Alan Parks
1 SeriesAlan Parks is a Scottish author and former music industry professional. His debut novel, "Bloody January," was shortlisted for the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière. His second novel, "February's Son," was shortlisted for the Edgar Awards. Both novels feature the character Harry McCoy.
In "February's Son" by Alan Parks, a man's suicide in a neighborhood chapel coincides with the discovery of young girls' bodies in the city's waterways. Detective McCoy is assigned to a new case, tasked with watching over a colleague's niece who has run away and joined a dangerous crowd. The city itself plays a pivotal role, its harsh environment highlighted by escalating gang wars and the increasing potency of drugs. As organized crime and law enforcement clash, ordinary citizens struggle to survive amidst the chaos. McCoy must navigate this volatile landscape to solve the intertwined mysteries.
