{"product_id":"9781036700041","title":"Scars of the Past : A gripping Scottish crime thriller by Jacqueline New","description":"In the heart of Edinburgh, a killer leaves a trail of secrets carved in blood.   As the leader of the Serious Crime Unit, DCI `Mac' McNeill is no stranger to the city's darkest secrets. But when a body marked with Celtic symbols is discovered in a run-down tower block, the case challenges even his seasoned instincts.   With the victim's ties to the treacherous drug scene and a notorious crime lord complicating matters, Mac seeks the help of Dr. Clio Wray, an expert in ancient symbology.   But when a second body emerges, an unsettling connection is made to Mac himself.   The case spirals into uncharted territory.   The gripping first instalment in the DCI McNeill crime thriller series.   _______________________Praise for the DCI McNeill series:5.0 out of 5 stars?An Action-packed Thriller That Grabbed My Attention from the Start.   5.0 out of 5 stars?My goodness, what a ride. This book outstanding.   5.0 out of 5 stars?Mac made a fascinating lead character and the way his team was put together is credit to a superb plot.   5.0 out of 5 stars?What a fantastic read5.0 out of 5 stars?Outstanding Edinburgh noir5.0 out of 5 stars?A great psychological thriller\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296104919413,"sku":"9781036700041","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781036700041.jpg?v=1762770259","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781036700041","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}