A body is hauled out of St Andrews harbour. This was no accident – DI Clare Mackay and her team have a murder investigation on their hands.

Superintendent Penny Meakin is more focused on a break in at the salubrious home of local property developers. Many residents of the town oppose their plans for a new housing estate, and Penny insists that this controversy was a motive for the crime. Clare sees no evidence of this, but what is she overlooking?

When another death occurs and links are found to the first victim, the intensity on all sides ramps up. Stretched to the absolute limit, how much strain can Clare’s officers take before something breaks, never to be repaired…

The next gripping instalment in the bestselling series from a star of the Tartan Noir genre and former Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year nominee Marion Todd. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Neil Lancaster and Val McDermid.

‘Wow wow wow, Clare and her team are back with a bang.’ Reader Review

‘Expertly woven with twists and turns that’ll keep you turning pages.’ Reader Review

‘A perfect ten!’ Reader Review

‘Another gem of Tartan Noir… Great plot and characters.’ Reader Review

‘If you’re new to the series, what are you waiting for?’ Reader Review

‘Absolutely brilliant.’ Reader Review

‘If you love your Scottish crime fiction, this one is for you which I highly recommend.’ Reader Review

‘The best instalment that I’ve read thus far... A terrific, if heartbreaking, journey into the mind and heart of police work.’ Reader Review

‘Complex investigation, solid characters, and yes, even the little doggo has his place.’ Reader Review

‘Another brilliant addition with a series that keeps getting better the more we get to know them.’ Reader Review

A master of the Tartan Noir genre * Daily Mail *
Tartan Noir at its nail-biting, bloody brutal best * Helen Fields *
A rising star in Scottish crime fiction * Scots Magazine *
A gripping addition to the crime genre * Scottish Field *

A native of Dundee, Marion studied music and worked for many years as a piano teacher and jobbing accompanist. Now a full-time writer, Marion lives in North-east Fife, overlooking the River Tay. She is the author of the bestselling DI Clare Mackay series, which has sold over half a million copies. Marion can be found @MarionETodd on X or visit her website https://www.mariontodd.com/