The Dogs of Avarice

by John Gemmell

Greed is an emotion, but avarice is a behaviour. Sometimes those who want too much end up with nothing at all. Stephen and Tony have hidden their past lives for a decade. They soon discover that they are not the only ones who have secrets. Matty and Christina, in an Anglo-Calabrian marriage, are driven by a desire to prove that they are successful. Christina's loyalty draws them back to the clutches of her family in Italy.
Featuring lorry theft, money-laundering, bribery, witness protection, people smuggling, drugs and family dynamics, this story plays out in the dark and brooding Morecambe Bay, Glasgow, and seductive Catanzaro. Events force everyone to reflect on what they want from life.

300 pages, Hardcover

Published October 5, 2023

Reviews

[Mr John Gemmell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course I am a little biased. I have read it more than anyone. I would describe it best as a crime caper. A witness protection scheme gone wrong, theft, money laundering, people smuggling and the drugs trade. Set in Glasgow, Morecambe Bay and the enigmatic Calabria.

[Stephen Ferrari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book challenges you, inspires you, and stays with you long after the final page. It sparks the kind of deep thoughts that require a notebook nearby. I’ve just ordered it on Amazon because I need a physical copy to tab, annotate, and revisit for years to come.