The Scottish Borders are a place of tranquil beauty — rolling hills, quiet villages, and a stillness broken only by the howling wind. But beneath the surface, danger lurks. And one family is at the centre of it.

Felix Trentham, the troubled son of famous author Anna Harper, is found dead in the small border town of Halliburgh. It’s ruled an overdose.

But Detective Kelso Strang suspects otherwise.

As Strang digs deeper, he discovers a town living in fear and a family torn apart by secrets.

When Felix’s sister, Cassie, is run over in a near-fatal attack, Strang’s investigation takes a dangerous turn as he discovers his fellow police officers are hiding vital evidence.

Taking on the all-powerful Harper family and battling corruption in his own ranks, Strang must expose the truth before it’s buried forever.

A chilling, atmospheric Scottish mystery, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter May, Caro Ramsay, Daniel Sellers and Val McDermid.

MEET THE DETECTIVE

DI Kelso Strang, once an army sniper and now a senior officer with the Edinburgh police force, is still reeling from the sudden death of his wife. It left him hollow, short-tempered, and increasingly difficult to reach. His job is the only thing that keeps him going. He now lives alone in a harbour cottage, where silence suits him better than small talk and black coffee keeps him steady. He reads old poetry, owns far too many maps and has a scar down one side of his face that people don’t ask about twice.

Please note this book was previously published as Devil’s Garden.