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Monica Kennedy Series

Dive into a gripping series of crime thrillers set against the rugged backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Follow a determined detective as she unravels complex murder investigations, each more chilling than the last. She confronts calculated killers and navigates her own personal challenges, driven by an unwavering pursuit of justice. These novels are masterfully crafted with suspense, unexpected plot twists, and compelling characters that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

From the shadows
Dark Waters

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  1. 1

    From the shadows

    • 432 pages
    • 16 hours of reading
    3.7(371)Add rating

    Seven days. Four deaths. One chance to catch a killer. Sixteen-year-old Robert arrives home late. Without a word to his dad, he goes up to his bedroom. Robert is never seen alive again. A body is soon found on the coast of the Scottish Highlands. Detective Inspector Monica Kennedy is drawn into the murder investigation and she has a feeling that the case won't begin and end with this one death. Meanwhile, Inverness-based social worker Michael Bach is worried about one of his clients whose last correspondence was a single ambiguous text message; Nichol Morgan has been missing for seven days. As Monica is faced with catching a murderer who has been meticulously watching and waiting, Michael keeps searching for Nichol, desperate to find him before the killer claims another victim. From the Shadows introduces DI Monica Kennedy, an unforgettable new series lead, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves's Vera, Susie Steiner and Peter May. Readers have been gripped by From the Shadows: 'Well written, interesting and full of plot twists!' 'Keeps the reader guessing ... You are sure to be surprised!' 'A dead good debut thriller ... recommended' 'A real page turner'

    From the shadows
  2. 2

    Dark Waters

    • 432 pages
    • 16 hours of reading
    4.0(327)Add rating

    The haunting new novel from G. R. Halliday, shortlisted for THE MCILVANNEY DEBUT PRIZE. THREE MISTAKES. TWO MURDERS. ONE MORE VICTIM TO GO . . . Annabelle loves to drive. It helps her escape her world, her past. Speeding on a mountain road in the Scottish Highlands, she sees a little girl step out in front of her. She swerves to avoid her. The next thing Annabelle remembers is waking up in a dark, damp room. A voice from the corner of the room says 'The Doctor will see you now'. Scott is camping in the woodlands in the Scottish Highlands - but in the middle of the night, he hears something outside his tent. When he goes out to have a look, a little girl is standing among the trees, staring right at him. Scott is never seen again. When a dismembered body is discovered, DI Monica Kennedy gets called to the scene immediately. After six months away from the Serious Crimes team, they need her back on board. As Monica searches for the murderer, another body is found. Monica knows the signs . . . She's on the hunt for a serial killer. Perfect for fans of James Oswald, Ann Cleeves and Val McDermid.

    Dark Waters