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The Wild Coast by Lin Anderson

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The Wild Coast

Rhona MacLeod (Book 17)

Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Publish Date
3 August 2023
Run Time
11 hours 54 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Rating
5.0 (2 reviews)
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What to expect

A remote shoreline. A lethal killer. As lone visitors disappear from the rural northwest of Scotland, campsites are becoming crime scenes. The Wild Coast is the seventeenth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.

'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' – Daily Mail


When forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is brought in to analyse a shallow grave on Scotland’s west coast, she is disturbed by a bundle of twigs crafted into a stickman and left in the victim’s mouth.

Then, when a young woman is reported missing from a nearby campsite with another sinister figurine left in her van, it seems that someone is targeting wild campers. An idyllic coastline known for providing peace and serenity, now the area is a hunting ground.

As her investigation proceeds, Rhona is forced to reconsider her closest bonds. Rumours of sexual assault offences by serving police officers are circling in Glasgow, which may include her trusted colleague DS Michael McNab. Could it be true, or is someone looking to put him out of action?

All the while a young woman’s life is on the line and the clock is ticking . . .

'Lin Anderson is one of Scotland’s national treasures' – Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series

'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' – Daily Record


The Wild Coast is the seventeenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by Whispers of the Dead.

Listeners love The Wild Coast:

'This series just keeps getting better'
'I was totally glued the whole way through'
'Loved it - makes me want to visit the Wild Coast'

Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.

Critics Review

  • Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction. Honourable, inquisitive and yet plagued by doubts and, sometimes, fears

    Daily Mail

  • Lin Anderson is one of Scotland’s national treasures – don’t be fooled by comparisons, her writing is unique, bringing warmth and depth to even the seediest parts of Glasgow

    Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series

  • A real page-turner

    Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus series, on The Party House

  • Vivid and atmospheric . . . enthralling

    The Guardian on The Killing Tide

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  • A cast of characters who feel like old friends

    The Sunday Times on None But the Dead

User Reviews

Book 5.0

Narration 4.5

  • 5.0 4.0

    A gruesome but engrossing mystery, satisfyingly resolved.

    jackdor 2024-08-24

Details

Author
Lin Anderson
Narrator
Sally Armstrong
Duration
11 hours 54 minutes
Release Date
3 August 2023
ISBN
9781529084597
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Genre
Crime and mystery: police procedural, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Thriller: serial killers, Psychological thriller, Narrative theme: sense of place, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems, Sexual abuse and harassment
Rating
5.0(2 reviews)
Narration
4.5(2 reviews)

Synopsis

A remote shoreline. A lethal killer. As lone visitors disappear from the rural northwest of Scotland, campsites are becoming crime scenes. The Wild Coast is the seventeenth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' – Daily MailWhen forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is brought in to analyse a shallow grave on Scotland’s west coast, she is disturbed by a bundle of twigs crafted into a stickman and left in the victim’s mouth.Then, when a young woman is reported missing from a nearby campsite with another sinister figurine left in her van, it seems that someone is targeting wild campers. An idyllic coastline known for providing peace and serenity, now the area is a hunting ground.As her investigation proceeds, Rhona is forced to reconsider her closest bonds. Rumours of sexual assault offences by serving police officers are circling in Glasgow, which may include her trusted colleague DS Michael McNab. Could it be true, or is someone looking to put him out of action?All the while a young woman’s life is on the line and the clock is ticking . . .'Lin Anderson is one of Scotland’s national treasures' – Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' – Daily RecordThe Wild Coast is the seventeenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by Whispers of the Dead.Listeners love The Wild Coast:'This series just keeps getting better''I was totally glued the whole way through''Loved it - makes me want to visit the Wild Coast'Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.

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