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The wicker coffin remained upended where it had been dropped headfirst in the open grave. But it was the pale arm reaching from beneath – fingers curled around the woven edge – that froze the mourners where they stood.
In the rain-soaked Scottish Highlands, Detective Inspector James Corstorphine arrives at what should have been a simple funeral. Janet Knight wanted only to rest among the birdsong and wildflowers she loved. Instead, her burial becomes a crime scene when a young woman's body is discovered in the grave.
Questioning the fractured family – a volatile soldier son, estranged religious siblings, and a healer who promises passage to the next realm – Corstorphine uncovers a devastating connection. Janet's daughter Mary vanished from these same woods over ten years ago, leaving behind a mother who never stopped searching.
With forensics threatening to unearth every body in the woodland cemetery, Corstorphine must navigate family betrayals to discover why someone chose Janet's grave to hide their victim. But in these silent woods where even birds have stopped singing, some secrets refuse to stay buried.
The fourth gripping DI Corstorphine mystery from CWA New Blood Dagger Longlist author and McIlvanney Prize finalist Andrew James Greig. A haunting Scottish crime thriller perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Ian Rankin, and Val McDermid.
'Absolutely blew my socks off, it's brilliant! A real page turner that I finished in a few hours - once I had started I just didn't want to stop. Continuing from book one I really like the characters that the author has created for this series. Easy to connect with them. So this is much more than just a Police procedural. There are things to make you laugh too. (Like a taser firing, very much ouch!)' Reader review, 5 stars
'Packed with action and very entertaining, this gripping crime thriller will keep you on alert… will make you guess until the very end. Also set at Scottish highlands, this gem is a must read for all the mystery thriller lovers. Highly recommend!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Another amazingly clever plot featuring DI Corstorphine and his team…The twists are unbelievable and it has you hooked from the start. I couldn't put it down.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Simply awesome!… Fast paced and unrelenting, one twist after the next. Superb.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Oooh I absolutely loved this book! First book in a new series and it was a great start! It definitely got the heart pumping!!… It had great suspense... fantastic characters and some wild twists and turns! I highly recommend reading this book and series!' Reader review, 5 stars
'A must-read for fans of Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, and anyone who loves their thrillers dark, intelligent, and utterly unputdownable. Prepare to be up all night!' Reader review, 5 stars
'A chilling and atmospheric tale... Greig's writing is razor-sharp, his descriptions immersive, painting the Highlands as both breathtaking and sinister. The intricate plotting, combined with a deeply compelling protagonist, makes for an utterly engrossing read.' Reader review, 5 stars
'This was an absolute 5 star read, amazing read... got me hooked in a way that I had to finish it!... This book had tons of mystery and lots of twists that I love. Set in Highlands it fits perfectly with the book's vibe. I absolutely love this book.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I loved every minute I spend reading the Bone Clock - this isn't your typical murder mystery fare, it is a clever an artfully constructed police procedural that I couldn't put down... Thought provoking and original, this story gets an enthusiastic 5 stars from this reviewer!' Reader review, 5 stars
'What a cracker! A truly brilliant book - I didn't want to put it down… Humble characters that I already love and mastery of story telling… Don't hesitate - read this book!' Reader review, 5 stars
'One of those books that's literally too good to put down. It's a scintillating start to the new series.' Reader review, 5 stars
'This really is one of my new favourite series… The characters in these books, especially the DI are fantastically written.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Wow! What can I say! That was an intense, rollercoaster ride of a thriller… I was hooked from the start and found it almost impossible to put down.' Reader review, 5 stars