The Elemental

Blair Dubh Trilogy #1

by Heather Atkinson

The residents of an isolated Scottish village are horrified when one of their own is found drowned, the evidence indicating murder. When another woman is burned to death police suspect there’s a killer on the loose mimicking an old series of murders, using the elements to lethal effect. Freya Macalister knows her return to the village has sparked off another murder spree, linked to a tragedy from her childhood and she fears she is in the killer's sights. Tensions rise even further when a storm cuts off the village from civilisation, leaving the residents trapped with a murderer.Freya's old friend and local police sergeant, Craig Donaldson, knows the key to discovering the killer’s identity lies in the locals’ deceptions and half-truths and he must wade through their dangerously complex relationships to discover which mask the monster hides behind.

226 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 11, 2013

About the author

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Author of over seventy books so far. Living on the beautiful west coast of Scotland with my husband, twin daughters and a cat called Mavis, although I am originally from Lancashire in the north of England.

My tastes in all things are eclectic, which extends to my writing. Although I primarily write crime books - especially gangland thrillers - I also write gothic historical romance and fantasy. I publish on Amazon Kindle and some of my novels are available in paperback too. I also have a traditional publishing contract with Boldwood Books.

When I'm not writing - which isn't very often - I enjoy reading Daphne Du Maurier, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, MR James and the Brontes, among many others. I also enjoy swimming, walking and spending time with my family.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

An atmospheric thriller

Atmospheric and chilling. The author paints a vivid pictures so realistic that with the rain beating due an outside when I was reading, I was transported to the little Scottish village.

A great story with plenty to keep you guessing I'm looking forward to the next instalment x

[EILEEN SHEPPARD · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kept me guessing

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, we have the locals from a small Scottish village being killed off by a serial killer. We have policeman Craig, his one time childhood friend Fria and a whole host of villagers trying to figure out who done it. It's a cracking book and I'm hoping there's a book 2 , as soon as I post this I'm going to find out and get it. Enjoy

[Angela Willison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

I can not fault this book again just when I think I've read the best from Heather Atkinson i come across another Heathers work is outstanding always brilliant story line xx

[Biff meechan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Elemental⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I loved this book,the characters and the storyline I'm away to read the next book as it's a trilogy.hope you enjoy it too.Heather I love the other books especially the series Deviding Line & the Glasgow crime series too⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[anne marie paton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

I've read all of the crime families books on love them..thought I would try some of your other work.Glad I did totally great and this opens up to lots of your other books !!!

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

fairly good

Prefer her other books but this one is worth reading she’s a brilliant author and can’t wait to read one of her others

[clare fallows · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Once again another brilliant book from this author, can't wait to read #2 and #3, never fails to disappoint, think I have read all her other books and each one is special.