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Sins of the Dead
- Author
- Lin Anderson
- Narrator
- Sally Armstrong
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 9 August 2018
- Run Time
- 12 hours 9 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The sins of the dead are all consuming . . . Sins of the Dead is the thrilling thirteenth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.
'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' – Daily Mail
While illegally street racing in the underground tunnels of Glasgow, four Harley-Davidson riders make a horrifying discovery: a dead man left in the darkness, hands together on his chest as if peacefully laid to rest. The cause of death is unclear, the only clues being a half glass of red wine and a partially eaten chunk of bread by his side that echo the ancient religious practice of sin-eating.
Called to the scene, forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is perplexed by the lack of evidence. But when another body is found near her own flat, laid out in a similar manner, she fears a forensically-aware killer stalks the city and is marking the victims with their unique signature. Even more worryingly, the killer appears to be using skills they may have learned while attending her forensic science lectures at Glasgow University.
There are signs that Rhona is being targeted, that the killer is playing with her and the police – drawing them into a deadly race against time, before the sin-eater’s next victim is chosen . . .
'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' – Daily Record
Sins of the Dead is the thirteenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by Time for the Dead.
Readers love Sins of the Dead:
'I was thoroughly gripped from start to finish as I always am!'
'I really and honestly couldn't put it down'
'Enjoyed this from first page to last - I'm officially hooked'
Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.
Critics Review
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The best Scottish crime series since Rebus
Daily Record
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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
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A cast of characters who feel like old friends
The Sunday Times on None But the Dead
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Hugely imaginative and exciting
James Grieve (Emeritus Professor of Forensic Pathology)
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From the Glasgow's real underbelly, Lin Anderson's Sins of the Dead will have you biting your nails and wondering why you ever bought a telly. Inventive, compelling, genuinely scary and beautifully written, as always
Denzil Meyrick
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Brilliant book by a brilliant crime writer. True forensics at its very best
Lorna Dawson, CBE (Principal Soil Scientist, James Hutton Institute & Professor, RGU)
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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. Lin’s Rhona MacLeod is a complex and compelling heroine who just gets better with every outing
Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series
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A spine-tingling prologue once again demonstrates why Lin Anderson is not only Queen of Scottish Noir but also the queen of the #Killerhook openings
chaptersinmylife
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Anderson is a master storyteller, filling her novels with engaging characters, clever, compelling, contemporary plotlines and a beautifully descriptive prose that belies the death and darkness of her powerful, pulsating crime mysteries
Blackpool Gazette
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Overall, this is a cracking five star read that is both dark and complex. Heartily recommended . Go on, treat yourself, you know you want to . . .
Love and Deadly
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Lin Anderson's Rhona MacLeod series just keeps on getting better and better with every outing. She draws characters so real that you wouldn't be surprised to meet them in the street, and the storylines are gritty, realistic and utterly compelling
Alison Belsham, author of The Tattoo Thief
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As always, this is another thrilling and pacy read with a race to the finish that doesn’t let up. We hope Rhona won’t be giving up her job, whatever the personal cost
Crime Fiction Lover
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A fast-paced thriller with an intricate plot
Candis
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Intensely personal, terrifyingly brutal, and sprinkled with moments of unexpected tenderness, this is a story to both thrill and chill.
Lancashire Evening Post
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A real page-turner
Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus series, on The Party House
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Vivid and atmospheric . . . enthralling
The Guardian on The Killing Tide
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Details
- Author
- Lin Anderson
- Narrator
- Sally Armstrong
- Duration
- 12 hours 9 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 August 2018
- ISBN
- 9781509866229
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: police procedural, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Thriller: serial killers, Psychological thriller
Synopsis
The sins of the dead are all consuming . . . Sins of the Dead is the thrilling thirteenth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' – Daily MailWhile illegally street racing in the underground tunnels of Glasgow, four Harley-Davidson riders make a horrifying discovery: a dead man left in the darkness, hands together on his chest as if peacefully laid to rest. The cause of death is unclear, the only clues being a half glass of red wine and a partially eaten chunk of bread by his side that echo the ancient religious practice of sin-eating.Called to the scene, forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is perplexed by the lack of evidence. But when another body is found near her own flat, laid out in a similar manner, she fears a forensically-aware killer stalks the city and is marking the victims with their unique signature. Even more worryingly, the killer appears to be using skills they may have learned while attending her forensic science lectures at Glasgow University.There are signs that Rhona is being targeted, that the killer is playing with her and the police – drawing them into a deadly race against time, before the sin-eater’s next victim is chosen . . .'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' – Daily RecordSins of the Dead is the thirteenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by Time for the Dead.Readers love Sins of the Dead:'I was thoroughly gripped from start to finish as I always am!''I really and honestly couldn't put it down''Enjoyed this from first page to last - I'm officially hooked'Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.
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