Sandstone Press - A Fine House in Trinity by Lesley Kelly

LONGLISTED FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE

‘I enjoyed my first day at primary school. Of course, I didn’t know then that this was the first day of a suffocating friendship with a psychopath, a friendship I’d still be trapped in thirty years later.'

Joseph Staines left town with a stolen tallybook, but two suspicious deaths and a surprise inheritance have lured him back home to Edinburgh. No-one is pleased to see him. The debtors want him gone. The Police have some questions for him. And a mysterious stranger has been asking about him in the pub. To survive, Staines has to sober up, solve the murders, and stay one step ahead of the man who wants him dead.

RRP: £8.99
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781910124956
Publication Date: 21/04/2016
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Lesley Kelly has worked in the public and voluntary sectors for the past twenty-five years, dabbling in poetry and stand-up comedy along the way. She has won a number of...

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‘ Another great read published by Sandstone Press.’

Liam Rudden, Edinburgh Evening News

‘Written with brio, A Fine House in Trinity is fast, edgy and funny, a sure-fire hit with the tartan noir set. A standout debut, if there is justice in the world this book will find its audience.’

Michael J. Malone

‘The storyline is strong, the characters believable and the tempo fast-moving.’

Scots Magazine

‘This is a romp of a novel which is both entertaining and amusing. The violent/funny combination brings to mind Keith Nixon’s Konstanin series and is reminiscent of Alison Taft and Dougie Brimson. It’s certainly the funniest crime novel I’ve read since Fidelis Morgan’s The Murder Quadrille and a first class debut.’

Crime Fiction Lover

‘Joseph Staines is one of the most realistic lead characters I have encountered for ages. He is flawed, cowardly in the face of danger and generally not as well liked as he may like to believe. He is also strangely endearing, frequently amusing and has a really well developed back story which makes A Fine House in Trinity a really fun read.’

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‘This is the author's debut novel and it is one heck of a book.The ending leaves the way open for a series and I sincerely hope that this will be the case, as I can't wait to see what Joseph Staines gets up to next.’

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‘If you want a twist on the crime novel with a large helping of Scottish humour, this is the book for you. A very entertaining fast-paced debut novel. I’m looking forward to reading more by Lesley Kelly and rather hope that Stainsey might feature again!’

Portobello Book Blog

‘Razor sharp Scottish wit is suffused throughout and this makes A Fine House in Trinity a very sweet shot of noir crime fiction. This cleverly constructed romp around Leith will have readers grinning from ear to ear and some of the turns of phrase deserve a standing ovation in themselves.’

The Reading Corner

‘A welcome addition to the Tartan Noir scene, providing as it does a more light-hearted approach to solving a crime. Lesley Kelly is a fine writer, entertaining us throughout. The near-300 pages are deceptive, as this is a book perfect for romping through in one sitting.’

Crime Worm

‘A compelling mystery brimming over with sharp wit, keen observation and peppered throughout with fascinating titbits of Leith history.’

Lothian Life