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Blood, Rust and Steel

By: Stuart MacBride
Narrated by: Lesley Harcourt
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Summary

All good things must come to an end . . .

Acting Detective Inspector Roberta Steel has never been shy, but she’s finally retiring. After thirty years of policing Aberdeen’s underbelly, she’s all set for her twilight years to feature gardening gloves, afternoon tea, crosswords puzzles, and shouting at the telly.

So, when a body turns up in a wheelie bin, it looks like an excellent way to round off her career and go out with a bang. But the Northeast of Scotland isn’t finished with her yet:

There’s a violent protest to stop; far-right populist politicians, and sketchy government spooks; a by-election; drugs, dogs, and baby-doll nighties; and a desperate ex-colleague, begging her for help.

With only her Queen Street Irregulars for backup, and the top brass desperate to get shot of her, these final few weeks might just be the death of her . . .

Praise for Stuart MacBride:

‘Stuart MacBride is an automatic must-read for me . . . always fast, hard, authentic – and different’ – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series

‘Dark and brilliantly written’ – Linwood Barclay, author of I Will Ruin You

‘MacBride is a damned fine writer’ – Peter James, author of Picture You Dead

 Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense
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Great story, well narrated. No spoilers. My only tiny grumble is Naomi probably shouldn't be pronounced Nomee

Horrible Steel is outstanding in this

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Roberta Steele is careening towards retirement but she's still got things to do. With half the force off sick, she's landed in the midst of investigations she's determined to solve, regardless of her employment status. Her raunchy mind, hilarious turn-of-phrase, and riotous approach to justice sees Acting Detective Inspector Steele drag her team - often against their will - into yet another must-read adventure!

Nothing can stop her - hilarious!

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Roberta Steel rides again. Injured by a bomb blast, suffering debilitating injuries & forced retirement Roberta Steel overcomes all to successfully save the pride of the Granite City. Wonderful crime writing, great characters. Long live Roberta. Loved it❤️.

Exciting, Thrill a Minute.

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i love the humour in the Roberta Steel characte so m6ch so thatbi have gighled constantly throughout my binge listen on audio book.

Another brilliant Stuart McBride Roberta Steel novel

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