Product Description

This is a fascinating collection of true crime stories from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Murders and unexplained deaths happen wherever there are people and, despite its sparse population, the Highlands have had more than their fair share. Now Jean McLennan, a honorary Sheriff from Wick, investigates some of the most chilling crimes committed in the north over the last sixty years. This is an intriguing and authoritative look at the background to each crime, the motives of those involved, the crimes themselves and their repercussions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14290 in Books
• Published on: 2009-10-22
• Format: Illustrated
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

About the Author
Jean McLennan is a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in both civil and criminal law. This background gives her a unique insight into her subject as does her work as an honorary Sheriff in Wick.

Customer Reviews

very good!
this is a very good read. Very well researched for murders both resolved and unresolved. Paints a vivid picture of the Highlands.
well redcommended.

A gripping book, meticulously researched
The book is a fascinating journey through the psychology of these killers. Meticulous research reveals the circumstances and the history of each case in remarkable detail.

McLennan writes about horrific happenings but her style is gripping without being either dramatising or thrill-seeking. The beauty and peace of the settings highlight the awful reality of murder and the book is written with great compassion for the loved-ones of the victims.

The book is a rich insight into the mind-set of murder.