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To the Shades Descend

A Dr Jack Cuthbert Mystery

Allan Gaw, MD, PhD

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English
Polygon
01 October 2025
Giving them back their names is one thing; giving them justice is quite another.

A visit to Glasgow for a job interview in 1931 unexpectedly places Cuthbert at the centre of a devastating crime. Unwittingly, he finds himself working at the intersection between rising British fascism, anti-Semitism and the infamous Glasgow razor gangs. To solve the case, Cuthbert needs to rely on all the expertise he can gather from those around him. But who can he trust?
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Imprint:   Polygon
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   251g
ISBN:   9781846977251
ISBN 10:   1846977258
Series:   The Dr Jack Cuthbert Mysteries
Pages:   304
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Allan Gaw studied medicine at Glasgow University and trained as a pathologist. Having worked in the NHS and universities in the UK and the US, he took early retirement and now devotes his time to writing. His published non-fiction works include medical textbooks and magazine articles on topics as diverse as the thalidomide story, the medical challenges of space travel and the medico-legal consequences of the Hillsborough disaster.

Reviews for To the Shades Descend: A Dr Jack Cuthbert Mystery

'Allan Gaw has created one of the most interesting and persuasive crime fiction heroes of recent times...  a splendidly developed novel and the skill with which Gaw develops the narrative is delightful' -- Allan Massie * The Scotsman * 'The two earlier books in the series were outstanding and ""To the Shades Descend"" is a worthy successor, adding the interest of a fresh location to many of the ingredients readers of the earlier books will recognise. I found myself drawn into the story and caring about the central characters' -- Ken Lussey * Undiscovered Scotland * 'Gaw’s writing stood out as fresh, evocative and powerful. He has a demonstrable understanding of people, and it is his ability to create believable characters and to portray complex emotions in minimal words that captivate readers and listeners alike' -- Tom Langlands * Celtic Life International * 'The vivid and fascinating writing bringing these characters and cases to the page made us keep turning the pages' * LoveReading, Series of the Month *


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