When a flamboyantly dressed woman flounced into the police station in a small highland town, stating that her brother, wealthy distiller, Jack McCoach had not died of a heart attack as the post mortem stated but had been murdered, she had seen it in a séance, Sgt. Hamish McKee rolled his eyes as he directed her to DI James Corstophine, little did they know that their small town was about to be turned on it's head. DI Corstphine and his tight knit team of DC Frankie McKenzie, keen and very supportive of her boss, PC Bill McAdam, long suffering partner of rookie PC Philip Lamb who was still making rookie mistakes and Desk Sgt. Hamish McKee who was well past his sell by date. were all to scratch their heads over this one. As this story unfolds a further macabre attack, a suicide at the railway station, a death on the mountains, the death toll escalates.....these couldn't be coincidence, or could they ? was there a common denominator ? Corstophine needed help and that help came in the attractive shape of Forensic Psychologist Dr. Shamila Mallick. Why was Jack Mc Coach's daughter kept sedated and locked in her room ? Shamila explains what can happen to the human mind to a confused but mesmerised Corstophine, the author must really have done his research on this one. This is a great whodunit that I couldn't put down, I was kept guessing until the very end, there are plenty of suspects, plenty of red herrings as the author cleverly draws this convoluted story to it's conclusion. Andrew James Greig's love of the beautiful Scottish Highlands shines through, having spent many happy holidays there his descriptions took me right back, I was living the story. Thank you Storm Publishing and Net Gallery for this ARC, my review is voluntary.

The second DI Corstorphine book. A suicide, a tragic death whilst climbing, theft, drugs and a peeping tom, the small team have their work cut out. As the crimes increase DI Corstorphine’s team is stretched thin. This was another excellent read and although in a series is equally a standalone read. My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the arc.

Second in a Scottish based Police crime series. The first book was very enjoyable. This one though absolutely 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. 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!) I really do look forward to reading more about DI Corstophine and his colleagues, even though I expect that means more murders might be perpetrated in the near future. Never a dull moment in the quiet Scottish Highlands. Quiet might be the wrong word. Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

The Devil's Cut is a fast paced read that captures your attention from the first to the last page. It is the second book in the series but certainly can be read as a stand alone. The body of the local distillery owner is found on the hiking trails and although it does not look suspicious, his sister disagrees and feels the entire family is in jeopardy. The family is not only hiding secrets but also the youngest daughter is kept locked in her room Cases are piling up for DI James and Corstorphine and his team and they are spread thin as they get rapildy hit with one case after another. Someone is stalking the victim's son and what seems to be an unrelated case a girl jumps in front of a train. The tension mounts with every chapter, the body count is rising The mountains and locale are a character unto themselves. I highly recommend The Devil's Cut but be aware it is hard to put down once you start the first chapter. I cant wait for Book 3 in the series.

Another great case for Corstorphine.. I love this new series and to see what he gets up to next. Plenty of twists and turns and suspense to keep me hooked. Well rounded characters. Great writing style. Eagerly awaiting the next adventure. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.