Denise Mina
Denise Mina is a Scottish crime writer whose work engages with the political and social realities of Glasgow with unflinching honesty. Her Paddy Meehan series, about a female journalist in 1980s Glasgow, is particularly celebrated for its historical authenticity. Her graphic novel adaptations of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo were acclaimed.
Works
- GarnethillCrime thriller about a woman investigating her partner's murder in Glasgow
- ExileCrime thriller about a woman investigating murder and exile in Glasgow
- ResolutionCrime thriller featuring detectives investigating murder in Glasgow's working-class neighborhoods
- The Field of BloodCrime thriller about detectives investigating serial murder connected to a political scandal
- The Dead HourCrime thriller about a detective investigating murder during Glasgow's night shift hours
- The End of the Wasp SeasonCrime thriller about detectives investigating murders with links to past gang violence