The High Island

The sense of place is strong and the plot is as intriguing as ever – in The High Island Lin Anderson has worked her particular magic once more – Alexander McCall Smith, multi-million copy bestselling author of the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series
I loved this book. Immersive storytelling, a compelling protagonist, and writing that pulls you deep into the mist and the mystery, this is the kind of intelligent, atmospheric crime fiction I enjoy most. The start of a very special new series – Deon Meyer, international bestselling author of the Benny Griessel series
The High Island is spell-binding. Atmospheric, compulsive and utterly gripping, Anderson is on fire – Helen Fields, international bestselling author of the DCI Callanach series
A cracking story with ancient blood feuds, county line style drug networks, and the timeless beauty of the wild islands all blending together into a thriller as smooth and distinct as a fine single malt – Simon Toyne, international bestselling author of Dark Objects
Lin Anderson is one of Scotland’s national treasures – don’t be fooled by comparisons, her writing is unique, bringing warmth and depth – Stuart MacBride, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Logan McRae series
Lin Anderson’s new Orkney-based crime series kicks off with absolute banger! I was gripped from the very first page, and now I can’t wait for the next instalment. Destined to become a firm favourite in the glittering firmament of Scottish crime – Alison Belsham, bestselling author of the Detective Lexi Bennett series
The start of a brand new series, The High Island is an entirely authentic novel. Lin Anderson portrays the islands at its centre with such vividity, with such clarity, that you feel you aren’t just reading about them but that you are living it too. The story is wonderful, and the characters have so much about them that this is a series guaranteed to run and run. Thoroughly recommend! – G.D. Wright, author of After the Storm
Lin Anderson is known for her clear prose, compelling characters and vivid settings, and The High Island is brimming with all three. Erling is a masterful creation – a native Orcadian existing in both the light and shade, but very much one of the good guys. His struggle for justice in this tightknit, troubled community reflects a personal struggle with a difficult past. So vivid is Anderson’s depiction of Hoy, so well-formed are the residents, that The High Island is one of those novels which could not possibly be set elsewhere. In addition to this perfect setting, the unnerving plot, meticulous police procedure and brisk pace make this an exciting and powerful read. For everyone missing Dr Rhona MacLeod, enter DI Erling Flett. A stunning start to what will undoubtedly be a superb series – Frances Crawford, author of A Bad, Bad Place
It’s an atmospheric and gripping read, and I’m already looking forward to what comes next in the new series * My Weekly *
With plenty of local color and misty foreboding, Anderson convincingly brings her setting to life and crafts a captivating cast of villains in the Mowats. This is a certified page-turner * Publisher’s Weekly *
Family is at the heart of this novel: the ones we choose to have, and the ones we cannot avoid. As Flett and his colleagues nip between islands, expect fire, revenge and mouth-opening revelations. Though you’ll want to savour this, I predict you’ll read this in a hurry * Belfast Telegraph *
The High Island is a gripping page-turner which blends a top-class police procedural and a cast of superbly portrayed characters with an intriguing and emotive mystery steeped in the darkness, danger and emotional depth that have become the hallmarks of Anderson’s writing * Lancashire Post *
One of the best Scottish crime series since Rebus – Daily Record on the Rhona MacLeod series
A real page-turner – Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus series, on The Party House
Vivid and atmospheric … enthralling – The Guardian on The Killing Tide
A cast of characters who feel like old friends – The Sunday Times on None But the Dead

Lin Anderson

Lin Anderson is a Scottish author and screenwriter renowned for her bestselling crime series starring forensic scientist Dr. Rhona MacLeod. Her work has garnered significant acclaim, with four of her novels being longlisted for the prestigious Scottish Crime Book of the Year award. She has also been shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Dagger in the Library Award.

Beyond her writing, Lin is a co-founder of Bloody Scotland, an internationally recognized crime-writing festival held annually in Stirling.

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