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A cracking page-turner and impressive debut
(News of the World on Driftnet )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 Cold Granite )
"[a] sexy new rival for old Rebus..." (The Scotsman )
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" The left foot had been severed from the leg ten centimetres below the patella. Both fibula and tibia bones were divided at the same place. All the toes were intact, although the nails had disintegrated or been eaten off during the foot's time in the water." Dr Rhona Macleod travels north to investigate a grisly discovery - a severed foot, caught in a fishing net off the Isle of Skye. Where is the rest of the body, and who is the dead man? What links him to a sinister secret society in America? And why is the Ministry of Defence so keen to shut down the case? Rhona's investigations embroil her in an international conspiracy from which she will be lucky to escape unharmed..
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This is the third out of a series of books in which forensic pathologist Dr Rhona Macleod is the main character. Don't worry if you haven't read the previous books - yes of course you would have a slightly more in-depth insight into the characters if you had read them but it certainly won't spoil your enjoyment if you try this one first.
The story starts off with a severed foot being discovered in the Scottish waters. Initially it is assumed that it belongs to a fisherman lost in a boating accident. Rhona isn't so sure and starts to delve deeper but her investigation is quickly blocked by the MoD and all evidence related to the investigation mysteriously disappears. However, in a relatively short space of time more body parts are found and Rhona is convinced that something is seriously amiss.
Running as what seems to be a parallel story are the characters of Esther and Spike whose paths cross Rhona's when her boyfriend gives them a place to stay in her absence. Initially they seem to be a small part of the book but their involvement grows until Spike becomes an integral part of the plot and its conclusion.
This is a well written book, exactly what I have come to expect after reading Andersons' previous two books and it certainly didn't disappoint. It was one of those books where I just had to keep picking it up to read a bit more and find out what was going to happen next. The few times I thought I could predict the next twist I was wrong, and the conclusion is certainly not one I saw coming.
If I were to have a small criticism of this book it is that Rhona always seems to be in the right place at the right time and just happens to meet the people who are integral to the story - but as long as you take this book for what it is and don't worry about how true to life it is then you are in for a good read.
The story starts off with a severed foot being discovered in the Scottish waters. Initially it is assumed that it belongs to a fisherman lost in a boating accident. Rhona isn't so sure and starts to delve deeper but her investigation is quickly blocked by the MoD and all evidence related to the investigation mysteriously disappears. However, in a relatively short space of time more body parts are found and Rhona is convinced that something is seriously amiss.
Running as what seems to be a parallel story are the characters of Esther and Spike whose paths cross Rhona's when her boyfriend gives them a place to stay in her absence. Initially they seem to be a small part of the book but their involvement grows until Spike becomes an integral part of the plot and its conclusion.
This is a well written book, exactly what I have come to expect after reading Andersons' previous two books and it certainly didn't disappoint. It was one of those books where I just had to keep picking it up to read a bit more and find out what was going to happen next. The few times I thought I could predict the next twist I was wrong, and the conclusion is certainly not one I saw coming.
If I were to have a small criticism of this book it is that Rhona always seems to be in the right place at the right time and just happens to meet the people who are integral to the story - but as long as you take this book for what it is and don't worry about how true to life it is then you are in for a good read.
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A good story ,well written, but spoilt by typo's in the Kindle version. surely someone checks these versions for typos!
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This is my first book by Lin Anderson,I ordered it after reading many reviews
on this Author.I really enjoyed it and will be reading more of her.Great characters and
a very good story.
on this Author.I really enjoyed it and will be reading more of her.Great characters and
a very good story.
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