A ruthless arsonist terrorizes Edinburgh as the city prepares for Hogmanay in this gripping Scottish crime thriller.
In the days leading up to Edinburgh's biggest New Year's party, a young homeless girl named Karen dies in a suspected arson attack. Her friend Jaz is determined to avenge her death. Meanwhile, a string of similar fires in Glasgow brings forensic expert Dr Rhona MacLeod to the capital to investigate.
Facing off with the city's combative chief fire investigator, Severino MacRae, Rhona races to uncover the link between the attacks as the arsonist threatens to strike again at Hogmanay. With Jaz also hot on the trail of Karen's killer, it's a desperate race against time to stop the fires before more lives are lost.
Torch is the second novel in Lin Anderson's critically acclaimed forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod, followed by Deadly Code. Filled with suspense, forensic detail, and the gritty atmosphere of Scotland, this psychological thriller will appeal to fans of Ian Rankin and Val McDermid looking for their next gripping read.
Praise for Lin Anderson:
'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' - Daily Record
'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' - Daily Mail
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Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction - honourable, inquisitive and yet plagued by doubts and, sometimes, fears * Daily Mail * The best Scottish crime series since Rebus * Daily Record * A cast of characters who feel like old friends -- <i>Sunday Times</i>, on <i>None But the Dead</i> Lin Anderson is one of Scotland's national treasures - don't be fooled by comparisons, her writing is unique, bringing warmth and depth to even the seediest parts of Glasgow. Lin's Rhona MacLeod is a complex and compelling heroine who just gets better with every outing -- Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series Hugely imaginative and exciting -- James Grieve (Emeritus Professor of Forensic Pathology) A real page-turner -- Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus series, on <i>The Party House</i> Vivid and atmospheric . . . enthralling -- <i>The Guardian</i>, on <i>The Killing Tide</i>
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Interest Age: From 18 years
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Höhe: 203 mm
Breite: 127 mm
Dicke: 16 mm
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978-1-5290-2476-0 (9781529024760)
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Lin Anderson is a Scottish author and screenwriter known for her bestselling crime series featuring forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod. Four of her novels have been longlisted for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year, and in 2022 she was shortlisted for the Crime Writers Association Dagger in the Library Award. Lin is the co-founder of the international crime-writing festival Bloody Scotland, which takes place annually in Stirling.
