Picking Daisies by Charles P. Sharkey
About the Book
A tale of murder, suspicion, and a trail of bodies preserved in time. Ringwood are excited to announce Charles P. Sharkey’s new title, Picking Daisies. A sequel to the gritty and authentic Clutching at Straws, which delved into the criminal underworld of Glasgow’s gang warfare, Picking Daisies follows Inspector Frank Dorsey and his loyal partner DC George Mitchell on a trip to the Highland settlement of Glencoe as he investigates the disappearance of a female student. However, during their search, authorities have coincidentally uncovered a body preserved in a peat bog. As several more emerge, it becomes obvious that a brutal serial killer has been terrorising the surrounding area for years. How has this murderer managed to evade authorities at every turn; and why does he insist on adorning his victims in blonde wigs and hand-sewn cotton dresses to meet their demise? As Dorsey races to uncover the truth, tensions rise amongst his family, friends, and colleagues. He is steadfast in his mission to save future victims for their own savage ends, but, as a series of challenging pitfalls occur, Dorsey struggles to unearth the identity of the bloodthirsty killer who resides at the rotting core of this unforgiving case.
With twists and turns which will leave the reader gasping for breath, experience this suspenseful adventure from one of Scotland’s most exciting contemporary crime writers.
About the Author
Charles P. Sharkey is the author of four previous books with Ringwood: Dark Loch, The Memoirs of Franz Schreiber, The Volunteer, and Clutching at Straws. Clutching at Straws and Picking Daisies are heavily informed by Charles’ near-30 year career as a well-known criminal justice lawyer. All of his books remain available for purchase from our website in paperback or e-book.
Picking Daisies will be launched formally in mid-June 2025. Keep an eye out on the Ringwood website for further details. In the meantime, you can pre-order by clicking add to basket below!.