Dead Mans Grave (DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime Thrillers, Book 1)

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The best police procedural Ive read in years Jane Casey

Grabbed me from the first page Ian Rankin
This grave can never be opened.
The head of Scotlands most powerful crime family is brutally murdered, his body dumped inside an ancient grave in a remote cemetery.

This murder can never be forgotten.
Detectives Max Craigie and Janie Calder arrive at the scene, a small town where everyone has secrets to hide. They soon realise this murder is part of a blood feud between two Scottish families that stretches back to the 1800s. One things for certain: it might be the latest killing, but it wont be the last

This killer can never be caught.
As the body count rises, the investigation uncovers large-scale corruption at the heart of the Scottish Police Service. Now Max and Janie must turn against their closest colleagues to solve a case that could cost them far more than just their lives

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR

The best police procedural I've read in years fast-paced, compelling and deeply authentic. DS Max Craigie is a brilliant hero and I can't wait for the next in the series Jane Casey

Genuinely gripping, a total page-turner and one of my favourite reads of the year Matt Nixon, Daily Express

A stone cold classic of the genre; the strongest start to a series Ive seen in years Tony Kent

Absolutely blown away by how good this is Marion Todd

A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists C. L. Taylor

The most authentic voice in thriller writing Tony Parsons

A genuinely thrilling adventure Scottish Sun

A page turner you wont want to miss Denzil Meyrick

Dont miss the first stunning thriller in the new DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime series!

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Grabbed me from the first page think Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty Ian Rankin

The best police procedural I've read in years fast-paced, compelling and deeply authentic. DS Max Craigie is a brilliant hero and I can't wait for the next in the series Jane Casey

A genuinely thrilling adventure Scottish Sun

Compelling, quirky and engaging, this is a page-turner you won't want to miss! Denzil Meyrick

Genuinely gripping, a total page-turner and one of my favourite reads of the year Matt Nixson, Daily Express

Great storytelling with a whiplash smart hero and heroine Daily Mail

A cracking good story kept me turning the pages, and loving the twists. I cant wait for the second Craigie instalment Gytha Lodge

Gripping Bella

A sizzling start to a new series Crime Monthly

A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists C. L. Taylor

Rock hard cop stuff, from a writer whos done it for real. Absolutely terrific Paul Finch

If you liked Line of Duty, youll love this Real People Magazine

The most authentic voice in thriller writing Tony Parsons

An edge-of-your-seat, read-in-one-sitting book. If you like Line of Duty, you must snap this up Cass Green

A fast-paced read Suffolk Magazine

An authentic and compelling thriller. Highly recommended Mark Dawson

Absolutely blown away by how good this is Marion Todd

If you loved his Tom Novak series, youll love this even more Stephen Leather

A powerful and gripping story D. S. Max Craigie is a fantastic creation Howard Linskey

An incredible piece of work. Great storytelling, pacy and written with such a sense of place Chris MacDonald

A stone cold classic of the genre; the strongest start to a series Ive seen in years Tony Kent

The best police procedural money can buy Imran Mahmood

Author Bio

Neil Lancaster is the No.1 digital bestselling author of the Tom Novak series. His latest novel, Dead Man's Grave, was longlisted for the 2021 William McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year. He served as a military policeman in the RAF and worked as a detective for the Metropolitan Police, investigating serious crimes in the capital and beyond. As a covert policing specialist, he used a variety of tactics to obtain evidence against murderers, human traffickers, drug dealers and fraudsters. He now lives in the Scottish Highlands, writes crime and thriller novels and works as a broadcaster and commentator on true crime documentaries. He is a key expert on two Sky Crime TV series, Meet, Marry, Murder and Made for Murder. Twitter: www.twitter.com/@neillancaster66 Facebook: www.facebook.com/@NeilLancasterCrime Website: www.neillancastercrime.co.uk