Sins of the Dead

Rhona Macleod, Book 13

By: Lin Anderson

Narrated by: Sally Armstrong

Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

The sins of the dead are all consuming....

While illegally street racing in the underground tunnels of Glasgow, four Harley-Davidson riders make a horrifying discovery: a dead man left in the darkness, hands together on his chest as if peacefully laid to rest. The cause of death is unclear, the only clues being a half glass of red wine and a partially eaten chunk of bread by his side that echo the ancient religious practice of sin-eating.

Called to the scene, forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is perplexed by the lack of evidence. But when another body is found near her own flat, laid out in a similar manner, she fears a forensically aware killer stalks the city and is marking the victims with their unique signature. Even more worryingly, the killer appears to be using skills they may have learned while attending her forensic science lectures at Glasgow University.

There are signs that Rhona is being targeted, that the killer is playing with her and the police, drawing them into a deadly race against time, before the sin-eater’s next victim is chosen....

Sins of the Dead is the thrilling 13th book in Lin Anderson’s Rhona MacLeod series.

©2018 Lin Anderson (P)2018 Macmillan Digital Audio

Critic reviews

"Anderson is a master storyteller, filling her novels with engaging characters, clever, compelling, contemporary plotlines and a beautifully descriptive prose that belies the death and darkness of her powerful, pulsating crime mysteries." (Blackpool Gazette)

"Lin Anderson is one of Scotland’s national treasures - don’t be fooled by comparisons, her writing is unique, bringing warmth and depth to even the seediest parts of Glasgow. Lin’s Rhona MacLeod is a complex and compelling heroine who just gets better with every outing." (Stuart MacBride)

"Shades of The Wicker Man, with a touch of Agatha Christie. Superb." (Daily Mail)

Unlikeliness reaches new boundaries

I've been listening to all available books in this series and have found them to be entertaining. I overlook the outrageously unlikely; this is fiction. But in this book especially, the police detectives spend all their time hunting for the coroner or each other. They invariably court death, even after being tormented by deranged killers, and notably "go it alone" deliberately deceiving their friends and partners as to their whereabouts. Repeatedly. So, yes, I am a little tired of this theme. But onward....

Tired

Is anyone else tired of capable, professional women making the stupidest decisions? I know you have to advance the plot but really!?