MURDER IN KNOCKHAVEN HARBOUR an absolutely gripping and atmospheric Scottish crime mystery (Detective Marjory Fleming Mysteries)

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‘Templeton has become the crime tzar of the Scottish small town!’ Val McDermid.In the windswept coastal village of Knockhaven, secrets cling to the stones of the harbour like the treacherous sea fog itself . . .On a stormy September night, the Knockhaven lifeboat crew are returning from a routine rescue when disaster strikes. The boat inexplicably misses the harbour and crashes into the lethal rocks of nearby Fuill’s Inlat.The boat is shredded in minutes.Two of the crew are thrown to their deaths. Only pub landlord Rob Anderson is pulled from the wreckage alive — barely. Before he slips away in hospital, he murmurs five words that make sense to no one: "Three of them — too many."Detective Marjory Fleming and DS Tam MacNee must uncover the meaning of Rob’s dying whisper, and why the lifeboat ran so catastrophically off-course.The deeper they dig, the more they realize the deaths were no accident.This was murder — and it was personal. An atmospheric and compelling Scottish mystery, perfect for fans of Caro Ramsay, Ann Cleeves, Peter May, Joy Ellis and Val McDermid.MEET THE DETECTIVEDI Marjory Fleming works hard, juggling her career with the demands of being a farmer’s wife and looking after her two kids. Her father was also a policeman, and she is determined to live up to his reputation. Her team call her ‘Big Marge’ — not just because of her height (she’s a little under six feet), but because of her forceful personality. Her sergeant Tam MacNee is a Glasgow hard man who swears by the poet Robert Burns.THE SETTINGGalloway, a beautiful and rugged corner of south-west Scotland, with wide skies and remote unspoiled farms and villages. The locals are hard-working and loyal to their neighbours and friends. It is difficult terrain to police where secrets and unresolved tensions can remain buried for years.Please note this book was previously published as The Darkness and the Deep.PRAISE FOR ALINE TEMPLETON:‘Templeton has wit, a strong narrative sense and a dab hand with atmospherics.’ Literary Review.‘Vivid characterisation, excellent description . . . a riveting read.’ Guardian.‘Just when we thought Scotland was saturated with detectives, a strong woman can elbow her way in and find a unique niche.’ ScotsmanREADERS LOVE MURDER IN KNOCKHAVEN HARBOUR:‘Such a good read! For me this has everything I ask of a book; well written with an absorbing plot, believable characters that give a real sense of a community. And all set in beautiful Scotland. I bought the next in the series as soon as I'd finished this one, happy reading!’ Celia D.‘Excellent. A truly gripping murder mystery, full of red herrings, peopled by beautifully portrayed characters. A brilliant read.’ Kindle Customer‘Another great Templeton novel! I love all her books. Good plots, characters, well built suspense, beautiful descriptions. She is one of my top favourite mystery writers.’ M. Louise R.‘A showstopper of a book. The twists and turns made compelling reading. One of the better police investigative books I've read in a long while. Highly Recommended.’ Jean W.‘Well written and a fine mix of humour and tension while remaining true to the locality.’ E.H.‘BRILLIANT. Would recommend them to anyone who likes a good detective novel.’ Val‘I intend to work my way through the whole lot so what better recommendation can I give than that.’ M. Parker‘Great storyline — kept guessing till the end! DI Fleming is a fantastic character as is DS MacNee. Loved it!’ angelfaceshopper Read more