The Wild Coast
A Twisting Crime Novel That Grips Like a Vice Set in Scotland
Published on 3. August 2023
400 pages
978-1-5290-8458-0 (ISBN)
Description
'Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' - Daily Mail
A remote shoreline. A lethal killer. As lone visitors disappear from the rural northwest of Scotland, campsites are becoming crime scenes.
When forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is brought in to analyse a shallow grave on Scotland's west coast, she is disturbed by a bundle of twigs crafted into a stickman and left in the victim's mouth.
Then, when a young woman is reported missing from a nearby campsite with another sinister figurine left in her van, it seems that someone is targeting wild campers. An idyllic coastline known for providing peace and serenity, now the area is a hunting ground.
As her investigation proceeds, Rhona is forced to reconsider her closest bonds. Rumours of sexual assault offences by serving police officers are circling in Glasgow, which may include her trusted colleague DS Michael McNab. Could it be true, or is someone looking to put him out of action?
All the while a young woman's life is on the line and the clock is ticking . . .
The Wild Coast is a pulse-pounding instalment in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.
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Praise for Lin Anderson:
'Lin Anderson is one of Scotland's national treasures' - Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series
'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' - Daily Record
'This series just keeps getting better' - Reader Review
'I was totally glued the whole way through' - Reader Review
'Loved it - makes me want to visit the Wild Coast' - Reader Review
A remote shoreline. A lethal killer. As lone visitors disappear from the rural northwest of Scotland, campsites are becoming crime scenes.
When forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is brought in to analyse a shallow grave on Scotland's west coast, she is disturbed by a bundle of twigs crafted into a stickman and left in the victim's mouth.
Then, when a young woman is reported missing from a nearby campsite with another sinister figurine left in her van, it seems that someone is targeting wild campers. An idyllic coastline known for providing peace and serenity, now the area is a hunting ground.
As her investigation proceeds, Rhona is forced to reconsider her closest bonds. Rumours of sexual assault offences by serving police officers are circling in Glasgow, which may include her trusted colleague DS Michael McNab. Could it be true, or is someone looking to put him out of action?
All the while a young woman's life is on the line and the clock is ticking . . .
The Wild Coast is a pulse-pounding instalment in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.
***
Praise for Lin Anderson:
'Lin Anderson is one of Scotland's national treasures' - Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series
'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' - Daily Record
'This series just keeps getting better' - Reader Review
'I was totally glued the whole way through' - Reader Review
'Loved it - makes me want to visit the Wild Coast' - Reader Review
Reviews / Votes
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 * 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 -- Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series As always Lin Anderson provides a big fat colourful mystery * The Times * One of the best Scottish crime series since Rebus * Daily Record * 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> A cast of characters who feel like old friends -- <i>The Sunday Times</i> on <i>None But the Dead</i>More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
File size
1,53 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-5290-8458-0 (9781529084580)
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08/2023
Macmillan
€26.50
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Person
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.
