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In the Cold Dark Ground

Logan McRae, Book 10

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In the Cold Dark Ground

By: Stuart MacBride
Narrated by: Steve Worsley
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THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER

The tenth Logan McRae novel from the No. 1 bestselling author.

‘Top drawer … his most epic outing yet’ Independent

Trouble is coming…

Sergeant Logan McRae’s team find a body dumped in the woods – but is it the missing businessman they’ve been searching for, or something far more sinister? It doesn’t help that his ex-boss is taking over the case, a new Superintendent has it in for him, and Professional Standards are looming.

Even worse: Aberdeen’s criminal overlord, Wee Hamish Mowat, is dying and rival gangs all over the UK are 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
Crime Crime Fiction Fiction Modern Detectives Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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

best book yet

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

Fantastic

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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.

I love Roberta!

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Gritty and fast paced, this book was full of twists and turns that lead me going from Oh no, to go Logan! MacBride genius once again! A must read!

Gripping story, another amazing Logan McRae thriller

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

Best Yet !

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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.

Logan does it again

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

Excellent

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Consistently great storylines from Stuart MacBride that make it impossible to stop listening! Follows on with interweaving storylines about his work and personal life and the constant dilemma to do what's right. My favorite author.

Great story and great narrator

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

Excellent

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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.

Loved this one

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