Irvine Welsh: Seeking Resolution

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When former Edinburgh police detective Ray Lennox seeks a new, fresh start in Brighton, it isn’t long before he’s dragged back to the murky world he’s desperate to forget. Resolution is the latest in Irvine Welsh’s Crime series and is as gripping – and gritty – as ever. The bestselling author brings his characteristic wit and unfiltered honesty home again. Hear him in conversation with author Denise Mina.

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