
Titles in This Set
Screams in the Dark
Death Trap
To Tell the Truth
Betrayed
The Hit
A Cold Killing
Rough Cut
The Dead Won't Sleep
Kill Me Twice
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Quercus
Overview
The Rosie Gilmour Collection brings together nine gritty crime thrillers by Scottish journalist-turned-novelist Anna Smith. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Glasgow, each standalone story follows tenacious investigative reporter Rosie Gilmour as she chases hard-hitting stories that others are too afraid to touch. Drawing on Anna Smith's own decades in daily newspapers, the novels blend authentic newsroom detail with pacey, twist-filled plotting. This complete paperback set is ideal for readers who love strong female leads, morally complex cases, and page-turning suspense, offering a full season of gripping reading in one collection.
About the Books
The Rosie Gilmour series follows a driven Scottish journalist who refuses to walk away from a story, no matter the personal risk. Across these nine novels, Rosie investigates crimes ranging from human trafficking and organized violence to corruption hidden behind respectable fronts, uncovering the truth street by street across Glasgow's underworld. Anna Smith brings a reporter's eye for detail to every book, having spent a career covering real conflicts from Somalia to Kosovo, and that authenticity shows in the grit and pacing of each plot. Rosie is a compelling, flawed heroine: fiercely loyal to the people she's trying to protect, unafraid to bend the rules to get her story, and constantly navigating the tension between her job and her own safety. Readers praise the series for its fast pace, credible Glasgow settings, and unflinching look at the darker corners of the city. Each title works as a standalone mystery, so the collection can be read in any order, though many fans enjoy following Rosie's development across the run. Themes of betrayal, hidden agendas, and personal resilience recur throughout, tied together by Rosie's relentless pursuit of the truth. This nine-book paperback set offers exceptional value for crime fiction fans, letting readers binge an entire acclaimed series or discover Anna Smith's work for the first time in one collection built for the shelf or the beach bag alike.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Screams in the Dark — Rosie investigates a harrowing case of refugees going missing in Glasgow, uncovering a trafficking network with international reach.
Death Trap — Rosie's search for answers pulls her into a dangerous maze of double-crosses and hidden motives.
To Tell the Truth — Rosie must weigh conflicting testimonies as she digs for the real story behind a shocking crime.
Betrayed — A case built on loyalty and lies forces Rosie to question exactly who she can trust.
The Hit — Rosie follows a trail of violence and cover-ups as a killer's true motives come into focus.
A Cold Killing — A chilling unsolved case draws Rosie back into Glasgow's criminal underworld.
Rough Cut — Rosie exposes corruption hiding behind a respectable public façade.
The Dead Won't Sleep — The first novel in the series, introducing Rosie Gilmour as she chases a story that refuses to stay buried.
Kill Me Twice — Rosie's relentless pursuit of the truth puts her own life on the line once again.
About the Author
Anna Smith is a Scottish author and award-winning journalist who spent decades working in daily newspapers, reporting from the frontline in conflict zones including Somalia, Rwanda, and Kosovo. That real-world experience informs the authentic detail and urgency of her Rosie Gilmour crime series, set in her native Glasgow. Smith's background as a hard-news reporter gives her fiction a distinctive edge, grounding fast-paced thriller plots in credible newsroom and street-level detail. She has built a loyal following among UK crime fiction readers for her tough, compassionate heroine and unflinching depiction of Glasgow's underworld.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect for crime fiction fans, this nine-book set is a fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays, or a summer reading haul. Binge an entire gripping series in one go, build out a home library, or treat a mystery-loving friend to hours of twisty, page-turning Glasgow noir.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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