Denise Mina: Meta-Crime for the Internet Age

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Denise Mina grows more fascinating with every book she brings out. The first book in the Anna and Fin series was named a joint winner of the McIlvanny Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2019. Now, Confidence brings us another meta-story starring citizen detective Anna McDonald – this time, on the case of a failed YouTuber who may have bitten off more than she can chew. Join Sam Baker as she speaks with Mina about crime in the 21st century.

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