{"title":"Lin Anderson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLin Anderson\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts gripping crime thrillers packed with intricate plots and atmospheric settings. Her novels, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Party House\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Coast\u003c\/em\u003e, immerse readers in tense investigations where every twist deepens the mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a strong sense of place and richly drawn characters, Anderson’s stories blend suspense with emotional depth. Fans of sharply written, page-turning crime fiction will find plenty to engage them in this compelling collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-party-house-by-lin-anderson-9781529084528","title":"The Party House","description":"'A real page-turner' - Ian Rankin\n\nThe Party House by Lin Anderson is a deeply atmospheric psychological thriller set in the Scottish Highlands, for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware.\n\nDevastated by a recent pandemic brought in by outsiders, the villagers of Blackrig in the Scottish Highlands are outraged when they find that the nearby estate plans to reopen its luxury 'party house' to tourists.\n\nAs animosity sparks in the community, a group of locals take action. By the end of the night, the house hot tub has been smashed to pieces and, in the ensuing chaos, the body of a young woman is found in the foundations. Seventeen-year-old Ailsa Cummings went missing five years ago, never to be seen again. Until now.\n\nThe excavation of Ailsa's remains reignites old suspicions towards the men of this small community, including Greg, the estate's gamekeeper. He is loath to discuss old wounds, but Greg's new lover, Joanne, is frightened by his reaction to the missing girl's discovery. Joanne begins to doubt how well she knows this new man in her life. Then again, he's not the only one with secrets in their volatile relationship . . .\n\n'Lin's first standalone sees her expertly mix psychological thrills with a perplexing mystery simmering in a small community. It has all the ingredients of a hit to stand alongside her Rhona MacLeod series' - Douglas Skelton, author of The Blood is Still","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244646117612,"sku":"9781529084528","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529084528-the-party-house-1.jpg?v=1788007827"},{"product_id":"the-wild-coast-by-lin-anderson-9781529084566","title":"The Wild Coast","description":"'Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' Daily Mail\n\nA remote shoreline. A lethal killer. As lone visitors disappear from the rural northwest of Scotland, campsites are becoming crime scenes. The Wild Coast is a chilling thriller from Lin Anderson.\n\nWhen forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is brought in to analyse a shallow grave on Scotland's west coast, she is disturbed by a bundle of twigs crafted into a stickman and left in the victim's mouth.\n\nThen, when a young woman is reported missing from a nearby campsite with another sinister figurine left in her van, it seems that someone is targeting wild campers. An idyllic coastline known for providing peace and serenity, now the area is a hunting ground.\n\nAs her investigation proceeds, Rhona is forced to reconsider her closest bonds. Rumours of sexual assault offences by serving police officers are circling in Glasgow, which may include her trusted colleague DS Michael McNab. Could it be true, or is someone looking to put him out of action?\n\nAll the while a young woman's life is on the line and the clock is ticking . . .\n\n'Lin Anderson is one of Scotland's national treasures' Stuart MacBride","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244774600940,"sku":"9781529084566","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529084566-the-wild-coast-1.jpg?v=1788012466"},{"product_id":"whispers-of-the-dead-by-lin-anderson-9781035029211","title":"Whispers of the Dead","description":"'Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' Daily Mail\n\nA gangland slaying. A missing movie star. When an actor goes missing in Glasgow, the clue to his whereabouts could be in the film script itself. Whispers of the Dead is a gripping thriller from Lin Anderson.\n\nIn the dead of night, a man's body is found strapped to a chair in Glasgow's Elder Park, his identity unknown. As forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod examines the scene, the violence on display suggests a gangland feud could be the cause. At the post-mortem, a bullet engraved with a snake's head is found in the man's stomach, lending weight to the theory.\n\nElsewhere in the city, a major Hollywood movie is being filmed. But shooting comes to a standstill when its lead actor is reported missing. As the news spreads, Police Scotland believe the two cases may be connected.\n\nDS Michael McNab thinks the key to finding those responsible could be the film itself. A storyline playing out in real-life on the streets of Glasgow with a killer intent on revenge at any cost. A vendetta which must be paid in blood . . .\n\nThough they can be enjoyed in any order, Whispers of the Dead is the eighteenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series.","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244847509740,"sku":"9781035029211","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035029211-whispers-of-the-dead-1.jpg?v=1788018482"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lin-anderson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}