Whispers of the Dead Book Launch: Lin Anderson
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Free - ticket required
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Monday 5th Aug 2024
6:00pm
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Join bestselling Scottish crime
fiction author Lin Anderson at Elder Park Library for the launch of her new
novel Whispers of the Dead, the 18th book in her
bestselling crime series featuring forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod.
Glasgow Libraries are delighted
to host this event at the newly renovated Elder Park Library, with Elder
Park providing a setting within Lin's gripping new thriller...
In the dead of night, a man’s
body is found strapped to a chair in Glasgow’s Elder Park, his identity
unknown. As forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod examines the scene, the violence
on display suggests a gangland feud could be the cause. At the post-mortem, a
bullet engraved with a snake’s head is found in the man’s stomach, lending
weight to the theory.
Elsewhere in the city, a major
Hollywood movie is being filmed. But shooting comes to a standstill when its
lead actor is reported missing. As the news spreads, Police Scotland believe
the two cases may be connected.
DS Michael McNab thinks the key to finding those responsible could be the film itself. A storyline playing out in real-life on the streets of Glasgow with a killer intent on revenge at any cost. A vendetta which must be paid in blood . . .
To book your free place please email: elderpark.lil@glasgowlife.org.uk or phone Elder Park Library: 0141 276 1540
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THIN AIR
Michelle Paver
This is a hugely enjoyable ghost story, atmospheric and chilling. It is a story about an attempt in 1935 by five Englishmen to climb Kangchenjunga, a Himalyan mountain more deadly than Everest. A rucksack belonging to a dead mountaineer appears to follow them. Is it an optical illusion? Is someone menacing the group? The ice ‘creaking and groaning’ are vividly described. This is a ghost story to chill and thrill, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Dark Matter by the same author is also excellent.
Karyl, Elder Park Library.
The library was gifted to Govan by Mrs Isabella Elder and opened by Andrew Carnegie in 1903.
Mrs Elder donated £10,000 to meet the cost of building.
Elder Park Library was gifted to Govan by Mrs Isabella Elder, who donated £10,000 to meet the cost of the building in the early 1900s.
The library has served the people and visitors of the city since the building was opened in 1903.
In partnership with Elderpark Housing Association, Elder Park Library and Community Hub has undergone significant work to improve the building so that it best meets the needs of the local community.
The upgrades include a full interior and exterior refurbishment which provides improved library and community spaces, a new community kitchen and more bookable areas for local people to use. These areas are supported by additional library toilets and improved baby changing facilities. The work will also ensure the A-listed building – protected by Historic Environment Scotland because of its architectural and historic interest – is more accessible and sustainable.
The revamped Elder Park Library and Community Hub has improved the building’s energy performance. The new features include more natural ventilation, energy-efficient boilers, new electrical wiring and lighting and a weather station.
All of the new additions connect to a building management system which monitors temperature and ventilation. The building also has new fire safety and security systems. These installations will not only greatly reduce its carbon footprint, but also improve comfort and safety for visitors.