{"product_id":"book-vfuu","title":"Murder of Crows","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetective James Corstorphine’s blood ran cold. His wife never left her clinic door unlocked. Inside, her receptionist sat bound and gagged, tears streaming down her face. “He’s taken Shamila.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Shamila’s abduction is just the beginning. When human remains are discovered dressed as a scarecrow in a Highland farmer’s field, Corstorphine realizes the cases are connected. The victim worked at Carstairs State Hospital – the same institution where Shamila once treated the criminally insane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Corstorphine traces the killer’s obsession with Shamila, another body is found – a young woman strangled in the village, her face hidden beneath a scarecrow’s mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the ancient festival of Samhain approaching and shadows lengthening across the glens, a book of cryptic clues arrives at Corstorphine’s door. As Corstorphine races to decode the killer’s macabre messages can he save Shamila before she becomes the final victim?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn atmospheric page-turning Scottish crime thriller from CWA New Blood Dagger Longlist author Andrew James Greig. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Ian Rankin, and Ann Cleeves.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders love the Detective Corstorphine series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eAbsolutely blew my socks off, it's brilliant! A real page turner that I finished in a few hours - once I had started I just didn't want to stop.\u003c\/b\u003e Continuing from book one I really like the characters that the author has created for this series. Easy to connect with them. So this is much more than just a Police procedural. There are things to make you laugh too. (Like a taser firing, very much ouch!)’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003ePacked with action and very entertaining, this gripping crime thriller will keep you on alert\u003c\/b\u003e… will make you guess until the very end. Also set at Scottish highlands, t\u003cb\u003ehis gem is a must read for all the mystery thriller lovers. Highly recommend!\u003c\/b\u003e’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Another amazingly clever plot f\u003c\/b\u003eeaturing DI Corstorphine and his team…\u003cb\u003eThe twists are unbelievable and it has you hooked from the start\u003c\/b\u003e. I couldn't put it down.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eSimply awesome!… Fast paced and unrelenting, one twist after the next. Superb\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eOooh I absolutely loved this book! First book in a new series and it was a great start! It definitely got the heart pumping!!\u003c\/b\u003e… It had great suspense... fantastic characters and some wild twists and turns! I highly recommend reading this book and series!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eA must-read for fans of Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, and anyone who loves their thrillers dark, intelligent, and utterly unputdownable. Prepare to be up all night!\u003c\/b\u003e’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A chilling and atmospheric tale... \u003cb\u003eGreig's writing is razor-sharp, his descriptions immersive, painting the Highlands as both breathtaking and sinister. The intricate plotting, combined with a deeply compelling protagonist, makes for an utterly engrossing read\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eThis was an absolute 5 star read, amazing read\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003cb\u003egot me hooked in a way that I had to finish it!\u003c\/b\u003e... This book had\u003cb\u003e tons of mystery and lots of twists that I love\u003c\/b\u003e. Set in Highlands it fits perfectly with the book's vibe. \u003cb\u003eI absolutely love this book\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreamscape","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50208092225840,"sku":"BDvfuu","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/vfuu-cover.jpg?v=1760416935","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-vfuu","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}