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Cruel Summer: a gripping crime mystery (Anna Scavolini Mysteries Book 2) Kindle Edition
Justice has a price, and she’s about to pay it.
Zoe Callahan’s life is going nowhere. She’s in a dead-end job, her relationship is cracking at the seams – and Glasgow is sweltering under a punishing heatwave.
Then her neighbour – a high-end escort – is assaulted by a rising political star. But when the victim is silenced and the case quietly dropped, Zoe takes matters into her own hands – and sets off a chain of events with devastating consequences.
As she spirals deeper into a world of corruption, violence and political scandal, Zoe turns to criminologist Anna Scavolini for help. But with the truth more dangerous than she ever imagined, it may already be too late.
A gripping and unflinching crime thriller, perfect for fans of Denise Mina, Rachel Abbott and Val McDermid.
PRAISE FOR M.R. MACKENZIE
‘One of the most consistently accomplished writers on the current scene.’ – Financial Times
‘Brings a fresh new voice to the field of Tartan Noir.’ – James Oswald
‘Writes with precision and passion.’ – Caro Ramsay
‘An immersive slow burn of a tale, peppered with disquieting fire-crackers of revelation.’ – Morgan Cry
‘Mackenzie has come up with something that defies easy definition and is truly original.’ – NB Magazine
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 28, 2019
- File size4.9 MB
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About the Author
M.R. MACKENZIE is the author of several gritty, character-driven crime fiction novels set mainly in his native Glasgow, including an ongoing series of mysteries featuring criminology lecturer ANNA SCAVOLINI.
The first book in the series, IN THE SILENCE, was shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year and longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2019.
“One of the most consistently accomplished writers on the current scene.” — Financial Times
“Writes with precision and passion.” — Caro Ramsay
“Brings a fresh new voice to the field of Tartan Noir.” — James Oswald
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Editorial Reviews
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"Mackenzie brings a fresh new voice to the field of Tartan Noir." - James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean novels
"M.R. Mackenzie is right up there with the best contemporary authors working today." - David B. Lyons, author of Whatever Happened to Betsy Blake?
Praise for Cruel Summer:"A fast-moving thriller ... every bit as accomplished as its predecessor." - Barry Forshaw, Crime Time
"Totally compelling." - Noel Megahey, The Digital Fix
"In the Silence was a fine addition to the Tartan Noir genre. Cruel Summer sees [Mackenzie] ahead of the field." - Mark Cunliffe, The Geek Show
"Skilfully crafted and beautifully written." - Grace J Reviewerlady
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Product details
- ASIN : B07R571VZC
- Publisher : Mad House
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : May 28, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 4.9 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 370 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 2 of 7 : Anna Scavolini Mysteries
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,111,085 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #9,069 in Murder Thrillers
- #11,179 in Murder
- #15,514 in Women Sleuths (Books)
- Customer Reviews:
About the author

M.R. Mackenzie is the author of several gritty, character-driven crime fiction novels set mainly in his native Glasgow, including an ongoing series of mysteries featuring criminology lecturer Anna Scavolini.
The first book in the series, In the Silence, was shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year and longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2019.
PRAISE FOR M.R. MACKENZIE:
“One of the most consistently accomplished writers on the current scene.” — Financial Times
“Brings a fresh new voice to the field of Tartan Noir.” — James Oswald
“Writes with precision and passion.” — Caro Ramsay
“An immersive slow burn of a tale, peppered with disquieting fire-crackers of revelation.” — Gordon J. Brown
“Mackenzie has come up with something that defies easy definition and is truly original.” — NB Magazine
“Up there with the best contemporary authors working today.” — David B. Lyons
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022Although an excellent story, the writer should make a change to a character’s age. In more than one chapter the character is 31 + years old and then she is 34 years old in another chapter. The course of justice is the main subject in this story. The writer does try very hard to show empathy towards women in this male dominated world, but the statistics show, nothing will ever fundamentally change for females in any society. I wish that the writer would not have written Zoe’s last attempt to move on after the events she experienced, as accepting she should just take what she could get. But that’s my own personal opinion as a female.
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- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling
This is the 2nd book in the Anna Scavolini series. It had many Swiss and kept me guessing. Great read
- Carol BolingbrokeReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good Read
Loved this book. Zoe's character is so well portrayed. Her whole situation is a difficult one and her need to right the wrong to Jasmine and her final meeting with the Glasgow hard man is so well written. Her back story regarding her brother Victor is so poignant.
- Carol Broadfoot.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars good read
I enjoyed this one, good storyline going to download the next one, love all the characters and hope Zoe ends up with a better life
- SPIKEReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good read.
I’m liking this author. So far I’ve read four of his books. Like the fact that they are mostly set in Glasgow. I
- james samuel finlaysonReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Review
Excellent storytelling with believable characters.