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 . . .

My Thoughts:

This is book 17 in the Rhona MacLeod thriller Series and my first book I have read by Lin. Rhona is a forensic scientist and we as the reader follow her on her cases. This case is intriguing to Rhona because the victim is left with a stickman made out of twigs in their mouth, when someone goes missing nearby they also have a similar figure left but can Rhona find this person before it is too late? I really enjoyed this story and where it lead to, I studied forensic science and am always fascinated by the subject. I liked Rhona and really want to read the other books in this series.

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

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