Bøger udgivet af Jacqueline New

A cold-blooded killer. A twisted mind. A unique agenda.Battling unresolved trauma from his past, Mac is pitted against his most devious adversary yet.DCI McNeill, leading Edinburgh's Serious Crime Unit, faces a case that defies logic when a series of chilling murders thrusts him into a treacherous hunt for justice.The killer, once at the peak of power, now orchestrates his schemes from the shadows, weaving a complex web of deceit. Harbouring a sinister agenda, his clever manipulation challenges McNeill's every instinct, escalating tension, distrust, and confusion, both professionally and personally.The investigation takes a harrowing turn when Clio and her daughter are ensnared in the killer's intricate plot. As the true scale of the deception emerges and more lives hang in the balance, McNeill races against the clock in a desperate bid to save the next victim. Alongside his detective constable, he confronts the peril head-on, staking his sanity, his job and his life to prove the truth.But with the clock ticking and everything to lose, will he get there in time?Strains of Innocence is the second DCI McNeill crime thriller.

When the past is carved into the present, can one detective decipher the truth?DCI McNeill, at the helm of Edinburgh's Serious Crime Unit, is accustomed to confronting the city's darkest secrets. However, a body discovered in an impoverished tower block, marked with Celtic symbols, propels him into a case that challenges even his seasoned instincts.But the victim's link to the city's treacherous drug scene and a notorious crime lord complicate matters. With diverging leads and mounting pressure, Mac seeks the expertise of Dr. Clio Wray, a scholar in ancient symbology.As another body emerges and unsettling connections to Mac are revealed, the case spirals into uncharted territory. Then Clio unearths a chilling clue hinting at a third victim and Mac has no choice but to follow.Drawn into the labyrinthine depths of a fractured mind, Mac is about to face an explosive challenge that could cost him his life.Scars of the Past is the first DCI McNeill crime thriller.