By James Oswald
Review
When politician Andrew Weatherly shoots dead his wife and two young daughters before turning the gun on himself, Detective Inspector Tony McLean is tasked with leading the investigation. Struggling to find a motive, McLean delves deeper into Weatherly's personal life and uncovers the startling truth — putting not only himself but his team in danger.
Dead Men's Bones is the fourth book in the series and although it pains me to say, my least favourite. The story was good but it didn't grip me as much as books one to three. Whilst the supernatural element was interesting it didn't quite hit the spot. I do enjoy the series though. McLean's integrity and steadfastness in his quest to see justice served always shines through. I'm very much looking forward to reading book five soon.
Dead Men's Bones is the fourth book in the series and although it pains me to say, my least favourite. The story was good but it didn't grip me as much as books one to three. Whilst the supernatural element was interesting it didn't quite hit the spot. I do enjoy the series though. McLean's integrity and steadfastness in his quest to see justice served always shines through. I'm very much looking forward to reading book five soon.
★★★☆☆
- Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Penguin
- Publication Year: 2014
- Author: James Oswald
- Genre: Crime
Synopsis
A family lies slaughtered in an isolated house in North East Fife . . .
Morag Weatherly and her two young daughters have been shot by husband Andrew, an influential politician, before he turned the gun on himself.
But what would cause a rich, successful man to snap so suddenly?
For Inspector Tony McLean, this apparently simple but high-profile case leads him into a world of power and privilege. And the deeper he digs, the more he realizes he's being manipulated by shadowy factions.
Under pressure to wrap up the case, McLean instead seeks to uncover layers of truth - putting the lives of everyone he cares about at risk . . .
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