R.D. McLean is the author of seven previous crime novels and a number of short stories in anthologies and magazines, including Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, The Book of Extraordinary Sleuths and Private Eye Stories. His debut novel, The Good Son was shortlisted for the Private Eye Writers of America Shamus Award in 2010. His latest novel, Ed's Dead was called 'A really authentic and remarkable read!' by bestselling author Martina Cole.
'A dark, tense and gripping read' * The Herald * 'R.D. McLean does for Dundee what Ian Rankin did for Edinburgh' * James Oswald * 'Combines the dark delights of a serial-killer thriller with an unflinching corruption tale' * Eva Dolan * 'A superbly crafted, dark and twisty read that transported me deep into 1970s Dundee' * D.S. Butler * 'There's no one who knows crime fiction better, and this is a gritty, compulsive and fresh blend of so many great story threads - a serial killer investigation, an exploration of police corruption, and a vivid portrayal of Dundee in the 70s, all shown through the perspective of newly minted detective Elizabeth Burnet, who has her own battles to contend with. Highly recommended' * Chris Ewan *