The Red Road / Denise Mina, 294 p.

Set in Glasgow, Scotland, this new title from novelist Denise Mina interweaves the tales of Michael, Rose, Robert and DI Alex Morrow.  Part murder mystery, part psychological intrigue, the writing is taught and holds the reader at the right distance from the truth.  I love Mina's writing, and recommend her oeuvre (and this novel) to all who enjoy British, especially Scottish, contemporary fiction.