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** Contains editorial revisions ** Time is a healer....unless you're the one doing the killing... DCI James Craig is heading home to Fife for a family funeral after the discovery of his wife's uncle's lifeless body at home, having fallen down the stairs. The incident was classified as a Sudden Death, attributing it to the man's advanced age and fragility. Case officially closed. Or is it? Craig, inherently skeptical, approaches matters from a unique perspective, a skill honed on the streets of London. He hesitates to accept the neatly wrapped conclusion surrounding the old man's demise.As he contemplates letting the matter rest, certain details stand out, prompting him to reconsider the circumstances surrounding the death. Craig reconnects with his former boss, now a Superintendent, from his probationary days in Fife. He requests permission to join the inquiry and is paired with DS Isla McGregor. The two of them are soon caught up in a series of killings that stretch back years, back to the days when a young copper called James Craig was just starting out. A case that Craig remembers very well. Because he almost caught a serial killer who was starting out on his own journey. And now their paths are going to cross again. ICE INTO ASHES is the first book in a new series from the creator of the DCI Harry McNeil books. Perfect for fans of Andrew Raymond, David J Gatward and JD Kirk.

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When looking into the abyss, be wary of who's looking back... When the lifeless body of a psychiatrist is uncovered in the heart of Edinburgh, the responsibility of unraveling this murder falls upon DCI Harry McNeil and his dedicated team. This well-respected professional had maintained a thriving private practice, commanding deep respect within his field.As they meticulously deconstruct the facets of the doctor's existence, they unearth a disconcerting revelation - not everyone held the esteemed psychiatrist in such high esteem. However, as a veil of silence shrouds potential witnesses, Harry faces an uphill battle in his quest to unravel the mystery behind the doctor's untimely demise. Will he ultimately piece together the puzzle and bring justice to the fallen doctor? Meanwhile, DI Frank Miller returns to his job, only to find himself facing a grave accusation. He knows his life is in peril, with a relentless enemy determined to see him silenced. A single name holds the key to his salvation: a mysterious woman whose identity remains elusive. With time running out, Miller must uncover her identity or face a life on the run. Will he unearth the truth, or will he pay the ultimate price in his quest for redemption? For fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart MacBride, Andrew Raymond, David J Gatward and JD Kirk

You can't make up your own ending... The lifeless body of a renowned author dangles within his residence, prompting DCI Harry McNeil to uncover the unsettling truth that not everyone held the man in high regard. Initially dismissed as a tragic mishap stemming from a misjudged publicity stunt, this incident swiftly transforms into a grim realization of foul play. As a remorseless and deranged murderer prowls the streets, McNeil finds himself embroiled in an intense pursuit, exacerbated by the absence of one of his key team members. Meanwhile, a surprising call interrupts DCI Angie Fisher's routine - none other than her ex-husband, DI Dougie Fisher, whom she believed would remain estranged. Dougie, now residing in London with his new spouse and infant son, has come north to Fife for a family funeral. A nagging suspicion haunts him - he suspects his father-in-law's demise was no accident. Frustratingly, his position as a detective in London's MET has yielded no cooperation. Initially hesitant to engage, Angie's resolve wavers when Dougie discloses that his family has become a target. Yet, this is merely the prelude to an intricate sequence of events that ensnare Angie in the investigation. Amidst the labyrinth of twists and turns, the ultimate revelation catches her off guard, leaving her blindsided as events reach their irreversible climax. Book 19 in the DCI Harry McNeil series. For fans of Ian Rankin, Andrew Raymond and JD Kirk

A woman is found in a local cemetery, crushed to death under a gravestone. A production company is there, filming the remake of a classic sci-fi TV show in the grounds, making the investigation more difficult for DCI Harry McNeil.It's his first day in charge of the cold case unit in Edinburgh. After spending four years in Professional Standards, he has little choice but to take the promotion. The Crown Office decides which cold cases should be reviewed, and this time, they've decided the murder of a teenage girl from twenty years ago should be re-opened. A girl who was murdered by somebody pushing a gravestone on top of her...The case gets more complicated when they find out who the latest victim is. Suddenly there are no shortage of suspects.As the filming continues, so does the killing. And McNeil wonders, has a killer been murdering for twenty years? Or is this case completely unconnected? With Frank Miller's help, he's going to find out...the hard way...

The body of 10 year-old kidnap victim Terry White is found in a derelict house, three years after his disappearance. This is a second chance for DI Frank Miller, whose detective wife was killed when the ransom drop went bad.There's a vicious gang of armed thieves who have been robbing banks in Edinburgh and their violence has escalated to murder. As Miller and his team investigate, they find a link between Terry's kidnapping and the robberies. Two members of the gang are now dead, leaving behind clues that the gang are planning one last heist before going their separate ways.Miller only has a few days to catch them before they disappear forever...and with them, they'll take the key to solving Terry's murder...

A twisted killer, playing a vicious game. And only he knows the rules...Twenty years ago, DCI Willie Dowd retired on a high, having stopped an elusive serial killer. Dowd killed Colin Harris in self-defense. Case closed.Now, DCI Harry McNeil comes across evidence that suggests that maybe Harris wasn't guilty after all.Willie Dowd is in a home now, suffering from Dementia. He doesn't know his family members at times, and certainly can't remember Colin Harris.As Harry leads his team investigating the brutal murder of two women, he finds a link between them and the previous victims from Willie Dowd's time.Harry is a pawn in a game he doesn't know he's playing. He doesn't know the rules yet. But he's going to find out. And by then, it will be game over...

The badly decomposed body of a young woman is found in the old nuclear bunker in Corstorphine Hill, where there is ongoing work being done to turn it into a museum. In her pockets are found items belonging to Becky McIver, a woman who went missing six years ago.Back then, Gus McIver was arrested and charged with his wife's murder. He maintained his innocence, and despite Becky's body never being found, McIver was sentenced to life in prison. No trace of Becky has ever been found. Until now.Miller looks into the bunker victim's background while McIver once again raises the question of his innocence. What was the dead woman doing in the bunker? How did she come to possess Becky McIver's belongings?Miller follows a trail that will lead him down some dark alleys, uncovering a truth that somebody wanted kept hidden. But it's a truth that will shock everybody.Some secrets are never meant to see the light of day, especially the one revealing what really happened to Becky McIver...

A horrific murder. A stunning abduction. Can he open an old case to prevent another grisly death?Edinburgh DCI Harry McNeil isn't easily intimidated. But after years investigating crooked cops, a promotion heading up a Major Investigation Team will put his reputation on the line. And he's starting to sweat when the daughter of a rich and powerful family vanishes from the honeymoon suite in a Scottish Highlands castle...Searching alongside officers from two other divisions, pushes McNeil to his breaking point when the investigation uncovers a charred corpse dressed in a wedding gown. Fearing the missing bride will suffer the same gruesome fate, the detective follows a fifteen-year long trail of clues littered with vengeance, false identities, and a tragic murder-suicide.Can McNeil bring the butcher to justice before the celebration turns into a mass funeral?STICKS AND STONES is the enthralling first book in the DCI Harry McNeil Scottish crime thriller series. If you like hardened detectives, witty dialogue, and twisted mysteries, then you'll love John Carson's gripping novel.Buy STICKS AND STONES to douse a killer's deadly match today!

A callous crime. A killer's rampage. A storm of death on the horizon.Edinburgh, the dead of winter. DCI Harry McNeil knows the subzero temperatures can trigger the cruelest of crimes. But when he's called out in the middle of a blizzard, he's horrified at the sight of a frozen female corpse found hidden inside a snowman. And when none of the evidence adds up, McNeil's investigation is skating on thin ice...On the brink of connecting a serial killer to a two-year-old cold case, he's caught under a cloud of alleged misconduct. And with the heat turned up in every direction, the embattled cop must both clear his name and wade through a snowstorm of suspects to put a lethal opponent behind bars.Will McNeil weather this deadly attack, or will running down this murderer prove fatal?Dead Before You Die is the third heart-stopping book in the DCI Harry McNeil mystery series. If you like relentless detectives, a twist of humor, and airtight camaraderie, then you'll love John Carson's chilling story.Buy Dead Before You Die to find cracks in the lies today!

Three victims. Two men on the hunt. One killer to play the game. Calvin Stewart has just retired from Police Scotland, but far from ready to sit in front of the fire with his slippers on. He has joined the small private investigation firm, run by a former colleague, Michael "Muckle" McInsh. Along with his friend, Finbar O'Toole. Fresh off a case tracking down a runaway bride, they get a job to go north. A woman's husband disappeared almost a year ago while on a golfing holiday with some friends. Now, the body of a man has just been pulled out of the water. This man had identification on him. Just not his own. It belongs to the missing man. The woman wants answers. Where is her husband? And why did this man have his identification on him? Calvin and Finbar are sent to investigate after the police investigation stalls. But this might be a bigger job than even they can handle. But Calvin Stewart has dealt with many killers in his career, but maybe not one quite as dangerous as this one...

It looked like a simple murder case. But the victim's false identity is just the beginning...Edinburgh DCI Harry McNeil's dangerous job wasn't made for relationships. So when a female officer's mutilated remains wash up in a canal, it feels like proof he was right to leave his long-time girlfriend. But the investigation takes an unexpected turn when he discovers the corpse was carrying a police ID belonging to a cop already dead and buried.Digging deeper, McNeil learns the woman was actually a software engineer nosing around high-tech, classified projects and poking into murky government corners. So when a second body surfaces, he fears the truth lies in the darkest corners of greed and corruption. And someone is determined to make certain those secrets never come to light...Can McNeil catch the killer before the deadly tables are turned on him?BACK TO LIFE is the second book in the gritty DCI Harry McNeil Scottish crime thriller series. If you like hardboiled detectives, dark humor, and snappy banter, then you'll love John Carson's unputdownable tale.Buy BACK TO LIFE to decode a treacherous conspiracy today!

THEY'RE RICH. THEY'RE POWERFUL. THEY'RE DEAD. Settling into his new life, Detective Chief Inspector Harry McNeil is being kept busy, but life is going to become a lot busier. The body of an MSP has been found slaughtered in an empty house in Edinburgh. But this is no ordinary crime scene. It's one that Harry McNeil thinks he's seen before. Down to the last detail, including the position of the bodies. As they start the hunt, they're looking for a killer who seems to know far too much detail of what goes on behind the scenes at a kill site. Somebody who doesn't want to stop. Then Harry recollects where he saw this crime scene before. This killer is copying murder scenes from the past. But the past is very much going to catch up with the present... Do Unto Others is the 17th book in the bestselling DCI Harry McNeil series.

How have modern democracies squared their commitment to equality with their fear that disparities in talent and intelligence might be natural, persistent, and consequential? This work tells the story of how two nations - America and France - wrestled scientifically with human inequalities and their social and political implications.