Jack Parlabane #1 : Quite Ugly One Morning (P)

Murder, mayhem, and a journalist with no regard for rules—welcome to Edinburgh's most wickedly entertaining thriller.

Quite Ugly One Morning is the breakout novel that made Christopher Brookmyre a star in the UK, now bringing his sharp wit and explosive storytelling to American readers. Meet Jack Parlabane, an investigative journalist with a penchant for chaos, who wakes up nursing a brutal hangover only to stumble upon a grisly murder scene.

Determined to crack the case on his own, Parlabane dives headfirst into a whirlwind of lies, corruption, and danger that spans every corner of Edinburgh society. With his trademark irreverence, razor-sharp dialogue, and a knack for bending the rules (and the laws of physics), Parlabane proves that nothing—not even murder—will stop him from exposing the truth.

Equal parts hilarious, clever, and utterly unputdownable, Quite Ugly One Morning is the perfect read for fans of dark humor and fast-paced crime thrillers.

Discover the book that redefined the comic crime genre—once you start, you won’t want to stop.