For Our Sins

The wages of sin is death, as revealed by the partial collapse of a disused Edinburgh church, where an old ex-con's body is found with a smashed head. Tony McLean, a retired detective, is approached by a crime lord to investigate the deaths, which are deemed non-suspicious. However, when a second man is found dead in another disused church with a cross branded on his forehead, McLean realizes that a killer is stalking the streets of Edinburgh. Is it time for McLean to get back to doing what he does best?

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

The wages of sin is death, a chilling truth that becomes all too apparent in the aftermath of a partial collapse of a disused Edinburgh church. Amid the rubble, the lifeless body of an old ex-con, Kenny Morgan, is discovered, his head badly smashed by falling masonry. Initial investigations suggest that his death was a heart attack, deemed non-suspicious by the authorities. However, Tony McLean, a retired detective, is approached by a notorious crime lord who believes that the police should take a closer look into Morgan's demise. Despite his recent retirement and the challenges it brings, McLean cannot resist the urge to become involved. As another man is found dead in another disused church, his forehead branded with a cross, it becomes evident that this is no mere coincidence. A killer is stalking the streets of Edinburgh, leaving a trail of destruction and fear in his wake. With the stakes higher than ever before, McLean must return to his former profession and use all his skills to catch the culprit before more lives are lost.

Praise for James Oswald's gripping crime fiction:

"James Oswald is the new Ian Rankin, and his books are creepy, gritty, and gruesome. The Daily Record has hailed him as the next big thing in crime fiction, while the Sunday Mirror has praised his ability to create a "sinister and atmospheric" atmosphere. The Sunday Telegraph has also praised his "masterful storytelling" and his "characters that are both complex and compelling."

Weight: 598g
Dimension: 241 x 162 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472298836