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Overview'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. The Wild Coast is a chilling thriller from Lin Anderson. 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 . . . 'Lin Anderson is one of Scotland's national treasures' - Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series Though they can be read in any order, The Wild Coast is the seventeenth thriller featuring Rhona MacLeod. The forensic crime series continues with Whispers of the Dead. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lin AndersonPublisher: Pan Macmillan Imprint: Pan Books Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 19.70cm Weight: 0.312kg ISBN: 9781529084573ISBN 10: 1529084571 Pages: 464 Publication Date: 11 April 2024 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsForensic 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 . . . As ever, the landscape is stunningly evoked and MacLeod’s decency and humanity shine through on every page * 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 A real page-turner -- Ian Rankin on <i>The Party House<i> As always Lin Anderson provides a big fat colourful mystery * The Times * One of the best Scottish crime series since Rebus * Daily Record * 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 . . . As ever, the landscape is stunningly evoked and MacLeod’s decency and humanity shine through on every page * 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 A real page-turner -- Ian Rankin on <i>The Party House<i> Author InformationLin 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |