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Jackie Baldwin

    A Scottish crime writer and former criminal lawyer. His debut novel was published in September 2016. His work is set in the world of law and crime, which the author knows intimately from his own practice. Readers can expect thrilling stories with complex characters and unexpected twists.

    Perfect Dead
    Murder by the Seaside
    Murder at Castle Traprain
    Murder at Whiteadder House
    Avenge the Dead
    • Avenge the Dead

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Sometimes murder is the only way to get even... The gripping new Scottish crime thriller that you won't be able to put down. Perfect for fans of L J Ross and Val McDermid. 'A deliciously dark and twisted tale that kept me reading late into the night' Graham Smith, bestselling author of A Body in the Lakes

      Avenge the Dead
    • Murder at Whiteadder House

      An absolutely brilliant cozy mystery novel that will have you racing to the end

      • 290 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      When young, pretty Eliza Anderson walks through Grace McKenna's door begging for help finding her missing sister, it sparks the Portobello Detective Agency's most dangerous investigation to date.

      Murder at Whiteadder House
    • Murder at Castle Traprain

      A totally gripping cozy mystery novel set in Scotland

      • 330 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Set in Edinburgh, Detective Grace McKenna faces a new challenge when a wealthy landowner enlists her help to investigate the disappearance of a priceless Fabergé egg. As Grace's team goes undercover at Castle Traprain, they uncover a web of intrigue involving the enigmatic collector Sacha Komorov and his troubled wife, Katya, who secretly seeks assistance for a stalker. The situation escalates when a murder occurs, revealing that the stakes are higher than a simple theft, and the team must navigate a deadly game to uncover the truth.

      Murder at Castle Traprain
    • Murder by the Seaside

      A completely unputdownable cozy mystery novel

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh, Detective Grace McKenna navigates her new role at the Portobello Detective Agency while grappling with her tumultuous past. When approached by a glamorous widow to investigate the suspicious death of her husband, a psychic, Grace partners with investigative reporter Tobias Sloan. Their inquiry reveals a connection to a recent murder at an elite golf club, leading them to uncover dark secrets tied to the psychic community. As danger looms, Grace must race against time to solve the murders and protect her team.

      Murder by the Seaside
    • Sometimes perfection is worth killing for... The second gripping crime novel in an exciting new series. Ex-priest DI Frank Farrell finds himself on the trail of a vicious killer in rural Scotland. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, James Oswald and Val McDermid.

      Perfect Dead