Sins of the Dead

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 * Daily Mail *A cast of characters who feel like old friends – The Sunday Times on None But the DeadHugely imaginative and exciting – James Grieve (Emeritus Professor of Forensic Pathology)From the Glasgow’s real underbelly, Lin Anderson’s Sins of the Dead will have you biting your nails and wondering why you ever bought a telly. Inventive, compelling, genuinely scary and beautifully written, as always – Denzil MeyrickBrilliant book by a brilliant crime writer. True forensics at its very best – Lorna Dawson, CBE (Principal Soil Scientist, James Hutton Institute & Professor, RGU)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. Lin’s Rhona MacLeod is a complex and compelling heroine who just gets better with every outing – Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae seriesA spine-tingling prologue once again demonstrates why Lin Anderson is not only Queen of Scottish Noir but also the queen of the #Killerhook openings * chaptersinmylife *Anderson is a master storyteller, filling her novels with engaging characters, clever, compelling, contemporary plotlines and a beautifully descriptive prose that belies the death and darkness of her powerful, pulsating crime mysteries * Blackpool Gazette *Overall, this is a cracking five star read that is both dark and complex. Heartily recommended . Go on, treat yourself, you know you want to … * Love and Deadly *Lin Anderson’s Rhona MacLeod series just keeps on getting better and better with every outing. She draws characters so real that you wouldn’t be surprised to meet them in the street, and the storylines are gritty, realistic and utterly compelling – Alison Belsham, author of The Tattoo ThiefAs always, this is another thrilling and pacy read with a race to the finish that doesn’t let up. We hope Rhona won’t be giving up her job, whatever the personal cost – Crime Fiction LoverA fast-paced thriller with an intricate plot * Candis *Intensely personal, terrifyingly brutal, and sprinkled with moments of unexpected tenderness, this is a story to both thrill and chill. * Lancashire Evening Post *A real page-turner – Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus series, on The Party HouseVivid and atmospheric … enthralling – The Guardian on The Killing Tide

Lin Anderson has published numerous novels and one novella featuring forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod, which have been widely translated. Her short story Dead Close was chosen for the Best of British Crime 2011 and is currently in development as a feature film. Also a screenwriter, her film River Child won a student BAFTA and the Celtic Media Festival award for Best Short Drama. Formerly Chair of the Society of Authors in Scotland, she is also co-founder of Bloody Scotland, Scotland’s International Crime Writing Festival.

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