In the Cold Dark Ground

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER The new Logan McRae novel from the No. 1 bestselling author of THE MISSING AND THE DEAD. Trouble is coming…Sergeant Logan McRae’s team find a body dumped in the woods – but is it the missing businessman they’ve been searching for, or something far more sinister? It doesn’t help that his ex-boss is taking over the case, a new Superintendent has it in for him, and Professional Standards are looming. Even worse: Aberdeen’s criminal overlord, Wee Hamish Mowat, is dying and rival gangs all over the UK are eying his territory. There’s a war brewing and Logan’s trapped right in the middle, whether he likes it or not.

Reviews of In the Cold Dark Ground

'Skilful storytelling … a satisfyingly chunky, compelling thriller' Sunday Mirror 'The new book will be catnip to MacBride admirers: brutal, unsparing and plotted with the kind of assurance that is a sine qua non for this writer' Barry Forshaw, Independent Praise for THE MISSING AND THE DEAD: 'Another riveting page-turner … emotional and affecting.' Independent on Sunday Exciting … a guaranteed bestseller' Literary Review 'New Logan McRae novels are close to the top of my unmissable list, and yet again MacBride delivers. His chaotic cop hero is at his best. Superb storytelling' Sun 'Another from MacBride's fantastic series of Logan McRae novels. A real page-turner' Sunday Mirror 'Stuart's meticulous research shows. At times it feels like you are sitting in the back of a police car overhearing conversations between real policemen' Sunday Sport 'Skilful storytelling … strong characterisation … both intriguing and engrossing' Laura Wilson, Guardian 'The multiple plots move fast' Independent