Power and Treachery

McBride & Tanner #3

by Rachel McLean

Friday, 6am. Three powerful people die simultaneously at a luxury estate on the banks of Loch Lomond.

When the G7 summit comes to Loch Lomond, DI Jade Tanner and her team are on high alert. But they aren’t expecting three delegates from three of the most powerful countries to all die in suspicious circumstances - in separate locations, but at the same time.

Are the deaths linked? If so, how did the killer or killers get away? And can forensic psychologist Dr Petra McBride help Jade solve the case before there’s an international incident?

Power and Treachery is the third part in the bestselling McBride & Tanner crime series, featuring characters from the DI Zoe Finch and Dorset Crime series.

Genres: Mystery

261 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 22, 2024

About the author

My name's Rachel McLean and I write stories you can't put down, with characters you'll be rooting for.

I'm best known for my Dorset Crime series, which has sold over a million copies. The first book in that series, The Corfe Castle Murders, won the 2021 Kindle Storyteller Award.

Here's what Clare Balding (the lead judge) had to say about the book:

'I particularly enjoyed the detail of the landscape and the humorous oddities of Dorset life. I enjoyed the richness of the characters, complexity of life for a working mother who is thrown into a new environment and has to prove herself, all over again.'

But The Corfe Castle Murders is by no means my only book. I've published five series and am working on two new ones, all of which connect. You'll find characters from each series in one or more of the other ones, so you (and I) get to follow them as they take on new challenges.

For example:

DCI Lesley Clarke is Zoe's boss in the DI Zoe Finch series and then moves to Dorset where she becomes the star of the Dorset Crime series.
DS Mo Uddin is Zoe's best friend and sidekick, then moves to Scotland for the McBride & Tanner series.
DC Tina Abbott is a key character in the Dorset Crime series and plays an important role in the new Lyme Regis Women's Swimming Club series of mysteries which stars her mum, Annie.
Zaf Williams starts off in the DI Zoe Finch series then moves to London and is one of the stars of the London Cosy Mysteries series (along with his colleague Diana and Gus the cat).
Dr Petra McBride appears in no fewer than three series and I'm planning a new series for her in 2026.
And not to be outdone, Zoe Finch has two series in which she stars: the DI Zoe Finch series of 'Deadly' books, and the Cumbria Crime series.
Once you get to know these characters, you'll find plenty of books to keep you entertained. And I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them.

You can read a full list of the series and books on my books page. Each series is designed to be read in order but which series you go for first is really up to you.

Reviews

[Julie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this British detective story set in Scotland with familiar characters and a good plot.

The story had a political feel but with undercurrents of something more. I liked that the personal lives of the detectives developed the characters as well as suiting the plot.

Well-written and engaging.

Recommended.

[David Laflin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three people all die at the same time at G7 summit and the CCU team are sent to investigate.
When they get there they are told that they are not needed as the victims all died of natural causes.
Jade and her team are told to leave but not one to give up easily Jade instructs her team to try and find out of any links to the victims.
What they find out uncovers more secrets that have close links to someone in the CCU team.
A great story. well written.

[Nancy]

Friday, 6am. Three powerful people die simultaneously at a luxury estate on the banks of Loch Lomond.

When the G7 summit comes to Loch Lomond, DI Jade Tanner and her team are on high alert. But they aren’t expecting three delegates from three of the most powerful countries to all die in suspicious circumstances - in separate locations, but at the same time.

Are the deaths linked? If so, how did the killer or killers get away? And can forensic psychologist Dr Petra McBride help Jade solve the case before there’s an international incident?

Power and Treachery is the third part in the bestselling McBride & Tanner crime series, featuring characters from the DI Zoe Finch and Dorset Crime series.

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[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Power and Treachery

I’m getting used to the Scottish series now and I have to say it’s really good. If anyone has any doubts then give it a go. I’m sure you’ll see it’s worth it.
This particular book was a political drama and a nasty one at that. People politicians dropping dead from supposedly natural causes!! Zoe, Mo, Patty, Stuart & Petra all get together to solve the case. Which gets blocked at every turn.

[Susann · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a Great Plot!

Such an interesting premise...and it helps that I am in the exact locale at which the story is based. So mentions of roads, lochs, villages, etc. are newly familiar to me. Stuart is becoming more human and the romance is starting to heat up. What will happen to Petra? And will Jade ever get some rest? On to the next exciting installment...

[MS M ADAMS · Rating 5 out of 5]

The kind of story that makes you hope there’s more to come.

A good storyline with intriguing characters that you want to find out more about.
I wasn’t sure about it at first as I find political plots with obstructive people a bit stressful but the team soon sorted it out.

[Melanie Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Make sure you have chocolate royals, or tunnocks tea cakes, or whatever you call little biscuits with a dome of marshmallow over a dob of jam, covered in chocolate when you’re getting towards the end. You’re going to want to eat some.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Non stop Interesting intrigue !!

Great plot, relationship developments , international crime and action. DI Tanner and the team solve an international crime , and life is looking up !!

[Lynn Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Good to read about Jade and the team again. It certainly gives room for thought that this kind of thing could go on and would be covered up y the powers that be of course. However I enjoyed the book.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked the first 2 books better. The characters are likable, but none are fully developed. Three murders within an hour or so at a G7 summit didn't feel realistic, nor did the investigations (or lack thereof) seem possible. More murders ensue and the conclusion felt rushed and implausible.

[M R B Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A page turner

An international summit ends abruptly when three delegates die, simultaneously, of supposed natural causes. The team are taken o of the case for political reasons but follow the information they have. A bit of a weak ending, I thought.

[Ray Bandtock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Power and Treachery

Another great book from this author. I certainly didn't see the extra little twist towards the end.
Like all series by this author the stories of the main characters build book by book.
On to the next one!

[Helen Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great thriller.

Another great storyline that keeps you hooked right up to the last page.
Several murders for the usual gang, brilliant.

[Carlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soooooo good.

[Julian Tremayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this latest outing for McBride and Tanner, very different characters fighting their own demons. Cracking yarn.
Julian Tremayne, Pocklington, East Yorkshire

[valerie gosling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compelling

A really gritty storey with complicated characters,who you struggled to find the basis well woven plot really good read enjoy

[Peter Kilburn · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyable but not overchallenging crime story- there are minor links to other series by the author which clearly make sense if you have read them as well

[Sandra Rowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good book which leaves you guessing right to the end. Can’t wait for the next book by this author. Have read every one so far.

[Lynn H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice twist *****

[Chris Berry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good

Held your attention and left you wondering where the relationships were going next. The plot was very good too and held your interest.

[wendy geen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I have really enjoyed this series of books and the characters are credible and developing. The plots are always original and intriguing. Looking forward to the one one.

[Susan Hutchinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different, but not as good as other books in this series

[Elizabeth Paterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyable read

Really enjoyed this book kept me guessing. I really like the people they seem quite real looking forward to the next one, Thankyou.

[John Faulkner · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read, the various tails within book ran well. Will read another

[Sheila Millar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely recommended!

This book was brilliant from start to finish! A real page turner! An excellent storyline! !Look forward to the next one! Book4!😊👍

[Douglas Law · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this third book as much as the first two.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t wait for the next - super read

[Sue Burton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great series

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always I luv read Rachel's books. it was a fantastic read.

[Glenda Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

This book was great, much better than the previous one, so on to the next one.
Would recommend this series overall.