The World's End Murders. The Final Chapter?

There really is nothing like bringing a new life into the world. A very special event when perspectives can change and much of what has gone before can be seen in a totally new light. Well my co host experienced all of those emotions yesterday, but the maternity ward was replaced by Hillhead Library in Glasgow, where he gave birth to his latest, sure to be, bestseller, The World's End Murders, The Inside Story. 

Releasing a book into the world is a very personal experience, the culmination of many hours and days of slog, research, rumination and self doubt, and the process seems to be equally challenging, testing and of course ultimately rewarding for all authors of every genre and subject. I have no doubt the book will do very well, but I also know that of more importance to Tom is the fact that the case itself, the longest continuous enquiry in Scottish police history, is now properly documented from a fresh and modern perspective. Even if the book never sold a copy (I have mine already by the way) the knowledge that the facts are now recorded properly, and with a required degree of hindsight and analysis, will be the real reward for the author. 

 Angus Robertson Sinclair, as Tom maintains, probably the most evil predator to have stalked our streets, was eventually brought to justice through the sheer determination, stubbornness and dedication of many people over many years, and there is no one better placed to oversee the documenting of that 37 year process than the man who ultimately led the team that brought about his conviction in the High Court. 

 

This book is a tribute to the victims, and to their families and loved ones who were tormented and had their lives tainted forever thereafter. To the many officers of every rank. To the scientists and support staff who never gave up and attended their respective roles professionally and with great care over those long barren years. To everyone whose lives were touched by this evil. For me, also conscious of the lives taken that could never be attributed to Sinclair but that were stolen nonetheless, 

Tom's work is an important historical documentation of a landmark case in so many ways, and we owe him a real debt of gratitude for his work in leading the case, but also for sharing in such fascinating detail the characters, circumstances and decisions that directed and drove the investigation onwards. 

Like every parent knows the pride of the unveiled newborn and the possibilities for the future that accompany such a joyous event can be quickly replaced by the reality of sleepless nights and life never quite being just the same as before. Such are the issues raised in The Worlds End Murder, The Inside Story, I fear Tom is destined to be similarly engaged with his fascinated readers and growing fanbase. There really is nothing to compare with the truth.

Thanks Tom.