‘A thrilling series begins — and beneath the action lies a tragedy that cuts deep.’ Caro Ramsay

Discover an addictive Scottish crime thriller set on the streets of Edinburgh . . .

A woman’s body is found in a shallow grave on the edge of an exclusive Edinburgh golf course. The victim bears the signs of a brutal struggle: blows to the body, marks around her throat, knees scraped raw as she fought to escape.

But there is no name. No phone. No one reported missing.

Detective Hunter Wilson is summoned from his regular darts night to take the call. Two decades on the force, he’s seen plenty. But this one gets under his skin from the start.

Then a pregnant teenager is mown down on Comiston Road — and Hunter realises this killer isn’t finished.

In a city where everyone knows everyone else, there’s a killer hiding in plain sight. And it’s up to Hunter to uncover the truth before they strike again.

For fans of Ian Rankin, Caro Ramsay, Val McDermid, J.D. Kirk and Marion Todd.

Please note this book was previously published as Hunter’s Chase.

MEET THE DETECTIVE:
Hunter Wilson is ‘a son of the manse’ as they say in Scotland. He has inherited his church minister father’s strong Scottish work ethic, and his deep sense of right and wrong. He is divorced from the mother of his two children, and lives in a two-bedroomed flat in Leith, a modest Edinburgh suburb. He rarely sees his daughter, Alison, who lives with her husband and two children in the Shetland Islands. His son, Cameron, is a troubled young man who has given Hunter cause for concern over the years. Hunter is secretly in love with Dr Meera Sharma, the local pathologist. Their heavy work schedules means their tentative relationship is fraught with difficulties.

THE SETTING
Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Tourists flock to admire its historic castle, elegant Georgian terraces, smoky pubs and ancient closes. But beneath the picture-postcard beauty lies a darker side, where murder can hide in plain sight.

PRAISE FOR MURDER IN EDINBURGH:

‘Hunter Wilson is a compelling new detective and Val Penny is an author to watch.’ Erin Kelly, bestselling author of Broadchurch.

‘A taut police procedural that is up there with Ian Rankin, Alex Gray and Quintin Jardine.’ Michael Jecks, bestselling author

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping, fast-paced crime thriller with a sprinkling of humour!’ dash fan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A clever and complex plot with absolutely loads happening, and lots of different characters appearing.’ Alison R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An engaging read from start to finish.’ Patricia B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me enthralled. An excellent debut novel.’ Sue R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A compelling read.’ JMB

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great story and characters. Highly recommended.’ Colin W.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this terrific slice of Tartan Noir.’ Alice L.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping, fast-paced plot in a realistic Edinburgh location.’ Lynn F.

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