{"product_id":"scars-of-the-past-paperback","title":"Scars of the Past: A Gripping Scottish Crime Thriller - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJacqueline New\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the heart of Edinburgh, a killer leaves a trail of secrets carved in blood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the leader of the Serious Crime Unit, DCI 'Mac' McNeill is no stranger to the city's darkest secrets. But when a body marked with Celtic symbols is discovered in a run-down tower block, the case challenges even his seasoned instincts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the victim's ties to the treacherous drug scene and a notorious crime lord complicating matters, Mac seeks the help of Dr. Clio Wray, an expert in ancient symbology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut when a second body emerges, an unsettling connection is made to Mac himself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe case spirals into uncharted territory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gripping first instalment in the DCI McNeill crime thriller series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e_______________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the DCI McNeill series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003cstrong\u003eAn Action-packed Thriller That Grabbed My Attention from the Start.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003cstrong\u003eMy goodness, what a ride. This book outstanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003cstrong\u003eMac made a fascinating lead character and the way his team was put together is credit to a superb plot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003cstrong\u003eWhat a fantastic read\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Edinburgh noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003cstrong\u003eA great psychological thriller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacqueline New \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the popular DCI McNeill Scottish crime thrillers. A series featuring #1 books in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Born in Yorkshire, she worked in the world of art and design after qualifying as an interior designer. Following more than ten-years writing historical and contemporary mysteries, in 2023 she introduced DCI McNeill of the Edinburgh Serious Crime Unit. Noir thrillers for readers who enjoy dark atmospheric police procedurals. The series is now published by Vinci Books and both audio and foreign editions are currently in the works. Having lived and worked in various parts of the UK and abroad, she now resides in her home town in Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 286\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550958346547,"sku":"9781036700041","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/scars-of-the-past-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}