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DCI Lomond #6
The Ferryman
To catch a traitor, he must become a fugitive...
For years, a police mole known only as the Ferryman has operated deep within Police Scotland, feeding secrets to Glasgow’s most brutal crime boss, Frank Gormley.
Now, DCI Lomond is closing in on their identity.
But when a gangland shooting at a Govan supermarket leaves innocent civilians dead, the aftermath isn’t just a tragedy. It’s an intricate setup to frame someone as the Ferryman.
And all the evidence points to one John Lomond.
With the real Ferryman orchestrating the investigation, Lomond has no choice but to go on the run. Hunted by his own team, Lomond must conduct his own rogue investigation to expose the traitor’s identity once and for all.
Lomond is outside the law, out of allies, and out of time.
The Ferryman is calling the shots. And the next one might take Lomond down for good.
From the bestselling author of The Bonnie Dead , Andrew Raymond captures the voices of his beloved home city, and takes you into its hidden depths.
If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Val McDermid, this addictive thriller will have you gripped until its breathtaking final pages.
For years, a police mole known only as the Ferryman has operated deep within Police Scotland, feeding secrets to Glasgow’s most brutal crime boss, Frank Gormley.
Now, DCI Lomond is closing in on their identity.
But when a gangland shooting at a Govan supermarket leaves innocent civilians dead, the aftermath isn’t just a tragedy. It’s an intricate setup to frame someone as the Ferryman.
And all the evidence points to one John Lomond.
With the real Ferryman orchestrating the investigation, Lomond has no choice but to go on the run. Hunted by his own team, Lomond must conduct his own rogue investigation to expose the traitor’s identity once and for all.
Lomond is outside the law, out of allies, and out of time.
The Ferryman is calling the shots. And the next one might take Lomond down for good.
From the bestselling author of The Bonnie Dead , Andrew Raymond captures the voices of his beloved home city, and takes you into its hidden depths.
If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Val McDermid, this addictive thriller will have you gripped until its breathtaking final pages.
298 pages, Paperback
Published March 24, 2026
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About the author
Andrew Raymond
21 books24 followersAndrew Raymond lives and writes in Glasgow, Scotland with his wife and little boy. His first book, Official Secrets, has sold over 100,000 copies, and the series in total has over 10 million Kindle Unlimited page reads. His first crime book, The Bonnie Dead, introduces Police Scotland's premier investigator DCI John Lomond. The first in a thrilling Scottish crime series, shot through with dark Glaswegian humour and gripping twists, that take you into the hidden depths of Andrew's home city, as well as the iconic hills and glens of the Scottish highlands.
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
April 8, 2026
A true page turner - brilliant
I found myself relishing the storyline, turning the pages so quickly, whilst at the same time taking breaks to savour the book. I’d decided to re-read the final few chapters of book 5 which helped refresh my memory of this wonderful series to date. Whilst it wasn’t essential, the storyline elaborated sufficiently on key sequences of events to this point. You can’t help but to be captivated by the characters and drawn into how events unfold. This would make an excellent TV series akin to Line of Duty. Now I’m intrigued about book 7, given that I thought The Ferryman would be the last in the series. Ah well, I’ll have to wait to find out!
Chapeaux Andrew Raymond- this was brilliant.
I found myself relishing the storyline, turning the pages so quickly, whilst at the same time taking breaks to savour the book. I’d decided to re-read the final few chapters of book 5 which helped refresh my memory of this wonderful series to date. Whilst it wasn’t essential, the storyline elaborated sufficiently on key sequences of events to this point. You can’t help but to be captivated by the characters and drawn into how events unfold. This would make an excellent TV series akin to Line of Duty. Now I’m intrigued about book 7, given that I thought The Ferryman would be the last in the series. Ah well, I’ll have to wait to find out!
Chapeaux Andrew Raymond- this was brilliant.
April 4, 2026
Wow, what a great read this was. We know who The Ferryman is since events in the last book but this was a cracking thrill of a read as Lomond tries extreme measures to bring things out into the open. His poor team though are left a bit in the lurch when Lomond finds himself a fugitive.
There were so many twists throughout the story that at one stage, I was questioning myself. I found myself reading at a frenetic pace as things progressed to a fitting finale. It seems ages since the last book came out but this was well worth the wait. I would give it more stars if I could.
There were so many twists throughout the story that at one stage, I was questioning myself. I found myself reading at a frenetic pace as things progressed to a fitting finale. It seems ages since the last book came out but this was well worth the wait. I would give it more stars if I could.
April 20, 2026
Not too sure what expletives to use but I'll begin with OMG and WTF !!. If you have read the other books in this series ( and I highly recommend that you do ) then you know who the "baddies" are or so you think. By a quarter of the way through there is a major WOW moment with plenty more to come so that as the reader you begin to question everybody and what side they might be on...and I mean everybody! Brilliant story and a great page turner with plenty of twist in it . Five star plus. Roll on book 7 !!
April 8, 2026
The Ferryman
Oh my goodness! Just when I thought things couldn’t get any more exciting…..or confusing, this book ticked all the boxes. We knew who the two main ‘baddies’ were, but the ‘red herrings’ really caused a lot of misinterpretation and confusion. This was actually nail biting stuff, with me constantly hoping and praying that certain ‘suspects’ really were innocent. Brilliant book. Can’t wait for the next one. 😀
Oh my goodness! Just when I thought things couldn’t get any more exciting…..or confusing, this book ticked all the boxes. We knew who the two main ‘baddies’ were, but the ‘red herrings’ really caused a lot of misinterpretation and confusion. This was actually nail biting stuff, with me constantly hoping and praying that certain ‘suspects’ really were innocent. Brilliant book. Can’t wait for the next one. 😀
April 16, 2026
I'm a big fan of DCI Lomond and this story is the best of the lot! So exciting and fast paced, I raced to the end to find out if the baddies got their comeuppance!
This is a great series about a Scottish detective, set in places I'm familiar with as a Scot myself. The plots are well thought out and hold your attention.
I'm happy to hear the next installment will be on Kindle Unlimited at the end of July. It's already on my list.
This is a great series about a Scottish detective, set in places I'm familiar with as a Scot myself. The plots are well thought out and hold your attention.
I'm happy to hear the next installment will be on Kindle Unlimited at the end of July. It's already on my list.
April 1, 2026
What a book!!!
Magnificent!!! A convoluted story full of twists and counter twists, it is like picking a name out of a hat to see if you've picked the FERRYMAN or not!!
A brilliant read that you won't want to put down until you have finished the last page ... its a 10🌟 read
Magnificent!!! A convoluted story full of twists and counter twists, it is like picking a name out of a hat to see if you've picked the FERRYMAN or not!!
A brilliant read that you won't want to put down until you have finished the last page ... its a 10🌟 read
April 3, 2026
another smash hit on DCI Lomond
Waited patiently for this book as the others were fab. Loved, this book from start to finish. Such a good read it just kept you wanting more. Can’t wait to see what happens next for DCi Lomond and the rest of the team. Fantastic read
Waited patiently for this book as the others were fab. Loved, this book from start to finish. Such a good read it just kept you wanting more. Can’t wait to see what happens next for DCi Lomond and the rest of the team. Fantastic read
April 5, 2026
Oh my word! What an action packed, breathe holding climax to the Ferryman case! Brilliantly written. It had me on the edge of my seat. Love the characters, especially John Lomond and his team (and Catriona). Looking forward to the next book.
April 7, 2026
Wow!!!
This book is quite simply a masterpiece. Filled to the brim with angst and tension, the story starts explosively and the reader quickly finds themself in a privileged position of knowing who is the baddy. What a story.
This book is quite simply a masterpiece. Filled to the brim with angst and tension, the story starts explosively and the reader quickly finds themself in a privileged position of knowing who is the baddy. What a story.
April 19, 2026
We knew who the corrupt officer was from the previous book but this in no way
detracted from the twists and turns Lomond uses in his attempts to bring the real criminals to justice. A really enjoyable adventure.
detracted from the twists and turns Lomond uses in his attempts to bring the real criminals to justice. A really enjoyable adventure.
April 22, 2026
brilliant!
A roller coaster ride. Thrilling full of drama with twists you may or may not see. A great story with the right ending! Love Andrew Raymond’s books. Real characters you care about. Can’t wait for the next one…. Hope it’s not too long a wait!
A roller coaster ride. Thrilling full of drama with twists you may or may not see. A great story with the right ending! Love Andrew Raymond’s books. Real characters you care about. Can’t wait for the next one…. Hope it’s not too long a wait!
April 29, 2026
Perfection!
I don’t know how he does it but Raymond has brought all of the story threads together and created a masterpiece of the genre.
Loved this book, quite literally couldn’t put it down.
I don’t know how he does it but Raymond has brought all of the story threads together and created a masterpiece of the genre.
Loved this book, quite literally couldn’t put it down.
April 11, 2026
brilliant
Really enjoyed this book. Sat all afternoon reading it.
Liked how it started with naming the Ferryman, great way to get me hooked.
Really enjoyed this book. Sat all afternoon reading it.
Liked how it started with naming the Ferryman, great way to get me hooked.
April 17, 2026
In the words of Ted Hastings “I'm interested in one thing only, and that is bent coppers”
April 18, 2026
I like this series. I'm currently into stories set in Scotland, murder mysteries or other.
May 4, 2026
Really enjoyed this book. So many characters (a good and not so good thing?) do kept guessing to the end. Fast moving plot. Scary plot if anywhere close to how Police Scotland functions.
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