Devil's Cut

When a distillery owner's body is discovered on a Scottish mountain, DI Corstophine and his team investigate a series of bizarre attacks that suggest the devil is alive.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2021
Publisher: Fledgling Press

When a distillery owner's body is discovered on top of a remote Scottish mountain, forensic confirmation reveals that he died of natural causes. However, DI Corstophine's concerns are raised when the dead man's eccentric sister receives a message, apparently from the beyond the grave. The police are dismissive until it appears that the devil himself is intent on attacking other family members. Why is his daughter kept locked and sedated in her room in the baronial mansion? Who or what is stalking his son as he scatters his father's ashes on lonely summits? And what insanity is behind the horrific attacks in their small Highland town? DI Corstophine and his team don't know what they're facing until it's too late.

Following on from the success of Whirligig, The Devil's Cut is a story about what constitutes sanity and how delicate that state really is; how such a perfect emotion as love can completely destroy a man. It delves into the depths of human emotions and the consequences of our actions, asking the question: what would you do for love?

The story takes place in a small Highland town, where the distillery owner's death sets off a series of mysterious events. The dead man's sister, who was believed to be mentally unstable, receives a message that seems to be from her brother, warning her of impending danger. The police are initially skeptical, but as more attacks occur, they realize that something supernatural is happening.

DI Corstophine, the lead detective, is tasked with investigating the case. He and his team must navigate through a web of lies, secrets, and betrayals to uncover the truth. They encounter a range of characters, including the dead man's eccentric sister, his son, who is being stalked by an unknown entity, and a group of locals who believe that the attacks are the work of the devil.

As the investigation progresses, Corstophine and his team discover that the dead man's death was not as straightforward as it seemed. There were hidden motives and secrets that had been kept hidden for years, and the truth about what happened on that mountain is more complicated than they could have imagined.

The Devil's Cut is a suspenseful and atmospheric story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It explores the boundaries of sanity and the lengths that people will go to protect the ones they love. It is a story that will leave you questioning your own beliefs and the nature of reality itself.

In conclusion, The Devil's Cut is a must-read for anyone who loves mystery, suspense, and the supernatural. It is a story that will leave you thinking long after you've finished the last page.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912280483