The Shift is an exceptionally gritty thriller and one that will transport the reader back to the summer of 1989 and is based on the author's experiences after he joined Strathclyde Police on July 31, 1989. It is interwoven with a fictionalised account of the Ice Cream War and the Northern Ireland troubles spilling over into Glasgow. Drawing heavily from his experiences as a Glasgow cop Mitchell has created the critically acclaimed and award-nominated DS Thoroughgood detective series spanning Parallel Lines: The Glasgow Supremacy, the Scottish Crime best seller The Hurting: The Glasgow Terror and The Longest Shadow. The Shift is the latest edition to this series.
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R.J. Mitchell's authentic, authoritative and gritty book is right up there with the best of Scottish crime writing. Denzil Meyrick, author of the bestselling DCI Daley Thrillers
This is my first book by RJ Mitchell and my goodness it won't be my last. It's fast-paced, action packed and extremely thought provoking. Be prepared to read into the night! Tricia B - Amazon reviewer
“… just brilliant! Full of suspense, a real thriller. Had me hooked right from the start… Loved it! Margaret Anderson