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The Wild Coast

A Twisting Crime Novel That Grips Like a Vice, Set in Scotland

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The Wild Coast

By: Lin Anderson
Narrated by: Sally Armstrong
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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 the seventeenth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.

'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' – Daily Mail


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, author of the Logan McRae series

'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' – Daily Record


The Wild Coast is the seventeenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by Whispers of the Dead.

Readers love The Wild Coast:

'This series just keeps getting better'
'I was totally glued the whole way through'
'Loved it - makes me want to visit the Wild Coast'

Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.

Crime Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Scary

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Critic reviews

Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction. Honourable, inquisitive and yet plagued by doubts and, sometimes, fears
Lin Anderson is one of Scotland’s national treasures – don’t be fooled by comparisons, her writing is unique, bringing warmth and depth to even the seediest parts of Glasgow (Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series)
A real page-turner (Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus series, on The Party House)
Vivid and atmospheric . . . enthralling (The Guardian on The Killing Tide)
A cast of characters who feel like old friends (The Sunday Times on None But the Dead)
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This was the first Lin Anderson audio book that I purchased and sadly I won’t be buying another one. I found the story to be too long winded with too many characters and long, boring passages that had no bearing on the story. The narrator wasn’t great and her tone was flat and hard to listen to for any length of time. I don’t recommend this audio book.

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Good story and well read apart for the pronunciation of Arisaig, Mallaig and Machair (just awful to listen to over and over - almost gave up listening) Not hard to find correct pronunciation - just phone the poileas

Good story well read but - pronunciation!

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