Private Investigator Teàrlach Paterson

Longlisted for the McIlvanney Scottish Crime Book of the Year A mother calls for her child repeatedly in the soft summer air, her voice rising with panic. She leans over the glass balustrade, her eyes searching the dark waters of the loch. Her only child is gone. The disappearance of a three-year-old girl from her isolated home in the Scottish Highlands shook the nation. Three years later, the world may have forgotten the blond-haired girl with the big blue eyes, but her grief-stricken parents hire Private Investigator Teàrlach Paterson – an expert in finding missing children – to bring their precious Lily home. Working round the clock, Teàrlach quickly uncovers secrets beneath the surface of the close-knit local community. The Masterton's nanny, fired after Lily's disappearance, is missing, and local outcast Annie could hold the key to solving the case. And then a body is found at local landmark, Hell's Glen. As Teàrlach pieces together the secrets at the heart of the Masterton family, tiny bones are found in the loch close to the Masterton's home. Could they be Lily's? Or will Teàrlach unravel a truth even more shocking? A twisty, atmospheric, and utterly compelling page-turner set within the breath-taking Highland landscape from a CWA New Blood Dagger Longlist author and McIlvanney Best Scottish Crime Novel Finalist. Fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves, and Val McDermid will be hooked by The Girl in the Loch. What readers are saying about The Girl in the Loch: 'Will keep you on the edge of your seat… captivating, fast-paced…emotional.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Wow!!! This book blew me away!!!! Such a great thriller and totally kept me guessing!' Reader review, 5 stars 'I needed this! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Gave me goosebumps and made me want to keep on reading.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Wow...I could not put it down.' Reader review, 4 stars 'An absolute page turner.' Reader review, 4 stars 'Loved this amazing novel... lots of twists... highly recommend.' Reader review, 5 stars 'With shades of Cormoran Strike, this was a story that jumped into action and kept going. Twists and turns… atmospheric, dark and thrilling, it was a gem.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Fast-paced with beautiful twists… loved it!' Reader review, 5 stars 'An outstanding thriller… Andrew James Greig kept the pace moving fast… the gritty tension held me from the start, and I certainly didn't expect the massive twist at the end!' Reader review, 5 stars What readers are saying about Andrew James Greig's books: 'I honestly had goosebumps reading this.'Reader review, 5 stars 'Amazing! I really didn't want to put it down (who needs to sleep?!).' Reader review, 5 stars 'Just Wow! What a read. Couldn't put it down.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Compulsive… I couldn't put it down.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Absolutely hoovered it up.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Brilliant to the very last word… you won't be able to put this book down.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The best crime novel I've ever read.' Reader review, 5 stars

An ear-shattering scream pierces the quiet Glasgow street as a mother stands frozen in her doorway, groceries strewn at her feet. Her son holds a bloodied knife while his father lies dead before him. As Logan Martin begins his prison sentence for the brutal murder of his father, the eighteen-year-old's aunt hires private investigator Teàrlach Paterson. She believes Logan is innocent and wants Teàrlach to uncover the truth. Teàrlach's visit to the Martin family home yields two disturbing discoveries: a pentagram etched under the carpet in Logan's sister's bedroom, and a link to the sinister deaths of their elderly neighbours-a journal with the same ominous symbol lies in the couple's home. While ritualistic murders plague the city, bodies placed precisely on an occult pentagram, bound in intricate knots, Teàrlach and his team unearth the sinister inspiration behind the killings in a mysterious ancient map. Then, two young women are reported missing, and Teàrlach fears the worst. He's inching closer to a killer who is weaving a complex web of murder rooted in Glasgow's pagan past. But can Teàrlach stop the twisted soul from carrying out another cruel ritual? This time, one of his own is about to be in grave danger. A completely thrilling and atmospheric page-turner that will keep you reading deep into the night from a CWA New Blood Dagger Longlist author and McIlvanney Best Scottish Crime Novel Finalist. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves, and Val McDermid. What readers are saying about Silent Ritual: 'OMG that was an intense, keep you on the edge, read!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Wow, this book was thrilling and kept me hooked throughout!' Reader review,5 stars 'Gripping, intense and chilling... Highly recommended.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Edge of my seat the entire time! Page turning thriller! Loved this book!" Reader review, 4 stars 'A standout thriller that combines a gripping investigation with the dark allure of the occult… The well-crafted plot, rich character development, and atmospheric setting make it a must-read for fans of the genre… readers are both entertained and haunted by the story long after they turn the final page.' A Look Inside Book Reviews, 5 stars 'This is an absolutely fantastic series! ... action packed from the very beginning and definitely kept me turning the pages.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A stellar follow-up to the series debut.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Immersive read from start to finish.' Reader review, 4 stars 'Sucked me in immediately.' Reader review, 4 stars 'Whew! ... thoroughly engaging! ... Highly recommend if you like dark, twisty, intelligent puzzles!!' Reader review, 4 stars What readers are saying about the Teàrlach Paterson series: 'Will keep you on the edge of your seat… captivating, fast-paced…emotional.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Wow!!!... blew me away!!!!... totally kept me guessing!' Reader review, 5 stars 'With shades of Cormoran Strike, this was a story that jumped into action and kept going. Twists and turns… atmospheric, dark and thrilling, it was a gem.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A beautifully drawn tale of intrigue and menace, as dark and brooding as the loch itself…utterly compelling.' Marion Todd, critically acclaimed author of the Detective Clare Mackay series

Silent waters hide the deepest secrets A wildlife photographer plummets to his death above Fingal's Cave. A young fisherman vanishes without trace. The body of a marine scientist is pulled from the sea, his last recording a haunting piece of evidence. Three seemingly unconnected events on the Isle of Mull draw Private Investigator Teàrlach Paterson back to his childhood home. Hired by the photographer's widow to investigate her husband's death, Teàrlach quickly unravels a tangled web of family feuds, forbidden love and deep betrayals. The photographer's death was no accident and with the missing fisherman's father dying in hospital, Teàrlach must find his son before it's too late. But as a violent storm closes in, Teàrlach discovers that some will do anything to keep their darkest secrets buried… From a CWA New Blood Dagger Longlist author and McIlvanney Best Scottish Crime Novel Finalist comes an atmospheric murder mystery. Fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves, and Val McDermid will be mesmerised by The Graveyard Bell. Readers love The Graveyard Bell: 'Wow wow wow - amazing - so intense and thrilling!' Reader review, 5 stars 'If you love Scotland and superbly constructed mystery and 'peek around the corner' suspense, this book is for you! One of the best books I have read in quite awhile.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The best book in the series yet! The storyline was great, and full of twists... Tearlach Paterson is a dark and troubled man. The supporting characters are fantastic too, they have so much depth and personality.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Simply could not put this book down it was that good... The atmosphere is perfect and the tension mounts with every page!' Reader review, 5 stars 'The Inner Hebrides provides a haunting, atmospheric setting... This mystery/thriller is thoughtfully plotted and full of surprises. 5 stars!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Oh wow, this was so addictive I just couldn't put it down.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The island itself is so beautifully described and the harsh wind, water and the elements battering down definitely add to the mystery.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Atmospheric! Gripping! Thrilling! The investigative team of Chloe, Dee, and Teàrlach has a winning chemistry and is one of my favorites.' Reader review, 5 stars 'An intriguing and exciting read!' Reader review, 5 stars 'A fast paced, exciting thriller... The vivid descriptions of the island, its isolated landscape and the incoming storm all add to the suspense and the dramatic ending.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Wow!… I loved every moment of the book!' Reader review, 5 stars 'This series, now three in, is better with each book! The stormy weather and rough seas provided that extra bit of drama and ominous atmosphere... A really gripping Scottish mystery!' Reader review, 5 stars