Synopsis
'A dark, tense and gripping read' - The Herald
'R.D. McLean does for Dundee what Ian Rankin did for Edinburgh' - James Oswald
1978, Scotland. An ambitious killer hunts neighbourhood pets before seeking larger prey. As Detective Burnet battles to find the truth, her search leads to a bloody, terrifying conclusion . . .
Newly assigned to CID, Elizabeth Burnet is seen as just a pretty face. So when she stumbles across evidence of a serial killer, dubbed "the Werewolf", her theories are dismissed. The only person who believes Burnet is a former detective with his own agenda: exposing corruption within Tayside Police. Together, they realise that some in the force have reasons for sweeping recent deaths under the carpet.
But someone is still out there, pursuing victims in the Templeton Woods. As Burnet reveals the killer's identity, she also exposes the mind of a monster pushed to the edge.
'Combines the dark delights of a serial-killer thriller with an unflinching corruption tale' - Eva Dolan
'A superbly crafted, dark and twisty read that transported me deep into 1970s Dundee' - D.S. Butler
'McLean's writing is a joy and the book is part historical document, part horror, with a feminist core running through it. A huge undertaking but all of it is blended and weaved seamlessly.' - Caroline Corcoran
'A serial killer investigation, an exploration of police corruption, and a vivid portrayal of Dundee in the 70s, all shown through the perspective of newly minted detective Elizabeth Burnet, who has her own battles to contend with. Highly recommended' - Chris Ewan
'R.D. McLean does for Dundee what Ian Rankin did for Edinburgh' - James Oswald
1978, Scotland. An ambitious killer hunts neighbourhood pets before seeking larger prey. As Detective Burnet battles to find the truth, her search leads to a bloody, terrifying conclusion . . .
Newly assigned to CID, Elizabeth Burnet is seen as just a pretty face. So when she stumbles across evidence of a serial killer, dubbed "the Werewolf", her theories are dismissed. The only person who believes Burnet is a former detective with his own agenda: exposing corruption within Tayside Police. Together, they realise that some in the force have reasons for sweeping recent deaths under the carpet.
But someone is still out there, pursuing victims in the Templeton Woods. As Burnet reveals the killer's identity, she also exposes the mind of a monster pushed to the edge.
'Combines the dark delights of a serial-killer thriller with an unflinching corruption tale' - Eva Dolan
'A superbly crafted, dark and twisty read that transported me deep into 1970s Dundee' - D.S. Butler
'McLean's writing is a joy and the book is part historical document, part horror, with a feminist core running through it. A huge undertaking but all of it is blended and weaved seamlessly.' - Caroline Corcoran
'A serial killer investigation, an exploration of police corruption, and a vivid portrayal of Dundee in the 70s, all shown through the perspective of newly minted detective Elizabeth Burnet, who has her own battles to contend with. Highly recommended' - Chris Ewan
Details
13 March 2025
9781785307317Imprint: Black & White Publishing
Reviews
'A dark, tense and gripping read'
'R.D. McLean does for Dundee what Ian Rankin did for Edinburgh'
'Combines the dark delights of a serial-killer thriller with an unflinching corruption tale'
'A superbly crafted, dark and twisty read that transported me deep into 1970s Dundee'
