Cry Uncle: A J. Mcnee Mystery Set in Scotland

Dundee-based private investigator J. McNee finds himself way out of his depth in his latest undercover assignment. Working undercover on behalf of the police, McNee’s mission is to get close to aging gangster David Burns and uncover his secrets. In his role as Burns’ new right hand man, he’s expected to follow orders and get his hands dirty. But how far can he go before he crosses the line? With the murder of Burns’ nephew – supposedly under McNee’s protection at the time – the tension ratchets up to breaking point, and McNee finds himself in the midst of a vicious turf war. His cover at risk of being blown at any moment, in this deadly game McNee is beginning to realize he’s expendable. To survive, he’s going to have to change the rules…Dark, violent and psychologically gripping, Cry Uncle blends the grit of classic American hardboiled fiction with a distinctly Scottish voice and attitude.

Reviews of Cry Uncle: A J. Mcnee Mystery Set in Scotland

"Well-wrought scenes with plenty of action" Booklist "McLean immediately ratchets up the tension in his gritty fifth J. McNee mystery. Will appeal to fans of Denise Mina and Ian Rankin." Publishers Weekly