The Wild Coast

By Lin Anderson

The latest Rhona McLeod book by Lin Anderson has arrived with riveting mystery and conversational points. Find out about this and ahead and after my review what else she has written in this series.

A remote shoreline. A lethal killer. As lone visitors disappear from the rural northwest of Scotland, campsites are becoming crime scenes. The Wild Coast is a chilling thriller from Lin Anderson.

When forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is brought in to analyse a shallow grave on Scotland’s west coast, she is disturbed by a bundle of twigs crafted into a stickman and left in the victim’s mouth.

Then, when a young woman is reported missing from a nearby campsite with another sinister figurine left in her van, it seems that someone is targeting wild campers. An idyllic coastline known for providing peace and serenity, now the area is a hunting ground.

As her investigation proceeds, Rhona is forced to reconsider her closest bonds. Rumours of sexual assault offences by serving police officers are circling in Glasgow, which may include her trusted colleague DS Michael McNab. Could it be true, or is someone looking to put him out of action?

All the while a young woman’s life is on the line and the clock is ticking . . .

‘Lin Anderson is one of Scotland’s national treasures’ Stuart MacBride

Review

The Wild Coast is chilling with a slight creepy vibe with the wild landscape and stickmen left as a mark on victims. Wildcampers beware!

Arisaig is where Rhona McLeod is holidaying. She thought it would be relaxing, time away from the stresses of the job and away from the front door.

The book is observant when it comes to latest trends such as wildcamping. These are the people being targeted in the latest crime wave.

In comes Rhona McLeod and her team also battle their own crisis. This is when the news meets book. The police, including her team are facing scrutiny, even her closest colleague and friend Michael McNab. There are rumours of assaults. It adds to tensions for the team and the reader.

This is a book expertly intertwining the conversation surrounding policing as well as crime solving. It’s fascinating and full of intrigue with the contrast of beautiful, wild scenery and the darkness that certain people bring. Lin Anderson manages to have a contrast of light and dark and great plotting that makes it compelling.

Wild Coast is a book I recommend, whether you have read this series before or not.