The Dead and the Dying
14 August 2025Imprint: Macmillan
Synopsis
'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' - Daily Mail
An ancient grave. A modern evil. The Dead and the Dying is the latest pulse-pounding instalment in the Rhona MacLeod series, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.
In the dim morning light, Orkney’s Skaill Bay is the backdrop for a calamity of nature’s making....
Details
14 August 2025400 pages
9781035029259Imprint: Macmillan
Reviews
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, fearsDaily 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 GlasgowStuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series
One of the best Scottish crime series since RebusDaily Record
A real page-turnerIan Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus series, on The Party House
