Into the Dark: Your next must-read Scottish crime novel

The investigation into the murder of Callum Bradley has been scaled back, but Sergeant Don Colyear is still tasked with tying up a loose end: a 999 call made three weeks before the crime which may have hinted at the boy's mutilation and murder. However, the caller turns out to be a resident at an Edinburgh care home, drifting in and out of lucidity due to dementia, and the potential lead is written off. When a fresh murder disturbs the city, Don is drawn far away from his usual beat onto a dark path to catch a violent killer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2021
Publisher: Allison & Busby

Cut his eyes out, so he has. What kind of a monster could do such a thing? The brutal murder of ten-year-old Callum Bradley sent shockwaves across Scotland, but as the weeks have stretched on with no solid leads, the investigation has been scaled back. Sergeant Don Colyear, Community Police Officer, is tasked with tying up a loose end: a 999 call that may have hinted at the boy's mutilation and murder. However, the call was made fully three weeks before the crime took place. The caller turns out to be a resident at an Edinburgh care home, drifting in and out of lucidity due to dementia. Enough to write off the potential lead as a dead end. But when a fresh murder disturbs the city, the clock is ticking, and Don is drawn far away from his usual beat onto a dark path to catch a violent killer.

The investigation into the brutal murder of ten-year-old Callum Bradley has been scaled back due to a lack of solid leads. Sergeant Don Colyear, a Community Police Officer, is tasked with tying up a loose end: a 999 call that may have hinted at the boy's mutilation and murder. However, the call was made three weeks before the crime took place, and the caller turns out to be a resident at an Edinburgh care home, drifting in and out of lucidity due to dementia. This leads to the potential lead being written off as a dead end.

However, when a fresh murder disturbs the city, Don is drawn far away from his usual beat onto a dark path to catch a violent killer. As he delves deeper into the case, Don discovers that the murders are connected, and he must race against time to prevent more deaths.

Along the way, Don faces numerous challenges, including resistance from the local community and a lack of resources. He must also navigate the complex web of relationships and secrets that surround the case, as he uncovers a network of violence and corruption that extends far beyond the care home.

Despite the odds, Don is determined to catch the killer and bring him to justice. He uses his skills and experience to piece together the clues and gather evidence, and he relies on the support of his colleagues and the community to help him in his quest.

In the end, Don is able to catch the killer and bring him to justice. The community is left shocked and devastated by the tragedy, but Don's bravery and determination have helped to bring some closure to the case. The murder of Callum Bradley has left a lasting impact on Scotland, and the investigation has highlighted the need for better support and resources for those living with dementia and other mental health issues.

Weight: 392g
Dimension: 136 x 215 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749026431