Denise Mina

Denise Mina is a Scottish author known for her crime fiction novels, plays, and comic books. She has received critical acclaim for her engaging storytelling and complex characters, particularly in her series featuring Glasgow-based detective Alex Morrow and journalist Paddy Meehan. Mina's work often explores themes of social justice, inequality, and the darker aspects of urban life. She has won several awards for her writing, including the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award.

Books

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  1. 1. Sanctum

    This gripping novel delves into the dark and complex world of a young psychiatrist who becomes entangled in a web of mystery and danger when one of his patients, an artist with a troubled past, is suspected of murder. As he navigates the murky waters of mental illness, crime, and personal demons, the psychiatrist is forced to confront his own ethical boundaries and the shadowy figures that inhabit the sanctum of the human mind. Set against a backdrop of suspense and psychological intrigue, the story explores the thin lines between sanity and madness, guilt and innocence, drawing readers into a compelling narrative that challenges perceptions and keeps them guessing until the very end.

    The 8679th Greatest Book of All Time