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What Will Burn

the eleventh gripping thriller in the Sunday Times bestselling Inspector McLean series
By James Oswald
Series: The Inspector McLean Series
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What Will Burn by James Oswald weaves an intricate tale set against the backdrop of Scotland, where a body is discovered in a fire-ravaged rural cottage. The protagonist, DI Tony McLean, delves into the investigation amidst local superstition, historical secrets, and a touch of the supernatural. As McLean navigates the complexities of small-town secrecy and political manoeuvring, the story unfolds into a gripping and atmospheric crime thriller.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy crime thrillers with intricate plots and a touch of the supernatural. Set in a vividly described Scottish landscape, it weaves together mystery and suspense, keeping you on the edge of your seat as the characters untangle a web of secrets and danger.

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The eleventh book in the Sunday Times-bestselling Inspector McLean series, from one of Scotland's most celebrated crime writers

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The latest book in the Sunday Times bestselling phenomenon that is the Inspector McLean series, from one of Scotland's most celebrated crime writers.

The charred remains of an elderly woman are discovered in a burned-out gamekeeper's cottage, hidden away in woodland to the west of Edinburgh.

What is at first assumed to be a tragic accident begins to take on a more sinister aspect as Detective Inspector Tony McLean digs deeper.

There is far more to the victim than her humble surroundings suggest...

Praise for James Oswald:

'The new Ian Rankin' Daily Record

'Creepy, gritty and gruesome' Sunday Mirror

'Crime fiction's next big thing' Sunday Telegraph

Series: The Inspector McLean Series

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  • What Will Burn
    The latest book in the Sunday Times bestselling phenomenon that is the Inspector McLean series, from one of Scotland's most celebrated crime writers. The charred remains of an elderly woman are discovered in a burned-out gamekeeper's cottage, hidden away in woodland to the west of Edinburgh. What is at first assumed to be a tragic accident begins to take on...
    By James Oswald
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Reviews for What Will Burn by James Oswald highlight it as an esteemed entry in crime fiction, applauding its creepy, gritty, and gruesome nature. Critics praise Oswald for his exceptional writing, likening him to being the next Ian Rankin and commending his contribution to Scottish crime literature. The work is described as hugely enjoyable and placing Oswald among the leaders in his genre.

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ISBN: 9781472276186

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wildfire

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 464

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction James Oswald Series: The Inspector McLean Series

About the Author

James Oswald is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Inspector McLean series of detective mysteries, the DC Constance Fairchild series and, as J D OSWALD, the standalone novel BROKEN GHOSTS. James's first book, NATURAL CAUSES, was shortlisted for the British Book Awards Debut Author Award. His latest book, THE REST IS DEATH, is the fourteenth in the Inspector Mclean series.

James farms pedigree Highland cows by day, writes disturbing fiction by night.

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