McBride's lullaby for the victim. Lullaby for the victim. Stuart McBride Awards and Honors

Several years ago, a maniac nicknamed the Ripper killed four women and brutally mutilated three more. He ripped open the victims' stomachs and placed a plastic doll in it.

And then the killer simply disappeared.

Eight years passed and he returned. The body of a nurse is found. Her belly was mended and there was a doll inside.

Former detective Ash Henderson, who worked on the Ripper case, is being treated in a psychiatric hospital. Eight years ago, he became a victim of a criminal’s revenge and lost everything: his family, his home, his beloved job. Having learned about the return of the killer, Ash realizes that new victims cannot be avoided and begins to investigate.

The work was published in 2014 by Ripol Classic. The book is part of the "Detective Ash Henderson" series. On our website you can download the book “Lullaby for the Victim” in fb2, rtf, epub, pdf, txt format or read online. The book's rating is 4.5 out of 5. Here, before reading, you can also turn to reviews from readers who are already familiar with the book and find out their opinion. In our partner's online store you can buy and read the book in paper version.

Dedicated to Lorna, Dave and James

A SONG FOR THE DYING

Originally published in the English language by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. under the title A Song for the Dying

STUART MCBRIDE Awards and Honors

Barry Award for Best Debut

British Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award

"We are dealing with one of the most amazing masters of the modern detective..."

“A true Scottish thriller. Keeps you in suspense until the last page."

"Stuart McBride's tight, gripping new novel is a true treat for fans of the mystery genre!"

"A passionate, ruthless detective novel of the highest order."

Every year, one hundred and fifty thousand people suffer a stroke - why shouldn't Nick be among them? Right now. Is this really such a big ask?

The hairy bastard finished scratching his beard and pointed at something with his index finger:

- Look, look, someone here is very lucky. A whole bunch of assholes...” He poked with the toe of his boot and stirred it up. - French, with pimples, if the first time...

- Shut up, will you? – Kevin chews the skin on his index finger, the breath from his mouth fogs the lenses of his glasses. - The one who called... they said... what was said?

Nick sniffles.

– Female, twenty-five to thirty years old, possible internal bleeding, Rh factor negative.

The road surface crunches under Kevin's feet as he circles the bus stop.

- How do they know this?

– That she’s here somewhere? Maybe…

Lullaby for the victim Stuart McBride

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Title: Lullaby for the Victim

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Several years ago, a maniac nicknamed the Ripper killed four women and brutally mutilated three more. He ripped open the victims' stomachs and placed a plastic doll in it.

And then the killer simply disappeared.

Eight years passed and he returned. The body of a nurse is found. Her belly was mended and there was a doll inside.

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