The Dead and the Dying by Lin Anderson - ISBN: 9781035029259
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Ancient grave, modern evil. Can one scientist unearth the truth?

The Dead and the Dying

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  • Hardcover

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    19 August 2025

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Summary

‘One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction’ - Daily Mail

An ancient grave. A modern evil.

The Dead and the Dying is a pulse-pounding instalment in the Rhona MacLeod series, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.

In the dim morning light, Orkney’s Skaill Bay is the backdrop for a calamity of nature’s making. When forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod joins the rescue efforts as a volunteer, she uncovers more than she bargained fo…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781035029259
ISBN-10:1035029251
Author:Lin Anderson
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Imprint:Macmillan
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:19 August 2025
Weight:660g
Dimensions:40mm x 167mm x 243mm
Series:Rhona MacLeod
Audience Age:18
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The Dead and the Dying by Lin Anderson - ISBN: 9781035029259
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

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 * Daily Mail *
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
One of the best Scottish crime series since Rebus * Daily Record *
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

About The Author

Lin Anderson

Lin Anderson is a Scottish author and screenwriter known for her bestselling crime series featuring forensic scientist Dr. Rhona MacLeod. Four of her novels have been longlisted for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year and she has also been shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Dagger in the Library Award. Lin is the co-founder of the international crime-writing festival Bloody Scotland, which takes place annually in Stirling.

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