The Low Road (DI Alec McKay Book 7)
Coming 18th February 2025
Step into the shadows of the Scottish Highlands, where no one is as innocent as they seem, and the path to the truth could be the most dangerous journey yet…
When a string of fatal accidents on the notorious A9 road catches the attention of DI Alec McKay, he uncovers something far more sinister than just bad luck. As the body count rises, McKay stumbles onto a decades-old conspiracy involving corruption and a murder case that should’ve been buried a long time ago.
But the deeper McKay digs, the more dangerous the game becomes. A shadowy killer is systematically eliminating anyone who knows the truth, and McKay may be next. Racing against time, with his closest allies compromised and a relentless killer lurking, McKay must navigate a web of deception and betrayal where every answer leads to more deadly questions…
Dark, gritty, and full of unexpected twists, this Scottish crime thriller is perfect for fans of Ian Rankin’s atmospheric mysteries.
A Parting Gift (DI Alec McKay Book 6)
A horrific massacre in the Scottish Highlands reveals far more sinister secrets than a simple family tragedy in this tense and riveting police procedural.
When the Dawson family is found slaughtered in what appears to be a tragic murder-suicide, it seems like another heartbreaking case of a man pushed to the edge, taking his wife and children with him before ending his own life. But DI Alec McKay has doubts. Why was a mysterious BMW spotted at the Dawsons’ holiday home that day, and why are its owners also now dead? What’s behind the erratic behaviour of the new senior investigating officer? And, most disturbingly, who is sending out packages containing toys taken from the crime scene?
As McKay digs deeper, he uncovers a twisted web of lies, leading back to a threat from his own past. To solve this case, McKay must confront his darkest fears and a crime that could leave him devastated in ways he never imagined…
Filled with pulse-pounding suspense and emotional twists, this gripping thriller will captivate fans of Ian Rankin and Val McDermid, it’s a must-read for lovers of dark, atmospheric police procedurals.
For Their Sins (DI Alec McKay Book 5)
A series of brutal murders dredges up dark secrets from the past, and DI Alec McKay finds himself caught in the crossfire in this pulse-pounding Scottish Highlands thriller.
As the winter chill grips the Highlands, a body is discovered burned alive in a solstice bonfire, kicking off a harrowing Christmas season. When a retired businessman is found hanging from a tree and another associate is savagely murdered in his isolated home, the team is stretched to the limit. With DCI Helena Grant away for a romantic holiday with crime writer Bill Emsworth, McKay must navigate a series of baffling killings under mounting pressure—amidst staff shortages and the relentless Scottish winter.
As McKay races to connect the dots, he uncovers that the victims are all tied to a decades-old investigation, sensationalised in a true-crime book penned by Emsworth. With another businessman missing, McKay fears the killer’s next target may be disturbingly close to home—Helena and Emsworth could be in the crosshairs.
To save them, McKay must unravel a mystery rooted in Helena Grant’s own past, before the killer closes in for the final strike…
For fans of Ian Rankin, this gripping, atmospheric thriller combines complex characters, chilling crimes, and the unforgiving Scottish landscape into an unmissable tale of suspense.
Expiry Date (DI Alec McKay Book 4)
In the heart of the Highlands, secrets run deeper than blood—and some will kill to keep them buried…
For DI McKay, a family outing in the rugged Scottish Highlands takes a chilling turn when he stumbles upon an unidentified corpse. But the day grows even darker when his brother-in-law vanishes, only to be found dead in what appears to be a tragic accident. Something doesn’t add up, and McKay can’t shake the feeling that it’s all connected.
At the same time, DCI Helena Grant’s personal life takes a dangerous twist after a disastrous online date with a local hotel manager who becomes disturbingly unhinged. As if that wasn’t enough, a threatening text follows her home—someone is watching, and they know more than they should.
When another body is discovered by the Cromarty Firth, McKay and Grant find themselves unravelling a sinister web of violence, human trafficking, and deadly family secrets. As the investigation deepens, the line between the personal and professional blurs, and both detectives are pulled into a case that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear…
Dark, gritty, and full of unexpected twists, this Scottish crime thriller is perfect for fans of Ian Rankin’s atmospheric mysteries.
Their Final Act (DI Alec McKay Book 3)
Time is running out…
Jimmy McGuire, a washed-up comedian, is found murdered on the streets of Inverness, garrotted in a brutal attack. Years earlier, McGuire’s career collapsed after his comedy partner, Jack Dingwall, was jailed for rape. Soon after, another garrotted body is discovered—this time, a former musician turned producer, also linked to rape allegations.
DI Alec McKay and DCI Helena Grant are on the case, but as the body count rises, McKay grows suspicious. The evidence seems too perfect, and he fears the killer isn’t done. With time running out, can the detectives stop another murder before it’s too late?
Dark and intricate, Their Final Act will keep you guessing until the final, chilling revelation. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin.
Death Parts Us (DI Alec McKay Book 2)
DI Alec McKay, a world-weary detective must navigate a web of corruption, betrayal, and long-buried secrets.
When a disgraced ex-cop is found dead, what begins as an accident quickly spirals into a sinister conspiracy—one that puts McKay squarely in the crosshairs. And when the victim’s wife reveals her husband was receiving threatening letters, the stakes are raised.
As McKay digs into the victim’s past, suspicion falls on him, and the body count begins to rise. With every twist and turn, he’s drawn deeper into a dangerous game, where no one can be trusted, and redemption may come too late…
Dark, intricate, and deeply rooted in the Scottish landscape, Death Parts Us will keep you guessing until the final, chilling revelation. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin.
Candles and Roses (DI Alec McKay Book 1)
Detective Inspector Alec McKay is drawn into a chilling hunt for a serial killer. But first he must face the demons of his own past…
Still grieving the tragic loss of his daughter, McKay becomes obsessed with a seemingly cold missing persons case—until bodies start turning up across the Black Isle. Each victim is surrounded by roses and candles, leaving McKay and his team to untangle the disturbing ritual behind the murders. As they struggle to crack the killer’s cryptic pattern, McKay’s own life begins to unravel.
Meanwhile, the young woman who discovered the first victim embarks on a dangerous investigation of her own—one that catches McKay’s eye, and the killer.
Alec McKay’s quest for justice will force him into a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the line between right and wrong becomes blurred, and the truth could cost him everything…
This gritty crime thriller, set against the brooding backdrop of the Scottish Highlands is perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and makes “compulsive reading” (The Independent).
Alex Walters 