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A young girl's mutilated body is discovered in a sealed room. Her remains are carefully arranged, in what seems to have been a cruel and macabre ritual, which appears to have taken place over 60 years ago. For newly appointed Edinburgh Detective Inspector Tony McLean this baffling cold case ought to be a low priority - but he is haunted by the young victim and her grisly death...
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'If you are a fan of seriously good crime fiction, then you will love James Oswald’s Inspector McLean series. The first novel of the series, Natural Causes, introduces one of the most compelling detective lead characters in contemporary crime fiction, Tony McLean. McLean is defined by his ineffable humanity – his quiet and dogged determination to seek justice for the victims of the crimes he investigates. Oswald’s writing is reminiscent of Ian Rankin or Stuart McBride’s Scottish noir, but is also tinged with a slight trace of the supernatural – which adds an intriguing nuance to the stories. I guarantee that once you start this excellent series – you will race through James’s novels, and be left hungry for more.' - Alex Clarke, Editor, Penguin Books
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Natural Causes Inspector McLean Novel 1 Synopsis
Meanwhile, the city is horrified by a series of bloody killings. Deaths for which there appears to be neither rhyme nor reason, and which leave Edinburgh's police at a loss. McLean is convinced that these deaths are somehow connected to the terrible ceremonial killing of the girl, all those years ago. It is an irrational, almost supernatural theory. And one which will lead McLean closer to the heart of a terrifying and ancient evil...James Oswald's Detective Inspector McLean appears here for the first time. Natural Causes is the opening to an electrifying new series. Fans of Ian Rankin, Peter James and Stuart McBride will love James Oswald's work.
The Inspector McLean series:
1. Natural Causes
2. The Book of Souls
3. The Hangman's Song
4. Dead Men's Bones
5. Prayer for the Dead
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781405913140 |
| Publication date: |
9th May 2013 |
| Author: |
James Oswald |
| Publisher: |
Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
447 pages |
| Series: |
Inspector McLean |
| Primary Genre |
Crime and Mystery
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James Oswald Press Reviews
Praise for James Oswald:
'A star of Scotland's burgeoning crime fiction scene.' Daily Record
'Crime fiction's next big thing.' The Sunday Telegraph
'Literary sensation...James' overnight success has drawn comparisons with the meteoric rise of EL James and her Fifty Shades of Grey series.' Daily Mail
'Fifty Shades of Hay.' The Times
'Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers.' Daily Mail
'The new Ian Rankin.' Daily Record
'The hallmarks of Val McDermid or Ian Rankin: it's dark, violent, noirish.' The Herald
'A good read.' The Times
'An excellent start to what promises to be a fine series.' Guardian
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About James Oswald
James Oswald is the author of the Inspector McLean series of crime novels, respectively Natural Causes, The Book of Souls, The Hangman's Song, Dead Men's Bones and Prayer for the Dead. He has written an epic fantasy series, The Ballad of Sir Benfro, published by Penguin, as well as comic scripts and short stories.
In his spare time he runs a 350-acre livestock farm in north-east Fife, where he raises pedigree Highland Cattle and New Zealand Romney sheep.
Author photo © Bill Waters
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