The Wild Coast: A Twisting Crime Novel That Grips Like a Vice, Set in Scotland

A remote shoreline. A lethal killer. As lone visitors disappear from the rural northwest of Scotland, campsites are becoming crime scenes. The Wild Coast is the seventeenth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.

'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' – Daily Mail

When forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is brought in to analyse a shallow grave on Scotland’s west coast, she is disturbed by a bundle of twigs crafted into a stickman and left in the victim’s mouth.

Then, when a young woman is reported missing from a nearby campsite with another sinister figurine left in her van, it seems that someone is targeting wild campers. An idyllic coastline known for providing peace and serenity, now the area is a hunting ground.

As her investigation proceeds, Rhona is forced to reconsider her closest bonds. Rumours of sexual assault offences by serving police officers are circling in Glasgow, which may include her trusted colleague DS Michael McNab. Could it be true, or is someone looking to put him out of action?

All the while a young woman’s life is on the line and the clock is ticking . . .

'Lin Anderson is one of Scotland’s national treasures' – Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series

'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' – Daily Record

The Wild Coast is the seventeenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by Whispers of the Dead.

Readers love The Wild Coast:

'This series just keeps getting better' 'I was totally glued the whole way through' 'Loved it - makes me want to visit the Wild Coast'

Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.

© 2023 Macmillan (Audiobook): 9781529084597

Release date

Audiobook: 3 August 2023