In this second book of Mays Lewis trilogy, set in the rugged islands of the Outer Hebrides, the retired detective inspector Fin Macleod is once more involved in solving crime when a mummified body of a man is discovered in a peat bog on the Isle of Lewis.
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Peter May is the multi award-winning author of the internationally best-selling Lewis Trilogy set in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland; the China Thrillers, featuring Beijing detective Li Yan and American forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell; the critically-acclaimed Enzo Files, featuring Scottish forensic scientist Enzo MacLeod, which is set in France; and Entry Island. One of Scotland's most prolific television dramatists, he garnered more than a thousand credits in fifteen years as scriptwriter and script editor on prime-time British television drama. He is the creator of three major television drama series and presided over two of the highest-rated serials in his homeland before quitting television to concentrate on his first love, writing novels.
“As good as its superb predecessor . . . not only a good mystery, but also a moving and evocative portrayal of a place where the unforgiving weather is matched only by the church's harsh patronage.” —Laura Wilson, The Guardian
"The depiction of the island atmosphere is as impressive as the action." —Julia Handford, The Sunday Telegraph
“In mood and texture, Peter May’s novels, set on the Isle of Lewis, are essentially Nordic, and he bears comparison with some of the best writers from those cold desolate climes . . . the plot throbs with past and present passions, jealousies, suspicions and regrets; the emotional secrets of the bleak island are even deeper than its peat bog.” —Marcel Berlins, The Times
“May is a masterful story-teller. He skillfully combines pathos and the themes of identity, lost love and family ties to create an exciting, page-turning thriller." —Laura Wurzal, The Irish Examiner
“The strength and beauty of this book lies in the exploration of the relationships between people. The characters are beautifully drawn and so true to life . . . The plot is intricate and cleverly fitted together . . . I absolutely loved this second book in the series and can safely state that May is currently unveiling a cracking series.” —CrimeSquad
“Every bit as excellent as The Blackhouse . . . Peter May weaves his wonderful magic and the story unfolds before you in vivid detail.” —Amanda C M Gillies, Eurocrime
“Spell-binding . . . the book’s a delight: bringing people and place alive in equal measure.” —Jim Kelly, ShotsMag
“Like all the best crime fiction its interest is not restricted to the investigation . . . the scenes set in the orphanage in the Dean Village are moving . . . crime novels may be primarily entertainments, but the best ones always offer something more. Fin’s investigation of this long-buried crime forces him to make a reassessment of his own life.” —Allan Massie, The Scotsman
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