by Irvine Welsh
First published 2024
Nicky Burkett returns home to Leith after a decade abroad, ready to settle old scores. Navigating a maze of addiction, violence, and shifting alliances, he's drawn into a deadly feud with a former friend turned ruthless kingpin. As the stakes escalate, Nicky must confront the ghosts of his past and the harsh realities of the present if he hopes to survive.
Genres: fiction, drama, addiction, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, redemption, revenge
Setting: Leith
Period: 21st-century
Paperback · Jonathan Cape
Content warnings: addiction, violence