Paths of the Dead

Paths of the Dead is the ninth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod. When Amy MacKenzie agrees to attend a meeting at a local spiritualist church, she expects to hear her son calling from beyond the grave. A second body is found in similar circumstances, and a pattern emerges of a killer intent on masterminding a gruesome Druidic game.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Paths of the Dead, the thrilling ninth installment in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series, delves into a captivating tale of mystery and suspense. When Amy MacKenzie, a mother driven by grief, agrees to attend a meeting at a local spiritualist church, she never anticipates hearing the voice of her deceased son reaching out to her from beyond the grave. The son whom she had only spoken to an hour before, leaving a profound impact on her heart. However, their reunion is short-lived as a shocking discovery awaits. A young man's body is found inside a Neolithic stone circle, high above the bustling city of Glasgow. Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod, known for her expertise in the field, is immediately called upon to investigate this gruesome crime. The scene is unsettling, with the victim's hands severed and a stone lodged in his mouth, bearing the number five scratched onto it. Detective Inspector Michael McNab, convinced that this is a gangland murder, believes he has the culprit in custody. However, Rhona, with her unwavering intuition and scientific acumen, disagrees. As the investigation unfolds, a pattern emerges, revealing a killer's sinister plan to orchestrate a gruesome Druidic game that will force everyone to participate. The stakes are high, and time is running out as the killer's motives become increasingly clear. With each passing day, Rhona and McNab race against the clock to unravel the mystery and bring the perpetrator to justice. As the bodies pile up and the stakes rise, they must confront the darkest forces of human nature and unearth the truth behind this macabre game.Paths of the Dead is a gripping and atmospheric novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. Lin Anderson's exceptional storytelling and intricate plot development make this series a must-read for fans of forensic crime fiction. Don't miss out on this thrilling journey into the world of Rhona MacLeod and the chilling crimes that she unravels.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 195 x 132 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529000672