Broken Ranks

by Andrew Raymond

Some rules are meant to be broken. Some secrets are meant to stay buried.

On a military barracks on the outskirts of Glasgow, the body of a vulnerable young soldier is found following a routine training exercise. The upper brass is quick to rule it a tragic accident.

But DCI John Lomond is called in after a tip-off suggests foul play.

Forced to work alongside a hostile military police, Lomond and his Major Investigations Team find themselves obstructed from all sides.

Stripped of his usual authority, Lomond must navigate an unfamiliar chain of command, and a culture of silence and secrets.

To find the killer, Lomond has only once choice – convince someone on the inside to do the break ranks.

But in a place where loyalty is law, telling the truth might be the one thing that gets you killed.

300 pages, Paperback

First published July 27, 2026

About the author

Andrew 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.

Reviews

[Ruth Matheson · Rating 5 out of 5]

When a dead female soldier if found in the Clyde at the Erskine bridge, It necessitates a combined investigation between the military and the police - not something Lomond really wants and not helped by the fact that one of his team knew her. Lomond is thwarted at every point which instead of putting him off, makes him even more determined to get justice for the woman. The story goes along at a good steady pace making it a great page turner, wanting to find out what is going to happen next. A good addition to this great series.

[Mrs Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Andrew Raymond has had me on the edge of my seat... following DCI John Lomond and team wade through a complex case alongside Major Whiting of the military police, murder, corruption in the armed forces and coercive practices from senior ranks ... what more could a reader ask for definitely 5🌟

[Chester Studzinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

This is so good. Parts of this must have been very difficult for the author but the storyline and the characters are totally believable. It is another winner in this wonderful series.

[lynn mahon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read

What can I say.... another amazing read.
I've missed these books.
The story, the characters, the twist in the end.
A brilliant series.
I can't wait to see what comes next.
Thank you Andrew Raymond.