Rob McInroy delves into the darker aspects of Scottish life, particularly within the Perthshire region, crafting gritty yet compelling narratives rooted in his homeland's history. His work explores true crime cases, revealing the psychological intricacies of his characters and settings. The author draws heavily on the rich past of his locale, spanning from the 1920s to the 2010s, to build an atmosphere of tension and authenticity. His distinctive style offers immersive storytelling with a keen insight into human nature.
The follow-up to Cuddies Strip will see Bob Kelty once more embroiled in a crime where an innocent person is wrongly accused. Set in Perth, Scotland in 1936, the novel features as a backdrop the death of King George VI and the abdication crisis with Edward VIII.Bob Kelty has resigned from the Police but, when a friend is arrested and charged with murder, he knows the man is innocent and once more he has to investigate a brutal crime.