All That Glitters
She escaped, into a trap
£7.99
"A unique combination of spiritual journey and fast-paced crime. Very mature writing; an outstanding achievement." – Ron Ferguson, author and columnist
It was a trap. Her dream had been to escape Belarus for a new life in the West, but in Edinburgh the dream becomes a nightmare. Now the choice is simple. Comply or die.
Meanwhile, Pastor David Hidalgo’s mind is reeling with too many things that don’t add up. Accounts showing millions that shouldn’t be there. A trusted friend dead, with illegal files on his computer. A grieving widow convinced her husband was framed.
Could there be a connection between people trafficking, a new church that isn’t all it appears to be and a financial investigator who got too close?
David and Tati’s worlds are about to collide. Will either escape unscathed?
Meet the author: Les Cowan
Les Cowan has lived in Madrid, Edinburgh and Galicia all of which are locations brought to life in writing his suspenseful David Hidalgo series. He studied English Language and Literature and has worked in the criminal justice system. Les is a member of the Crime Writers Association.
Reviews for All That Glitters
"Exciting and thoughtful… and also gentle probing of how faith and conscience work in the face of obsession. Runcie’s Grantchester has a rival in Edinburgh with a hero unlike our friend Rebus." Press and Journal Saturday magazine
"Another cracker from Cowan… pacey and relentless… The author has found a rich seam of crime fiction." Scots Magazine review of Sins of the Fathers
"I enjoyed this book and Cowan’s previous stories because his plots are credible and his characters are real people. Hidalgo’s faith is also real and expressed in challenging situations… Enjoy a good read." Premier Christianity magazine
"…strongly recommended to all crime thriller fans… very easy to get into and follow." Bookread2day
More books by Les Cowan
Blood Brothers
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"Cowan spins an engrossing, suspenseful yarn in which spiritual themes are noticeably more prominent than in a regular thriller." The Herald Newly married, David Hidalgo is reconnecting with…
Publication date: October 23, 2020
Sins of the Fathers
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"In David Hidalgo Les Cowan has a unique take on the crime busting religious protagonist and in Sins of the Father he has crafted a clever, twisted game of cat and mouse – where you’re never quit…
Publication date: October 18, 2019
Benefit of the Doubt
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It was a warning. Back off. Stop helping the addicts. Stop undercutting demand. He had believed they would be protected. But they took her – the girl in the raspberry beret – and by the time they were…
Publication date: June 23, 2017
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