'In mood and texture, Peter May's novels, set on the Isle of Lewis, are essentially Nordic, and he bears comparison with some of the best writers from those cold desolate climes' The Times.
'well worth reading' The Sunday Times.
'as good as its superb predecessor, The Blackhouse ... this is not only a good mystery, but also a moving and evocative portrayal of a place where the unforgiving weather is matched only by the church's harsh patronage' Guardian.
'The depiction of the island atmosphere is as impressive as the action' The Sunday Telegraph.
'The book is gritty in a fine way ... a delight: bringing people and place alive in equal measure' Shots Mag.
'a hymn in praise of the beauties of the islands and miseries of their weather' Scotsman.
A MAN WITH NO NAME.
An unidentified corpse is recovered from a Lewis peat bog; the only clue to its identity being a DNA sibling match to a local farmer.
A MAN WITH NO MEMORY.
But this islander, Tormod Macdonald - now an elderly man suffering from dementia - has always claimed to be an only child.
A MAN WITH NO CHOICE.
When Tormod's family approach Fin Macleod for help, Fin feels duty-bound to solve the mystery.
Peter May has over 1,000 television credits to his name, and is the author of fifteen novels, including two series: The Enzo Files and The China Thrillers. He is also the only Westerner to become an honorary member of the Chinese Crime Writers' Association.
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