About the book
A brilliant thriller featuring Paddy Meehan, one of the most praised heroines since Temperance Brennan, from \"a rising star in the world of crime fiction\" (Laura Miller, Salon).
Paddy Meehan is no stranger to murder -- as a reporter she lives at crime scenes -- but nothing has prepared her for this visit from the police. Her former boyfriend and fellow journalist Terry Patterson has been found hooded and shot through the head. Paddy knows she will be of little help -- she had not seen Terry in more than six months. So she is bewildered to learn that in his will he has left her his house and several suitcases full of notes. Drawn into a maze of secrets and lies, Paddy begins making connections to Terry's murder that no one else has seen, and soon finds herself trapped in the most important -- and dangerous -- story of her career.
Editions of Slip of the Knife
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780316015585
- EBook
- ISBN 9780316029049
Read an Excerpt
A brilliant thriller featuring Paddy Meehan, one of the most praised heroines since Temperance Brennan, from \"a rising star in the world of crime fiction\" (Laura Miller, Salon).
Paddy Meehan is no stranger to murder -- as a reporter she lives at crime scenes -- but nothing has prepared her for this visit from the police. Her former boyfriend and fellow journalist Terry Patterson has been found hooded and shot through the head. Paddy knows she will be of little help -- she had not seen Terry in more than six months. So she is bewildered to learn that in his will he has left her his house and several suitcases full of notes. Drawn into a maze of secrets and lies, Paddy begins making connections to Terry's murder that no one else has seen, and soon finds herself trapped in the most important -- and dangerous -- story of her career.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slip of the Knife about?
A brilliant thriller featuring Paddy Meehan, one of the most praised heroines since Temperance Brennan, from \"a rising star in the world of crime fiction\" (Laura Miller, Salon).
Paddy Meehan is no stranger to murder -- as a reporter she lives at crime scenes -- but nothing has prepared her for this visit from the police. Her former boyfriend and fellow journalist Terry Patterson has been found hooded and shot through the head. Paddy knows she will be of little help -- she had not seen Terry in more than six months. So she is bewildered to learn that in his will he has left her his house and several suitcases full of notes. Drawn into a maze of secrets and lies, Paddy begins making connections to Terry's murder that no one else has seen, and soon finds herself trapped in the most important -- and dangerous -- story of her career.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Slip of the Knife?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
Where can I read a sample of Slip of the Knife?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316015585
How long is Slip of the Knife and how many pages does it have?
Slip of the Knife has 340 page(s)
Is Slip of the Knife part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Paddy Meehan
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Slip of the Knife?
Denise Mina
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Slip of the Knife is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780316015585) and ebook(ISBN 9780316029049)
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