DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime Thrillers

'A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists' CL Taylor Don't miss the first stunning thriller in the new DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime series! 'Neil Lancaster is – by some distance – the most authentic voice in thriller writing' Tony Parsons This 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.DS Max Craigie and DC 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 Police Scotland. Now Max and Janie must turn against their closest colleagues – to solve a case that could cost them far more than just their lives… 'Authentic and compelling' Mark Dawson • The first thriller in a stunning new Scottish crime series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and Denzil Meyrick • Neil Lancaster is the top ten Kindle 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 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, from Denzil Meyrick to Cass Green and Tony Parsons • A break-out book from a hugely talented writer, introducing a fascinating new protagonist in DS Max Craigie Competition: 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;

Max, Janie and Ross return in the second gripping novel in this explosive Scottish crime series. PRE-ORDER NOW You get away with murder.In a remote sea loch on the west coast of Scotland, a fisherman vanishes without trace. His remains are never found. You make people disappear.A young man jumps from a bridge in Glasgow and falls to his death in the water below. D. S. Max Craigie uncovers evidence that links both victims. But if he can't find out what cost them their lives, it won't be long before more bodies turn up at the morgue… You come back for revenge.Soon cracks start to appear in the investigation, and Max's past hurtles back to haunt him. When his loved ones are threatened, he faces a terrifying choice: let the only man he ever feared walk free, or watch his closest friend die… Everyone loves the D. S. Max Craigie series! 'Think Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty' Ian Rankin 'The best police procedural I've read in years – fast-paced, compelling and deeply authentic. D. S. Max Craigie is a brilliant hero and I can't wait for the next in the series' Jane Casey 'This is a page-turner you won't want to miss!' Denzil Meyrick 'A cracking good story … kept me turning the pages, and loving the twists. I can't wait for the second Craigie instalment' Gytha Lodge '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 'The most authentic voice in thriller writing' Tony Parsons • The first book in the series was longlisted for the 2021 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year; this book is even better… • This is the second 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 on The Black Isle 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 Competition: The;A;Song For The Dark Times;Still Life;Coffinmaker's Garden;Her Last Holiday;Going Dark;For Any Other Truth;Killing Kind;An Isolated Incident;Gorge;Dark Sin;Dark Remains;1979;What They Knew. Ian Rankin;Val McDermid;MacBride;C L Taylor;Denzil Meyrick;Jane Casey;Matt Brolly;J M Dalgliesh;Marion Todd

A lawyer is found dead at sunrise on a lonely clifftop at Dunnet Head on the northernmost tip of Scotland. It was supposed to be his honeymoon, but now his wife will never see him again. He'll hunt you. The case is linked to several mysterious deaths, including the murder of the lawyer's last client—Scotland's most notorious criminal... who had just walked free. DS Max Craigie knows this can only mean one thing: they have a vigilante serial killer on their hands. He'll leave you to die. But this time the killer isn't on the run; he's on the investigation team. And the rules are different when the murderer is this close to home. He knows their weaknesses, knows how to stay hidden, and he thinks he's above the law... Max, Janie and Ross return in the latest gripping novel in this explosive Scottish crime series. Fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart MacBride and Marion Todd will love “The Night Watch!”

She was taken against her will. On her fifteenth birthday, trafficking victim Affi Smith goes for a run and never returns. With a new identity and secure home in the Scottish Highlands, she was supposed to be safe... She escaped once. With personal ties to Affi's case, DS Max Craigie joins the investigation. When he discovers other trafficking victims have disappeared in exactly the same circumstances, he knows one thing for certain—there's a leak somewhere within law enforcement. She won't outrun them again. The clock is ticking... Max must catch Affi's kidnappers and expose the mole before anyone else goes missing. Even if it means turning suspicions onto his own team... Don't miss the next book in the DS Max Craigie series! Fans of Ian Rankin and Marion Todd will love this utterly gripping Scottish thriller!

Six years ago, Beata Dabrowski arranged to meet her lover in Glasgow and was never seen again. There were no leads. . . until now. Imprisoned gang boss Davie Hardie wants to talk in exchange for his freedom. He knows exactly where Beata is buried, and he's prepared to take the police to her grave. But when the mission to locate Beata's body is hijacked, DS Max Craigie is drafted on to the case. Someone is selling secrets. Max will stop at nothing to expose police corruption and uncover Beata's murderer. . . 'Think Jack Reacher fronting ' 'Fast-paced, compelling, and deeply authentic' 'Neil Lancaster is so damn clever' 'A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists' 'Deliciously dark' 'One of the very best police procedural writers in the country' 'A brand-new star of Tartan Noir. Superb' 'Hard-edged . . . a satisfyingly complex mystery' 'I definitely have a crush on Max Craigie' 'So true to life… Five stars for sure' 'Stylish, fast-paced and utterly unputdownable'

A Tragic Death When the body of Leanne Wilson is found at the bottom of a Scottish mountain, it is classified as a tragic accident. There is no evidence to suggest otherwise. A Rising Body Count Then DS Max Craigie discovers that five other women in the last year have died by falling off mountains, and something feels very wrong. They were all experienced climbers and alone when they died. This can only mean one thing: there's a killer on the loose. A Killer in the Shadows The more Max investigates, the more he believes that they are dealing with something much bigger than a lone serial killer. With five victims and conflicting clues, how do you catch someone committing the perfect crime?