box of love letters written in Greek to her father leads Cressida on a quest for the truth. Who wrote those letters? And are they somehow linked to her father’s disappearance?

Her search for answers leads her on a heartbreaking journey of love, loss and discovery.

This unputdownable historical novel will be devoured by fans of Amanda Prowse, Victoria Hislop, Elisabeth Gifford, Fiona Valpy, Lucinda Riley, Janet Skeslien Charles, Kathleen McGurl, Rhys Bowen, Tessa Morris-Suzuki and Angela Petch.

READERS LOVE APHRODITE’S ISLAND:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This novel never let up on the drama . . . I kept turning the pages to see how it would all end.” Leigh

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love all Hilary Green's books and this one was no exception . . . It was good from start to finish and I definitely recommend it.” JIT

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is the kind of book that you can't wait to finish as you want to know what happens, but that paradoxically is so good that you don't want to finish it.” Julie R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A thoroughly good read!” Amazon customer

ALSO BY HILARY GREEN
OPERATION KINGFISHER
TWICE ROYAL LADY
APHRODITE’S ISLAND

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Sunday 30 January 2022

NEW RELEASE: LAST RESORT BY DAN LATUS

Greetings from Shoreditch, London. I hope you're having a restful and enjoyable weekend. 

If you're looking for a gripping new thriller, filled with page-turning action, globe-trotting adventure, and guaranteed to get your heart racing, then we have just the ticket!

Bestselling author Dan Latus'stwisty new action thriller LAST RESORT is out now for just 99p | 99c, and is the perfect up-all-night read for fans of Mark Dawson, Frederick Forsyth, David Baldacci or Rob Sinclair.

'You're the best man for it, Jake.'

How often has Jake Ord heard that line? This time it’s his old boss Sir Giles Henderson asking him to babysit Yuri Bortsov, a Russian fugitive.

So begins a desperate race across Europe. Jake and his girlfriend Magda take Bortsov to the Portuguese island of Armona, with a gang of ruthless hitmen hot on their heels.

They just have to keep him alive until the exfiltration team can reach them. But the Russians are always one step ahead. And they’re closing in . . .

Cat and Mouse is a dangerous game, even if you're Jack Ord.

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AN EXHILARATING ADVENTURE THRILLER WITH HEART-STOPPING TWISTS.

‘You’re the best man for it, Jake.’

How often has Jake Ord heard that line? This time it’s his old boss Sir Giles Henderson asking him to babysit a Russian fugitive, of all things.

Yuri Bortsov was involved in a failed coup and the American rescue attempt ended in carnage. Every operative was slaughtered. Now the Russians are after him. Which can only mean one thing — Jake is his last resort.

Jake is sent to Budva, Montenegro, where Bortsov is holding out in. And so begins a desperate race across Europe. Jake and his girlfriend Magda take Bortsov to the Portuguese island of Armona, with a gang of ruthless hitmen hot on their heels.

They just have to keep him alive until the exfiltration team can reach them. But the Russians are always one step ahead. And they’re closing in . . .

CAT AND MOUSE IS A DANGEROUS GAME, EVEN IF YOU’RE JAKE ORD.

MEET JAKE ORD, an ex-spy who does not dwell on the past. Why would he? It holds few attractions for him. He just wants some peace and quiet in his retirement. But characters from the old days keep cropping up. And they always bring trouble. Luckily, Jake is a man who can handle himself. And he’s not afraid of getting his hands dirty.

Perfect for fans of Mark Dawson, Paul Bennett, Andy Maslen, Frederick Forsyth, David Baldacci, J.B. Turner, and Rob Sinclair.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT DAN LATUS:

“Dan Latus’s style is trimmed, hard and fast. There isn’t a paragraph or word in there that doesn’t belong, so the story really rips along.” J.R

“Looking forward to the next.” Linda

“The prose is tight and lean, the dialogue is boiled down to straight-talking and the action is always believable.” Jack

ALSO BY DAN LATUS
JAKE ORD THRILLER SERIES
Book 1: NO PLACE TO HIDE
Book 2: NEVER LOOK BACK
Book 3: LAST RESORT

FRANK DOY SERIES
Book 1: RISKY MISSION
Book 2: OUT OF THE NIGHT
Book 3: A DEATH AT SOUTH GARE
Book 4: LIVING DANGEROUSLY
Book 5: ONE DAMN THING AFTER ANOTHER
Book 6: SAVING HARRY
Book 7: BOROVSKY’S GOLD
Book 8: TERROR FROM THE SEA
Book 9: NOT DEAD YET
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Saturday 29 January 2022

NEW RELEASE: AN ANTIQUE MURDER BY NORMAN RUSSELL

Good morning from Joffe Books!

There are some mysteries in life that will never be solved: what happens in a black hole; the identity of Jack the Ripper; and where, exactly, all the socks go. But there are few things more satisfying than a twisty and gripping murder mystery that keeps you guessing and on your toes until the grand reveal . . .

Today, we are delighted to announce the release of a classic murder mystery by Norman Russell, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Anthony Horowitz, Simon Brett, or Midsomer Murders. AN ANTIQUE MURDER is out now for just 99p | 99c, and is the perfect whodunnit to scratch that mystery itch!

The Irving retirement home for actors in their twilight years is never short of drama.

Not least when legendary thespian Sir Frank Taylor is discovered dead in his bloodstained bed. A Nazi dagger plunged deep in his chest.

The residents at the Irving are now living in perpetual fear. Who will be next?

The race is on to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.

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Delivering twist after brilliant twist, this clever whodunnit will keep you guessing until the final page.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Some antiques can be real gems. ENJOY!” Paul J., Netgalley

The Irving retirement home for actors in their twilight years is never short of drama.

Not least when legendary thespian Sir Frank Taylor is discovered dead in his bloodstained bed. A Nazi dagger plunged deep in his chest.

Sir Frank was once England’s most dazzling leading man, but someone is clearly not a fan.

Detectives French and Edwards are called to the home to investigate. And soon find out the star of the stage was hiding a shocking secret he never wanted his public to know.

The residents at the Irving are now living in perpetual fear. Who will be next?

The race is on to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.

A victim who thought he could outrun his past.
A killer who’ll never forget.
Two detectives determined to find the truth.

____________________

Perfect for fans of Midsomer Murders, Agatha Christie, Frances Lloyd, Catherine Moloney, Anthony Horowitz, Simon Brett or Ann Cleeves.

Readers can’t get enough of the Oldminster mysteries:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a twisty plot! Kind of like if Agatha Christie was alive and writing mysteries in the present.” Karen

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Blackmail, crime, murder, revenge, obsession, deception, lies and secrets . . . this book has it all!” Linda S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved it! Has the feel of an old-fashioned mystery, but set in the present . . . the ending was excellent.” Hannelore

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Colourful characters abound, but beware! No one is quite what they seem . . . some antiques can be real gems. ENJOY!” Paul J.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Enjoyed it immensely.” Aileen

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Well written and entertaining with excellent characterization throughout, plenty of plot twists and turns.” John

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fantastic mystery that is well written and has great characters. I loved this book and want to read more from this author.” Cristie

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great read. The author wrote a story that was interesting and moved at a pace that kept me engaged.” Heather

THE SETTING
Oldminster is a city with a past and an ancient cathedral at its heart. Visit the twisty maze-like streets of the old quarter, and prepare to fall in love. But cross over the river — to the seamy side of town — and you’ll discover a secret side to this picture-perfect little place. Oldminster might seem like a place for summer rain and golden sunsets, but like Miss Marple’s village, it’s cram-full of wickedness.

THE DETECTIVES
DS Glyn Edwards
Thirty-something DS Edwards lives with his wife Sandra, but his home life is anything but blissful. Is his career about to cost him his marriage? Or can he find a way to reconcile the two? Either way, Glyn is a very hands-on detective who never gives up on a case. He works hand-in-glove with his superior officer . . .

DI Paul French
Redoubtable Detective French has always been a stickler for order, detail and procedure — until the arrival of his baby daughter late in his marriage to Moira turned his orderly world upside down. Still, he doesn’t suffer fools gladly, and is more than a match for certain prickly, well-to-do residents of Oldminster.

ALSO BY NORMAN RUSSELL
THE OLDMINSTER MYSTERIES
Book 1: AN INVITATION TO MURDER
Book 2: AN ANTIQUE MURDER
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Thursday 27 January 2022

NEW RELEASE: TOO CLOSE TO KILL BY ELIZABETH GUNN

Good morning from Joffe Books. 

With the weekend on the horizon, we are thrilled to share with you an addictive new thriller from legendary crime fiction novelist Elizabeth Gunn, described by The New York Times as the author of "precision-tooled procedurals".

Out today for just 99p | 99c, TOO CLOSE TO KILL is a totally gripping new crime thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Gregg Olsen, Rita Herron or Elmore Leonard, and is guaranteed to keep you turning the pages until the early hours.

THE PERFECT COUPLE — OR THE PERFECT MURDER?

Frank and Lois’s housekeeper arrives for work as normal. But once inside something’s clearly gone very wrong. They have been shot dead in what the police think is a murder-suicide.

Detective Sarah Burke isn’t convinced. Which means she might have a killer on her hands . . .

That’s not Sarah’s only concern. A chopped-up body is found in a box on the other side of town. Sarah has just one question — who’s in the box?

It's not easy being the only female homicide detective in Tucson, Arizona.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Exceptional. Elizabeth Gunn does her research . . . A gritty murder mystery.” Mary

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The taut story twists in the shimmering summer heat of Arizona.” Mark
 
AN ADDICTIVE DETECTIVE MYSTERY FROM ONE OF THE MOST BELOVED AUTHORS IN CRIME.
 
Please note this book was previously published as Kissing Arizona.
 
The perfect couple — or the perfect murder?
 
The perfect house, a beautiful lawn, a huge pool and a state-of-the-art kitchen.
 
Frank and Lois’s housekeeper arrives for work as normal. But once inside something’s clearly gone very wrong.
 
She finds her wealthy employers lying in the hallway with their faces blown off. 
 
They always seemed so good together. But did Frank shoot Lois and then turn the gun on himself?
 
Detective Sarah Burke isn’t convinced. Which means there may be a killer on the loose . . .
 
That’s not Sarah’s only concern. A chopped-up body is found in a box on the other side of town.
 
Sarah has just one question — who’s in the box?
 
An absolutely compelling detective mystery perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Gregg Olsen, Rita Herron, Sara Paretsky, Sue Grafton, Marcia Muller, J.A. Jance, Mary Burton, Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliott, Robert Dugoni and Isabella Maldonado.
 
Readers love this gripping mystery:
 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Exceptional. Elizabeth Gunn does her research . . . A gritty murder mystery.” Mary
 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A solid, engaging, satisfying police procedural.” Kali
 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I think I have found another new author I like!” Kathleen
 
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Funny and interesting.” Penny
 
“The plot involved the central character’s personal life making it rich and fulfilling.” Michele
 
“Domestic and social upheaval plague Tucson detective Sarah Burke . . . Solid procedural fare.” Kirkus
 
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Seasoned thirty-five-year-old Sarah Burke replaced her youthful bloom with burnished fitness and a put-together look that said to her friends, ‘Trust me,’ and to the bad guys, ‘Don’t even think about it.’ Occasionally some fool thought about it anyway, and for those times she wears a Glock nine in a paddle holster on her belt. Thirteen years in the department had fixed her attitude — wary and seldom surprised. She had transferred into Homicide a little over a year ago because she was ready for bigger challenges. More ambitious than ever now that she’s single again, Sarah wants to work with the best people, hone her skills, keep moving up.
 
THE SETTING
Tucson, Arizona, eighty miles from the Mexican border, is a city with ancient roots and a panoply of modern problems. Sprawled in a beautiful valley in the Southwest, Tucson struggles with border issues, shrinking water resources, and a booming drug trade, but its prosperity relies on the steady flow of tourists and retirees attracted to its wonderful weather, where, as the locals say, it’s ‘too hot to spit’.
 
ALSO BY ELIZABETH GUNN
DETECTIVE SARAH BURKE MYSTERIES
Book 1: CLOSE TO HER
Book 2: AT CLOSE RANGE
Book 3: TOO CLOSE TO KILL
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Wednesday 26 January 2022

NEW RELEASE: WEST COUNTRY MURDER BY DEREK THOMPSON

Greetings from Shoreditch, London on an overcast winter morning. I hope you're having a wonderful week, and are staying comfortable and surrounded by good books. 

Today, we are delighted to announce a thrilling and twisty new murder mystery by bestselling author Derek Thompson, essential reading for fans of Helen. H. Durrant, Rachel McLean, L.J. Ross, Angela Marsons, J.D. Kirk or Biba Pearce.

If you enjoy crime mysteries with an atmospheric setting, page-turning plotting, and brilliant characters, then you'll love WEST COUNTRY MURDER — out now for just 99p | 99c.

A literary festival.
A dead body.
No fingerprints.

A man is found dead in his car. The only clue is a book signed by local author Juliette Kimani, who is in town for the Wiltshire Literary Festival. If only the writer wasn’t denying ever having met the man . . .

Detective Craig Wild discovers that the victim was using a fake name. What did he have to hide? 

If he can find the man’s real identity he might just crack this case. But first he must deal with some very dangerous people.

Readers LOVE the new Derek Thompson mystery:

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The book kept me intrigued from beginning to end.” Barbara

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really enjoyed it . . . PC Marnie Olsen is a great character.” Angela

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was hooked within the first few pages and I loved it" Nessa

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great story with enough twists and turns to keep you intrigued and guessing until the very end.” Ily R

THE WEST COUNTRY CAN BE WILD.

A literary festival. A dead body. No fingerprints.

At first PC Marnie Olsen thinks the man in the car is asleep. But the lack of movement and strange tilt of the head are a dead giveaway.

The only clue is a book signed by local author Juliette Kimani, who is holding court at the Wiltshire literary festival.

This could be a real breakthrough. If only the writer wasn’t flatly denying ever having met the man . . .

Detective Craig Wild discovers that the victim was using a fake name. What did he have to hide?

If Wild can find the man’s real identity he might just crack this case. But first he must deal with some very dangerous people.

Detective Craig Wild will be pushed to his limits in this gripping crime mystery packed with twists and turns.

Perfect for fans of Helen. H. Durrant, Rachel McLean, L.J. Ross, Angela Marsons, J.D. Kirk or Biba Pearce.

MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Craig Wild couldn’t cut it in London. Now he must swap the Met for Mayberry, a sleepy Wiltshire backwater where ambition goes to die. He’s always been a loner, even when he was married. Like many long-time coppers, it's the job that gives him his sense of self and a purpose. He’s a good copper — most of the time. But his method is to follow his nose, disregard his superiors and get the job done.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT WEST COUNTRY MURDER:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A lot of action and fast-paced goings-on. Will keep you engrossed in the whole story.” Booklover B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An exciting and fairly pacey murder mystery. Loved it.” Aileen

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A thrilling police procedural murder mystery.” Carol

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The book kept me intrigued from beginning to end.” Barbara

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really enjoyed it . . . PC Marnie Olsen is a great character.” Angela

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was hooked within the first few pages and I loved it . . . WOW what a book. I will be reading more books by Derek.” Nessa

“Liked this a lot. Would read more of this series.” Deborah

“Good book! This book had suspense, intrigue, and a bit of a who-done-it!” Debbie

ALSO BY DEREK THOMPSON
DETECTIVE CRAIG WILD MYSTERIES
Book 1: LONG SHADOWS
Book 2: WEST COUNTRY MURDER

THOMAS BLADEN THRILLERS
Book 1: STANDPOINT
Book 2: LINE OF SIGHT
Book 3: CAUSE & EFFECT
Book 4: SHADOW STATE
Book 5: FLASHPOINT
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Tuesday 25 January 2022

NEW RELEASE: DETECTIVE HELEN CARTER BOOKS 1-3 BOX SET

Good afternoon from the team at Joffe Books! 

Today is WORLD OPPOSITE DAY, so we are very upset to present to you this terrible-value box set on THREE totally gripping police procedural mysteries set in Edinburgh from bestselling author Jodie Lawrance — out now for 99p | 99c!

THE DETECTIVE HELEN CARTER BOOKS 1-3 BOX SET contains three full-length books — The Uniform, The Evidence, and The Suspects — and introduces the unforgettable character of Detective Helen Carter, one of the few female officers on the force, as she battles against her colleagues' prejudices and Edinburgh's hardened criminal underbelly.

Fans of Angela Marsons, Helen H. Durrant, Caro Ramsey, and J.D. Kirk won't want to miss out on this amazing offer on three addictive crime mysteries from an author readers can't bear to put down.
 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I just couldn’t bear to miss a single second of the story." Ginger Book Geek

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Well worth reading, did it in one session without noticing the time, but 3am is later than I thought!" A Kindle customer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dark and gritty with lots of twists and turns, this is my favourite one so far" A Kindle customer

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GET THREE ADDICTIVE CRIME THRILLERS IN THIS GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.

PRAISE FOR THE DETECTIVE HELEN CARTER SERIES:

“A genuine page turner.” Bestselling author Alex Gray

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I found this to be a superb read, which kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat throughout.” Ginger Book Geek

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Detective Helen Carter had me on the edge of my seat as I found myself captured by this story. So good that I read it in a day.” Kindle customer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I very much enjoyed this book — the story was excellent. I didn’t want to put it down.” Virginia McC.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It's very well written; the setting is described beautifully, and the story takes us all over the city.” HeavySoil

IN THIS THREE-BOOK BOX SET:

BOOK 1: THE UNIFORM
Helen Carter has just landed her first case as a detective: a murder in an abandoned cinema. A mysterious clock-like symbol is drawn on the wall . . . in blood. Stranger still is what the killer left behind: the business card of an ex-cop. Since being promoted from WPC, Helen is having trouble making her mark in the male-dominated Edinburgh CID. Witnesses won’t talk to her and her colleagues don’t take her seriously. And now a body turns up in a sweet shop with a pocket watch shoved in his mouth. The clock is ticking to stop a serial killer.

BOOK 2: THE EVIDENCE
Barmaid Tina French is strangled to death on her way home from work. Meanwhile, Moira McKenzie leaves her lover’s townhouse and gets home to find her abusive husband washing blood from his hands. Later, in their garden shed, she finds incriminating photos, keepsakes and newspaper cuttings about old murder cases. When the police are called to their home, they find a pool of blood and a shattered glass table, but no sign of Moira . . . Helen knows what it’s like to be victimized. Now she needs to stop the person terrorizing the women of Edinburgh.

BOOK 3: THE SUSPECTS
Detective Helen Carter is going head-to-head with notorious cop killer Jimmy Osbourne. Eight years ago he pulled off the perfect heist and fled to Spain, leaving behind a trail of carnage. But not a shred of evidence to implicate him. Now he’s back in Edinburgh. But why? Helen has her suspicions. Within days, a mysterious jewel thief surfaces on CCTV. A gunman shoots up a seedy back-alley. The suspects are piling up, but Helen knows Jimmy is behind them. All her instincts tell her he’s guilty. She’s watching him. But he has eyes on her too . . . Can she take him down before he gets to her?

Fans of Ashes to Ashes, Caro Ramsay, Helen H. Durrant, J.D. Kirk, Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Val McDermid and Alex Gray will love this retro Scottish crime series set in the 1970s.

Don’t miss out on this series of unputdownable crime mysteries! YOU GET ALL THREE OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION.

MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Sergeant Helen Carter is used to getting a rough time of it at work. As one of the few women officers around, she has heard it all before: she’s only there as a box-ticking exercise, or she only got the job because of her father, who was a detective inspector. But she can handle it. She knows she can hold her own against any man on the force. The only thing she can’t handle, however, are the constant fights with her fiancé, Ted.

THE SETTING
Edinburgh CID in the 1970s is on the third-floor of the ugly, modern concrete lump that is the police station. On a sunny day, you can look right out to Arthur’s Seat. And on any day, you can see spotty-faced, bored teenagers coming and going from the local high school across the road. With its historic cobbled streets and fair share of deprivation, Edinburgh police are up against every type of criminal imaginable.
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