Shortlisted for The Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year and longlisted for the McIlvanney Scottish Crime Book of the Year
Family ties can be deadly…
In the shadow of the Pentland Hills, a man has been callously struck down in front of his home. Tyre marks suggest it was no accidental hit-and-run. Somebody wanted him dead and as the man fights for every breath, they might still get their wish.
Grappling with the demons he thought he could leave behind after months away on enforced leave, DS Malkie McCulloch resists pressure from his superiors to pass the case on to the road policing unit, convinced that whoever was behind the wheel will be waiting for the chance to finish the job.
With the help of his partner DC Steph Lang, Malkie uncovers evidence that leads him to a former soldier suffering with PTSD. Risking his already tarnished career – and his life – he must unpick a complex web of family ties, deception, and greed to reveal the secrets at the heart of the case. When the veteran decides to take justice into his own hands, and a key witness reveals information that implicates somebody within the police, can Malkie piece together the truth before the body count soars?
The first in a gripping new Scottish crime thriller series featuring DS Malkie McCulloch, a brilliantly complex detective who will risk everything to protect the innocent. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, JM Dalgliesh and JD Kirk.
What readers are saying about Blood Runs Deep:
'One heck of a ride… set against the moody backdrop of the Pentland Hills, this Scottish crime thriller keeps you guessing from start to finish.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Do yourself a favour, put your phone on silent and make the time to enjoy this assured debut novel undisturbed… an excellent and unpredictable story.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Wow!!! this book blew me away!!!! Such a great thriller and totally kept me guessing what would happen next the entire book!!!!!!' Reader review, 5 stars
'The writing is sharp, and the pacing is spot-on… sprinkled with dark Scottish humour.' Reader review, 5 stars
'What really happened that night? Why? And who is telling the truth? It kept me glued to the pages from the start until the very end.' Reader review, 5 stars
'The plot was intricately woven, with clues seeded in so cleverly you have to go back and check once you reach the end.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Wow what a book… I could not put it down.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I was so caught up in the life of Malkie McCulloch and Steph… I was 100% on their side and so badly wanted them to win… I found myself just needing to keep reading to see what was going to happen next.' Reader review, 5 stars
'It is hard to believe this is the first book by the author… I loved the characterisation, even the criminals were very interesting! Malkie is a tortured DS with a brilliant sidekick in Steph.' Reader review, 5 stars
