The Lizard

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Lizard
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dugald Bruce-Lockhart
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 153
Category/GenreCrime and mystery
ISBN/Barcode 9781916207707
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Muswell Press
Imprint Muswell Press
Publication Date 9 April 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Heartbroken and obsessed by a breakup with his first girlfriend, Alistair Haston follows her to Greece to rekindle their relationship. But on a ferry from Athens he meets Ricky; a magnetic Australian called 'the Lizard', who offers him a cushy job on the island of Paros. Soon swept away in a cocktail of hedonistic pursuits, Haston is immersed in a sun-drenched world of sex, alcohol and drugs. But when the body of a missing tourist is found, Haston's world collapses and he is sent on a desperate run for his life...

Author Biography

Dugald is a successful actor who trained at RADA and has worked extensively with the RSC, the National Theatre and the Old Vic amongst others. He toured the UK as Hannay in The 39 Step,s appeared as Freddie in the Deep Blue Sea, and has recently finished a two-year stint on stage in the long-running show Mamma Mia. He most recently played Michael Gove in Jonathan Maitland's play The Last Temptation of Boris at The Park Theatre in London. He lives in South London with his family

Reviews

'A terrific, atmospheric thriller. Taut, compelling, masterfully constructed. Outstanding' - William Boyd