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  • In the Cold Dark Ground

  • Logan McRae, Book 10
  • By: Stuart MacBride
  • Narrated by: Steve Worsley
  • Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (126 ratings)

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In the Cold Dark Ground

By: Stuart MacBride
Narrated by: Steve Worsley
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Publisher's Summary

The new Logan McRae novel from the number-one best-selling author of The Missing and the Dead and A Song for the Dying.

Sergeant Logan McRae is in trouble.... His missing-persons investigation has just turned up a body in the woods - naked, hands tied behind its back, and a bin bag duct taped over its head. The Major Investigation Team charges up from Aberdeen under the beady eye of Logan's ex-boss, Detective Chief Inspector Steel. And, as usual, she wants him to do her job for her.

But it's not going to be easy: a new superintendent is on her way up from the Serious Organised Crime Task Force, hell-bent on making Logan's life miserable; Professional Standards are gunning for Steel; and Wee Hamish Mowat, head of Aberdeen's criminal underbelly, is dying - leaving rival gangs from all over the UK eying his territory.

There's a war brewing, and Logan's trapped right in the middle, whether he likes it or not.

©2015 Stuart MacBride (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic Reviews

Praise for The Missing and the Dead:

"Exciting...a guaranteed best-seller." (Literary Review)
"New Logan McRae novels are close to the top of my unmissable list, and yet again MacBride delivers. His chaotic cop hero is at his best. Superb storytelling." (Sun)
"Another from MacBride's fantastic series of Logan McRae novels." (Sunday Mirror)
"Stuart's meticulous research shows. At times it feels like you are sitting in the back of a police car overhearing conversations between real policemen." (Sunday Sport)
"Skilful storytelling...strong characterization...both intriguing and engrossing." (Laura Wilson, Guardian)
"The multiple plots move fast." (Independent)
"MacBride is the natural heir to the late and much lamented Reginald Hill." (Andrew Taylor, Spectator)
"MacBride is a damned fine writer - no one does dark and gritty like him." (Peter James)
"Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order." (Mark Billingham)
"Some of the grittiest crime-writing in the field." (Independent)
"Admirers of tough, modern crime novels will be in seventh heaven - or should that be hell?" (Express)
"Ferocious and funny." (Val McDermid)
"Hard-hitting prose with a bone-dry humour and characters you can genuinely believe in, Stuart MacBride's novels are a real treat." (Simon Kernick)

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Loved this one

I’m such a fan of this author and this book didn’t miss its target.
Logan is a great character and battles with inner demons throughout.
Brilliantly read by Steve Worsley once again.

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Excellent

As usual amazing plot twists and turns
Harrowing, surprising, convoluted
Enjoyed every moment! Thanks again Stuart MacBride.. also enjoyable audio reader Steve Worsley :)

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Best Yet !

Characters that come alive - descriptive text that makes you believe you are there - class above other crime novels.

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Do police really behave like this. A sad inditement if true to life

I must remember not to buy more Logan McCrae books. Just police mouthing off obscenities at each other, no real plot, gangsters perhaps behave that way but not police surely? Stuck it out as I was away with nothing else to read. Prefer an old fashioned Who Done It now engrossed in real language with the Sea by John Banville.

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best book yet

absolutely amazing party of the series. not quite sure how he manages to stay above ground but Logan is certainly blessed. Worth the cost

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Excellent

Stuart MacBride’s team of law makers and breakers never fail to entertain. Keep the adventures coming!

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I love Roberta!

Great books & characters - I care about the characters and this is down not just to the writing but the narrator. Don't always agree with how the main characters act in some of the trickier situations but in all honesty that probably makes it more lifelike and human.

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Logan does it again

Another in the Logan McRae series and possibly the best. This story has pace, twists and the inimitable dark humour of the series along with a great plot.

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Giggles, fear and near vomiting!! Loved it!

I am in awe of Mr MacBride. I love the characters he creates and the story has many twists with some surprising turns in this one. Again another dramatic and wonderful performance by Steve Worsley. Great job!

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Fantastic

Love this series. It just keeps getting better and better.
Great narration as always.
Keep them coming

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