Dark is the Grave: A DCI Bone Scottish Crime Thriller (DCI Bone Scottish Crime Thrillers)

"Stylish, dark, and relentlessly brilliant ." JM Dalgliesh A dead cop. A damaged detective. A copycat killer on the loose. DCI Duncan Bone thought his career was over when the notorious Peek-a-boo serial killer case nearly killed him. Scarred and forced off the force, he’s dragged back when another officer vanishes — and turns up buried alive. Someone is recreating the same sadistic murders. Same methods. Same victims: police officers. Leading his Rural Crime Unit through small-town secrets and escalating violence, Bone must track a killer who knows every detail of his most haunting case. But with his team stretched thin and time running out, the investigation becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse. The killer is accelerating. The next target could be anyone in uniform. Can DCI Bone stop a predator who always seems one step ahead before another officer dies? A gritty Scottish crime thriller and police procedural for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, J.D. Kirk, and Stuart MacBride. Dark is the Grave delivers authentic police action, sharp Scottish dialogue, and relentless tension set in atmospheric rural Scotland — the dark heart of Tartan Noir. Begin your journey with the explosive first book in the #1 Amazon chart-topping series — free with Kindle Unlimited. Praise for the DCI Bone Scottish Crime Series: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A brilliantly written thriller set in beautiful Scotland. A great read very highly recommended.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I have found my new favourite author. If you are going to read this then make sure you have time to finish it in one go as you will not want to put it down before you know how it ends.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book is fantastic! It grips you from the first page to the last. A go-to for crime fiction lovers. Can't wait for the next one!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I think we have another great author to add to the ever growing Scottish crime fiction author top table list. Roll on book two.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fast moving, strong storyline with great interaction and banter between the police characters. Realistic and gritty, but with humour throughout. I’ll most definitely be back for the next one. Loved it!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A brilliant brilliant book. I love all the characters and would definitely recommend to other avid crime readers like me.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An incredible police thriller, with all the elements that make these kinds of books fabulous reading. A damaged detective, a case that pushes all his buttons and more mind games than you can poke a stick at. Fabulous read, I can't wait to read the next book in the series!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The author has a wonderful knack of creating very believable characters as well as building a marvellous sense of atmosphere – the hairs on the back of my neck were on end.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The book drew me in from the start with the clever plot and excellent characterisation.” Reader Reviews