‘The best police procedural I’ve read in years’ Jane Casey‘Grabbed me from the first page’ Ian Rankin‘The best police procedural I’ve read in years’ Jane Casey‘Grabbed me from the first page’ Ian RankinThis grave can never be opened.The head of Scotland’s most powerful crime family is brutally murdered, his body dumped inside an ancient grave in a remote cemetery. This murder can never be forgotten.Detectives Max Craigie and Janie Calder arrive at the scene, a small town where everyone has secrets to hide. They soon realise this murder is part of a blood feud between two Scottish families that stretches back to the 1800s. One thing’s for certain: it might be the latest killing, but it won’t be the last… This killer can never be caught.As the body count rises, the investigation uncovers large-scale corruption at the heart of the Scottish Police Service. Now Max and Janie must turn against their closest colleagues – to solve a case that could cost them far more than just their lives…LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR‘The best police procedural I've read in years – fast-paced, compelling and deeply authentic. DS Max Craigie is a brilliant hero and I can't wait for the next in the series’ Jane Casey‘Genuinely gripping, a total page-turner and one of my favourite reads of the year’ Matt Nixon, Daily Express‘A stone cold classic of the genre; the strongest start to a series I’ve seen in years’ Tony Kent‘Absolutely blown away by how good this is’ Marion Todd‘A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists’ C. L. Taylor‘The most authentic voice in thriller writing’ Tony Parsons‘A genuinely thrilling adventure’ Scottish Sun‘A page turner you won’t want to miss’ Denzil MeyrickDon’t miss the first stunning thriller in the new DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime series!‘Grabbed me from the first page … think Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty’ Ian Rankin‘The best police procedural I've read in years – fast-paced, compelling and deeply authentic. DS Max Craigie is a brilliant hero and I can't wait for the next in the series’ Jane Casey‘A genuinely thrilling adventure’ Scottish Sun‘Compelling, quirky and engaging, this is a page-turner you won't want to miss!’ Denzil Meyrick‘Genuinely gripping, a total page-turner and one of my favourite reads of the year’ Matt Nixson, Daily Express‘Great storytelling with a whiplash smart hero and heroine’ Daily Mail‘A cracking good story … kept me turning the pages, and loving the twists. I can’t wait for the second Craigie instalment’ Gytha Lodge‘Gripping’ Bella‘A sizzling start to a new series’ Crime Monthly‘A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists’ C. L. Taylor‘Rock hard cop stuff, from a writer who’s done it for real. Absolutely terrific’ Paul Finch‘If you liked Line of Duty, you’ll love this’ Real People Magazine ‘The most authentic voice in thriller writing’ Tony Parsons‘An edge-of-your-seat, read-in-one-sitting book. If you like Line of Duty, you must snap this up’ Cass Green‘A fast-paced read’ Suffolk Magazine‘An authentic and compelling thriller. Highly recommended’ Mark Dawson‘Absolutely blown away by how good this is’ Marion Todd ‘If you loved his Tom Novak series, you’ll love this even more’ Stephen Leather‘A powerful and gripping story … D. S. Max Craigie is a fantastic creation’ Howard Linskey‘An incredible piece of work. Great storytelling, pacy and written with such a sense of place’ Chris MacDonald ‘A stone cold classic of the genre; the strongest start to a series I’ve seen in years’ Tony Kent‘The best police procedural money can buy’ Imran MahmoodThe first book in a gripping new Scottish police procedural series for crime fiction and mystery thriller fansNEIL LANCASTER is the No. 1 digital bestselling author of both the Tom Novak and Max Craigie series. His first Craigie novel, Dead Man’s Grave, was longlisted for the 2021 McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year. The second Craigie novel, The Blood Tide, topped several ebook and audio charts. It was also longlisted for the 2022 McIlvanney Prize and shortlisted for Best New Series at the Dead Good Reader Awards.Neil served as a military policeman and worked for the Metropolitan Police as a detective, investigating serious crimes in the capital and beyond. As a covert policing specialist, he used all manner of techniques to investigate and disrupt major crime and criminals. He now lives in the Scottish Highlands, writes crime and thriller novels and works as a broadcaster and commentator on true crime documentaries. He is an expert on two Sky Crime TV series, Meet, Marry, Murder and Made for Murder.Twitter: www.twitter.com/@neillancaster66The first book in a gripping new Scottish police procedural series for crime fiction and mystery thriller fans• Longlisted for the 2021 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year• An instant top 30 Kindle bestseller• The first thriller in a stunning new Scottish crime series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and Denzil Meyrick• Neil Lancaster is the No.1 audible bestselling author of the Tom Novak thriller series• The author is an Ex-Detective and Military Policeman who uses his first-hand experiences to bring authenticity to his stories. He is also a broadcaster who regularly appears on Sky TV to comment on true crime documentaries• Neil was a detective on the famous Levi Bellfield serial killer case• Neil lives in the Scottish Highlands and is well-connected within the crime writing community. His books have garnered praise from a wide range of authors, including Ian Rankin, Jane Casey, C. L. Taylor, Cass Green and Tony Parsons• A break-out book from a hugely talented writer, introducing a fascinating new protagonist in DS Max CraigieCompetition: The;A;Coffinmaker’s Garden;Song For The Dark Times;Snowball’s Chance in Hell;Out For Blood;Kill Them Cold;J M Dalgliesh;Gorge;What They Knew;Going Dark;Ahead of the Game;What Will Burn;Still Life. Stuart MacBride;Deborah Masson;JD Kirk;Matt Brolly;Marion Todd;James Oswald;Val McDermid;Denzil Meyrick;
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