None but the Dead

The eleventh book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series, "None but the Dead," features Rhona MacLeod as a forensic expert who arrives on Sanday, one of Britain's northernmost islands, to excavate a grave. DS Michael McNab is dispatched to investigate the suspicious death of an old man in Glasgow, and the team is presented with a series of unexplained incidents linked to the discovery of thirteen magic flowers representing the souls of dead children. As a major storm approaches, the islanders turn on one another, and long-buried secrets break the surface.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The thrilling eleventh book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series, featuring Rhona MacLeod, is titled "None but the Dead." Set on Sanday, one of Britain's northernmost islands, the novel is a captivating exploration of mystery and suspense. Sanday is inaccessible when the wind prevents the ferry crossing from the mainland or fog grounds the tiny island-hopping plane. When human remains are discovered behind an old primary school, forensic expert Dr. Rhona MacLeod and her assistant arrive to excavate the grave. Approaching midwinter, they face challenging conditions, including limited daylight, inhospitable weather, and some uncooperative island inhabitants.

When the suspicious death of an old man in Glasgow appears to have connections to Sanday, DS Michael McNab is dispatched to investigate. However, he quickly realizes that traditional detective work is not possible in such a remote and unfamiliar environment. There is no internet, CCTV, or police station. As the weather worsens, the team, including criminal profiler Professor Magnus Pirie, is presented with a series of unexplained incidents, seemingly linked to the discovery of thirteen magic flowers representing the souls of dead children who had attended the island school where the body was discovered.

But the question remains: how and in what circumstances did these children die? And why are their long-forgotten deaths significant to the current investigation? As a major storm approaches, bringing gale-force winds and high seas, the islanders turn on one another, as past and present evil deeds collide, and long-buried secrets break the surface, along with the exposed bones.

"None but the Dead" is a gripping tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the mysteries surrounding the deaths of the thirteen magic flowers and the dark secrets that lie hidden on Sanday. Lin Anderson's masterful storytelling and intricate plot development make this a must-read for fans of forensic crime fiction.

In addition to "None but the Dead," Lin Anderson has written several other thrilling forensic crime novels, including "Follow the Dead," "Sins of the Dead," and "Time for the Dead." These books continue to showcase Rhona MacLeod's exceptional skills as a forensic expert and her determination to solve even the most complex cases.

If you are a fan of forensic crime fiction and are looking for a captivating and suspenseful read, be sure to check out Lin Anderson's "None but the Dead" and the rest of her series. You won't be disappointed.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529000696