{"product_id":"old-bones-lie-paperback","title":"Old Bones Lie - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarion Todd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDI Clare Mackay is about to face a test of her loyalty...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a report comes in that a van containing two prison officers and a convicted jewel thief is missing, the police in St Andrews work quickly to locate the vehicle. Their efforts prove in vain when no trace is found and they realise the wives of both officers also appear to have left the area. Is this a case of corrupt guards springing a felon, or innocent people caught in the crossfire?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDI Clare Mackay\u003c\/b\u003e leads the team but has to do without her right hand man; \u003cb\u003eDS Chris West\u003c\/b\u003e is a cousin to one of the missing prison officers and must not be involved in the case. With a new sergeant at her side plus a previously unencountered DCI, Clare's people skills are pushed to the limit. Especially once she realises her boss is keeping her on the sidelines. Just what is it that Clare doesn't know? And if she has to choose between keeping secrets from a friend, or letting slip something that could see a culprit go free, which path will she take?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling addition to the bestselling series by a much-loved Scottish crime author, perfect for fans of Caro Ramsay, Lin Anderson and Alex Gray.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eOld Bones Lie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is an absolute cracker of a book. \u003cb\u003eAn authentic, twisty and compelling detective novel written by a new star of Tartan Noir\u003c\/b\u003e.' Neil Lancaster, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Blood Tide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eOld Bones Lie\u003c\/i\u003e is a fine example of the police procedural. \u003cb\u003eTightly plotted\u003c\/b\u003e, cogently told with an ensemble of characters following the clues and navigating various twists like the professionals they are to reach a solution that is neither pat nor unbelievable. \u003cb\u003eA hugely enjoyable read indeed\u003c\/b\u003e.' Douglas Skelton, author of \u003ci\u003eAn Honourable Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A combination of \u003cb\u003erazor-sharp plotting, wholly believable characters and rock-solid writing\u003c\/b\u003e - another excellent instalment to the DI Clare Mackay series.' Alison Belsham, author of \u003ci\u003eDeath in Kabul\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eOld Bones Lie\u003c\/i\u003e is Marion Todd at her very best - \u003cb\u003eforensically intriguing and a bloody good read... literally\u003c\/b\u003e.' Jonathan Whitelaw, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Bingo Hall Detectives\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eIt's impossible to escape Marion's grip on you in this captivating, compelling hunt for lost souls\u003c\/b\u003e, buried truth and a heartless killer.' Morgan Cry, author of \u003ci\u003eSix Wounds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eBrilliant storytelling, tense and riveting\u003c\/b\u003e with the reassuring presence of the wonderful DI Clare Mackay, I loved \u003ci\u003eOld Bones Lie\u003c\/i\u003e!' G.R. Halliday, author of \u003ci\u003eDark Waters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Marion Todd has excelled herself this time! \u003cb\u003e5 stars\u003c\/b\u003e.' Andrew James Greig, author of \u003ci\u003eWhirligig\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eGripping and complex\u003c\/b\u003e. This is Marion Todd's best yet. Her writing deepens and matures with each new book.' Allan Martin, author of the \u003ci\u003eInspector Angus Blue\u003c\/i\u003e novels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Another brilliant instalment to the DI Clare Mackay series. \u003cb\u003eI couldn't stop reading\u003c\/b\u003e. Plenty of twists and turns along the way, and just when you think you have it figured - you don't!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Marion Todd is one of my favourite authors and this book in the DI Mackay series doesn't disappoint with twists and turns from start to finish. \u003cb\u003eGreat read, couldn't put it down\u003c\/b\u003e.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The story starts with a bang and carries the reader with both great writing and a very good story.\u003cb\u003eFor me, Marion Todd is now sitting comfortably alongside Caro Ramsay as the two best crime writers in Scotland today\u003c\/b\u003e.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOld Bones Lie\u003c\/i\u003e starts at a really fast pace and remains unrelenting as the story unfolds\u003c\/b\u003e...The depth of research is plain to see, but \u003cb\u003ethe skill is in the storytelling, and I honestly believe that this is her best yet\u003c\/b\u003e... ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 07, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42702508228671,"sku":"9781800327306","price":22.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/13f221e81a323250f60fc6ffe4b1a4de_269e69b7-0613-4fed-881a-56e9e1554970.webp?v=1765024957","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/old-bones-lie-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}