A Blind Eye: A twisty and gripping detective thriller

by Marion Todd

The Scots Magazine Book of the Month May 2023

'Tartan Noir at its nail-biting, brutal, bloody best' Helen Fields, author of The Institution

Can DI Clare Mackay unravel a dead man's secrets?

Harry Richards, a local solicitor, is found in his car, throat slit.

DI Clare Mackay is on the case. She soon learns that Harry was not the upstanding man he seemed to be. Finding the killer should be easy.

Then the wife of one of Harry's colleagues is discovered dead in her car, and Clare realises there is something more sinister at play

Can she find out who's behind the murders before they turn their attention to her?

An utterly gripping addition to the bestselling crime series by much-loved Scottish author, Marion Todd. Perfect for fans of Alex Gray, Caro Ramsay and the Karen Pirie series.

Praise for A Blind Eye

'Grips you from the start and never lets you go. Todd sparkles in what could be her best tartan noir yet.' The Sun

'Marion Todd masterfully weaves mystery and intrigue through every page. Top tier Scottish crime fiction.' JD Kirk, author of the DCI Logan Crime Thrillers

'The central characters feel like being in the company of old friends while the brisk plot and the immediacy of the writing really draw the reader along. An enthralling and engaging read.' Caro Ramsay, author of the Detectives Anderson and Costello Mystery series

'Clever and intriguing, with a cast of characters to root for a brilliant St Andrews set mystery!' Susi Holliday, author of The Hike

'A smart plot, wonderful St Andrews setting, and a main character who feels real and engaging all make for a hugely enjoyable read.' Lisa Gray, author of Lonely Hearts

'A deeply absorbing mystery, brimming with complex characters, sinister secrets and ingenious reveals. One of the best crime novels I've read this year.' B.P. Walter, author of The Dinner Guest

'If you're looking for a fabulous, fast-paced murder mystery, don't miss this absolute gem!' Carla Kovach, author of Her Deadly Promise

'Like a literary Michelin star chef, Marion serves up a tale full of surprise and delight: a recipe of murder and deception that gets more delicious with each page.' Morgan Cry, author of Six Wounds

'Marion Todd goes from strength to strength... Every bit as cunning, twisty and satisfying as I would expect from such a talented writer.' Alison Belsham, author of Her Last Breath

'Pacy and enthralling, keeps you turning the pages at great speed... reminds me of the brilliant crime drama Unforgotten.' The Scots Magazine

'I love this series so much! Marion's writing is brilliant and I look forward to each instalment with anticipation. The story was gripping and I couldn't stop reading!' Reader review

'Once again, Marion has written a gripping story full of plot twists and turns. The threads of the plot are woven skillfully and the story is fast paced.

360 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 8, 2023

About the author

Marion grew up in the City of Dundee, now home to the magnificent V&A Museum. Always a keen writer, she has had point-of-view pieces published in the Dundee Courier and short stories in My Weekly magazine. She won first prize in the Family Circle Magazine Short Story for Children Competition in 1987.

More recently, Marion has turned her hand to crime fiction and was one of only six commercial fiction writers selected to pitch to an industry panel at XPONorth in Inverness in 2017. In 2018 Marion was long-listed for the Sunstory Award and the Scottish Arts Council Short Story Award. This year she was short-listed for Dundee Rep’s Stripped programme. She is represented by Northbank Talent Management and her debut novel, See Them Run, will be published as an eBook by Canelo on 31 October 2019.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Marion worked as a lecturer, candle-maker and hotel lounge pianist, a job which provided rich material for her novels. When she isn’t writing, Marion can be found tussling with her jungle-like garden and walking in the beautiful Scotish countryside.

Marion lives in North East Fife overlooking the River Tay and is a sometime babysitter for her daughter’s unruly but lovable dog.

Reviews

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good book in the series. How difficult it must be to know someone is guilty but not have irrefutable proof. And how frustrating it must be to be under someone’s power with no way out.

Good plot with a fresh spin. Always enjoy the characters.