The Knapdale Murders

Pick up the first in a BRAND NEW Scottish crime series from bestselling author Daniel Sellers. A must-read for fans of Aline Templeton and Matt Brolly. 🔍👀🩸

'A fascinating page-turner!' - Bestselling author T. A. Williams ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Like a warm blanket with spiky edges.' - Bestselling author Marion Todd ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Knapdale, Argyll. A place of beauty, tranquillity… and murder

When newly promoted DI Anna Vaughan is called to a case in remote Knapdale, on the Argyll coast, she welcomes the chance to escape her life in Glasgow - more specifically the mother-in-law from hell…

Ellen McIver, Baldrishaig’s local busybody, has been found dead. Run over — repeatedly — by a tractor belonging to local farmer Glen Cameron. The most likely culprit is Old Wullie, Cameron’s elderly father, who, despite his dementia, still likes to drive the tractor about the lanes. But once at the crime scene Anna can tell something sinister is afoot… this was no accident. Whoever drove that tractor did so with murder in mind.

With the help of local DC Jo McLean, Anna leads her first murder case as a DI. She soon finds that all is not as it should be in this corner of the Scottish Highlands. The locals have been living under a cloud of fear for months, and as Anna starts to uncover secrets buried for years, she is in a race against time to find a murderer hiding in plain sight.

Fans of Aline Templeton, Caro Ramsay and Marion Todd will not want to miss this brand new, gripping Scottish crime series.

Praise for The Knapdale Murders ❤️‍🔥:

'A fascinating page-turner featuring a well-drawn collection of characters set in a small Scottish community. The newly promoted inspector is sympathetic and smart, and the plot kept me fully engaged throughout. Highly recommended.' - T. A. Williams

'Daniel Sellers has pulled off that rare trick of peppering the glorious Argyll landscape with characters we’re sure we’ve known all of our lives. His writing is engaging, clever and quietly compelling. I can’t wait to read more of this series.' - Marion Todd

'Daniel Sellers writes with rare control and confidence — his prose is atmospheric, unsettling, and beautifully precise, turning The Knapdale Murders into a masterclass in tension, character, and slow-burn dread.' - John Nicholl

'I loved this book! The first in a new series, The Knapdale Murders is a gripping read. With a compelling central character, a strong sense of place and a denouement worthy of Christie herself, this is perfect for all crime fiction fans.' - Sheila Bugler

'This is my kind of crime thriller! A love a puzzle to solve and this book provided that. A knotty mystery, with prickly suspects and a murder victim who nobody liked. Cleverly written, an absorbing read that I whizzed through in a couple of days. Ready for the next one!' - Rona Halsall

'As atmospheric and brooding as the Scottish landscape. Sellers hits the ground running with his new series and I cannot wait for more.' - Michael Wood

'I was instantly drawn into this book by the gorgeous setting, intriguing characters and page-turning plot. Great storytelling, bring on Anna's next case!' - Linda Mather

'A compelling police procedural with a great sense of place, brilliantly-drawn characters and a fabulous twist - one for Midsomer Murders fans. Loved it!' - Catherine Cooper