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The Chessmen

The explosive finale in the million-selling series (The Lewis Trilogy Book 3)
By Peter May
Series: The Lewis Trilogy
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The Chessmen by Peter May is a gripping crime novel set on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. The story follows former detective Fin Macleod, who is drawn back into a world of suspense when a mysterious plane resurfaces from a loch, revealing a skeleton inside. As Fin delves into the investigation, he uncovers hidden truths and confronts shadows from his own past, intricately weaving personal and professional challenges.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate atmospheric crime thrillers set against a rugged landscape. The story delivers a gripping mystery with complex characters and twists, making it perfect for fans of suspenseful and intricately plotted narratives. The evocative setting and emotional depth add layers to the unfolding drama, creating a compelling read.

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The Chessmen

The third and final part of the internationally bestselling Lewis Trilogy.

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The nail-biting, bestselling final chapter in the Lewis Trilogy 'One of the best regarded crime series of recent years' Independent 'Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth' New York Times Peter May: The man who brought murder to the Outer Hebrides

The New Start

Fin Macleod, now head of security on a privately owned Lewis estate, is charged with investigating a spate of illegal game-hunting taking place on the island.

The Old Friend

This mission reunites him with Whistler Macaskill – a local poacher, Fin's teenage intimate, and possessor of a long-buried secret.

The Final Chapter

But when this reunion takes a violent, sinister turn and Fin puts together the fractured pieces of the past, he realises that revealing the truth could destroy the future.

Loved the Lewis Trilogy? Read Peter May's other Hebrides thrillers, Coffin Road and I'll Keep You Safe.

Love Peter May? Buy his latest frontlist thriller, A Silent Death

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The Chessmen by Peter May has been praised for being a thrilling and enjoyable read. The complex narrative, beautiful descriptions, and compelling characterisations are highlighted by several reviewers. It is appreciated for its strong sense of place and intricate storytelling, making it part of a highly regarded series in the crime and thriller genre.

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ISBN: 9780857382252

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: riverrun

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Peter May was born and raised in Scotland. He was an award-winning journalist at the age of twenty-one and a published novelist at twenty-six. When his first book was adapted as a major drama series for the BBC, he quit journalism and during the high-octane fifteen years that followed, became one of Scotland's most successful television dramatists. He created three prime-time drama series, presided over two of the highest-rated serials in his homeland as script editor and producer, and worked on more than 1,000 episodes of ratings-topping drama before deciding to leave television to return to his first love, writing novels.

In 2021, he was awarded the CWA Dagger in the Library Award. He has also won several literature awards in France, received the USA's Barry Award for The Blackhouse, the first in his internationally bestselling Lewis Trilogy; and in 2014 was awarded the ITV Specsavers Crime Thriller Book Club Best Read of the Year award for Entry Island. Peter now lives in South-West France with his wife, writer Janice Hally.

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