1979: An Allie Burns Novel

A handsome first U.S. edition, first printing of 1979 by internationally bestselling crime writer Val McDermid, and the first novel in her Allie Burns series.

Set against the turbulent backdrop of Glasgow in 1979, the novel introduces young investigative journalist Allie Burns as she pursues stories involving corruption, criminal activity, and political extremism. McDermid combines a carefully realized period setting with the tightly plotted crime writing for which she has become known.

This copy is the First Grove Atlantic hardcover edition, published in October 2021, with the complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, confirming a first printing. The book was originally published in Great Britain by Little, Brown earlier in 2021, making this the First U.S. Edition.

An attractive collectible copy of the inaugural book in the Allie Burns series, particularly suitable for collectors of modern first editions, contemporary crime fiction, and Val McDermid.