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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “A tour de force.” James⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “I devoured this book in one sitting - I couldn't put it down.” Margot A forest of secrets Two bodies are found buried in a Highland forest, a place that haunts the dreams of Kate Sharp. Her mother, Ellen, died when Kate was a child. Does the forest hold the secret to her death? A tragic unravelling As Kate tries to unravel the truth, her mother’s story emerges, and it is one of fear and hope, love and loss, set against the imposing background of Craig Dunain, a psychiatric hospital where Ellen should have been safe. Finding the truth Someone else from Ellen’s past is searching for answers, and he will stop at nothing to find them. Unaware of the danger stalking her, Kate continues her search. Will she get to the truth? And can she save her own life? Beautifully written, cleverly plotted, and meticulously researched, Unravelling is a captivating tale of family secrets.

"Lily Armstrong has it all. A beautiful son, a wealthy fiance, and a luxury apartment in Edinburgh... But Lily is living a lie. Estranged from her family, she's tired of covering up the truth about her relationship with Nathan Collesso. Lily's not the only one with troubles. Her friend, Sam, is being pursued mercilessly by a rogue cop determined to silence him." -- Back cover.

A crime thriller set in the Highlands of Scotland and the Isle of Harris. An old woman is murdered in Inverness and the investigation leads back to the Isle of Harris, where the investigating officer finds his own family history is intertwined with that of the old woman, who is not as blameless as she first appears.

The narrative centers on Muriel St. Clair, a young woman navigating her love for soldier Richard Carew amidst the challenges of military life. As she adapts to the regimented world of the army, themes of love, loyalty, duty, and sacrifice unfold. The story provides a vivid depiction of early 20th-century British military life, revealing the social and political dynamics at play. This novel offers a compelling exploration of the human experience within the constraints of duty, making it a significant cultural work from its time.

When an Inverness Councillor is murdered in broad daylight in the middle of town, Detective Sergeant Joe Galbraith sees a familiar figure running from the scene.According to everyone who knows him, the Councillor had no enemies, but someone clearly wanted him dead.The victim’s high profile means the police want a quick resolution to the case, but no one seems to know anything. Or if they do, they're not prepared to say.This second novel of Highland Noir from Helen Forbes continues the series with a crime thriller that moves between Inverness, North Uist and London, reaching a terrifying denouement at the notorious Black Rock Gorge.Review of In the Shadow of the Hill by Helen ‘…our first real home-grown sample of modern Highland noir’ – Roger Hutchinson; West Highland Free Press