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Inspector Torquil McKinnon #1-3
Looking for the best Scottish detective series you haven’t yet read? Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Peter James and Stuart MacBride…
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The Gathering Murders
The annual West Uist literary festival – The Gathering – always attracts the best in the business. But with the tiny island population suddenly doubling, the local police force is stretched to breaking point. And this year they have to deal with more than just drunken fights and rowdy behaviour…
Ranald Buchanan, the local poet, is found dead, with his head brutally caved in, and Inspector Torquil McKinnon is brought into investigate. Did Ranald trip and fall, as suggested? Or is something more sinister happening?
Deathly Wind
Inspector Torquil McKinnon’s closest friend, Constable Ewan McPhee, is missing, presumed dead. When more bodies are found in suspicious circumstances, it is clear a serial killer is at large. Tensions are high and paranoia is rife.
Can Torquil restore peace to the tight-knit community? Will he find out what happened to Constable McPhee? Or will he too fall prey to the depraved murderer …?
Murder Solstice
A strange group of people have descended on the small island of West Uist. Camped out in the grounds of the Castle, they are preparing to celebrate the summer solstice. Museum curator Finley McNab becomes suspicious of the cult-like group, and when he challenges them it seems his investigations could be deadly …
Inspector Torquil McKinnon is called in to keep an eye on the group. Are they innocent pagan worshippers? Or is something more sinister going on behind the scenes? As the day of the solstice draws ever nearer, whispers of murder are on the horizon…
THE INSPECTOR TORQUIL MCKINNON BOXSET includes the first three crime thrillers in the detective series featuring Inspector Torquil action-packed police procedurals full of suspense.
Get the first three books in the thrilling Inspector Torquil McKinnon mystery series now!
The Gathering Murders
The annual West Uist literary festival – The Gathering – always attracts the best in the business. But with the tiny island population suddenly doubling, the local police force is stretched to breaking point. And this year they have to deal with more than just drunken fights and rowdy behaviour…
Ranald Buchanan, the local poet, is found dead, with his head brutally caved in, and Inspector Torquil McKinnon is brought into investigate. Did Ranald trip and fall, as suggested? Or is something more sinister happening?
Deathly Wind
Inspector Torquil McKinnon’s closest friend, Constable Ewan McPhee, is missing, presumed dead. When more bodies are found in suspicious circumstances, it is clear a serial killer is at large. Tensions are high and paranoia is rife.
Can Torquil restore peace to the tight-knit community? Will he find out what happened to Constable McPhee? Or will he too fall prey to the depraved murderer …?
Murder Solstice
A strange group of people have descended on the small island of West Uist. Camped out in the grounds of the Castle, they are preparing to celebrate the summer solstice. Museum curator Finley McNab becomes suspicious of the cult-like group, and when he challenges them it seems his investigations could be deadly …
Inspector Torquil McKinnon is called in to keep an eye on the group. Are they innocent pagan worshippers? Or is something more sinister going on behind the scenes? As the day of the solstice draws ever nearer, whispers of murder are on the horizon…
THE INSPECTOR TORQUIL MCKINNON BOXSET includes the first three crime thrillers in the detective series featuring Inspector Torquil action-packed police procedurals full of suspense.
711 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2018
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Keith Moray
25 books45 followersPen name of Keith Moray Souter, also writes as Keith Souter and Clay More.
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March 10, 2019
Brilliant Scottish crime
Thoroughly captivating, set in the Outer Hebrides and capturing the strong relationship between the island inhabitants and the local police force. Though small in number and lacking in the big city forensic equipment, the police team with the local doctor to find the clues to some unusual deaths. The local minister known to all as the Padre is the uncle of the police inspector and is an excellent grounding character. The stories are quite gritty and the weather descriptions only add to the overall atmosphere. I was so enthralled by these stories that I read the first 3 back to back over a weekend and can't wait to read the next in the series. Highly recommended!
Thoroughly captivating, set in the Outer Hebrides and capturing the strong relationship between the island inhabitants and the local police force. Though small in number and lacking in the big city forensic equipment, the police team with the local doctor to find the clues to some unusual deaths. The local minister known to all as the Padre is the uncle of the police inspector and is an excellent grounding character. The stories are quite gritty and the weather descriptions only add to the overall atmosphere. I was so enthralled by these stories that I read the first 3 back to back over a weekend and can't wait to read the next in the series. Highly recommended!
May 31, 2019
Uist adventures
Throughly enjoyed this trilogy, first read of any of Keith Moray’s books. Set on the island of West Uist the local Police Team of Torquil McLennan, Morag & Ewan manage to deal with all of the local petty crime and jealousies whilst having to manage major murder cases driven by outsiders. In each case the three some assisted ably by the twins and Torquils uncle manage to unravel the mysteries and capture the outsiders/instigators of the murders. Three separate stories with our trio as the unlikely hero’s. Well written, plots within plots and paced like I assume life is on West Uist, hectic followed by moments of peace. Throughly enjoyable and well worth a read. Only doubt is if that much crime could happen in such a small location
Throughly enjoyed this trilogy, first read of any of Keith Moray’s books. Set on the island of West Uist the local Police Team of Torquil McLennan, Morag & Ewan manage to deal with all of the local petty crime and jealousies whilst having to manage major murder cases driven by outsiders. In each case the three some assisted ably by the twins and Torquils uncle manage to unravel the mysteries and capture the outsiders/instigators of the murders. Three separate stories with our trio as the unlikely hero’s. Well written, plots within plots and paced like I assume life is on West Uist, hectic followed by moments of peace. Throughly enjoyable and well worth a read. Only doubt is if that much crime could happen in such a small location
June 10, 2019
Torquing McKinnon series
After reading the first 3 books I found the characters interesting and the dynamics between them worked well. The author definitely knows his area, and the descriptions of the different locations are well written, and make me want to visit. One problem with writing about areas of a limited population is wondering who is going to be spared, but the books are enjoyable, and will be purchasing the next in series
After reading the first 3 books I found the characters interesting and the dynamics between them worked well. The author definitely knows his area, and the descriptions of the different locations are well written, and make me want to visit. One problem with writing about areas of a limited population is wondering who is going to be spared, but the books are enjoyable, and will be purchasing the next in series
September 21, 2019
Mayhem in the western Isles.
If you like plenty of gore, intrigue, deaths and wounding this is for you. It’s tautly written with everything that could be thrown into the plot. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Clearly, the depopulation of the Western Isles can be explained. One side issue is that I can’t see quite what religion the padre follows. He’s not a wee free nor as far as I can tell a catholic but his life style does not seem to fit the
Kirk.
If you like plenty of gore, intrigue, deaths and wounding this is for you. It’s tautly written with everything that could be thrown into the plot. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Clearly, the depopulation of the Western Isles can be explained. One side issue is that I can’t see quite what religion the padre follows. He’s not a wee free nor as far as I can tell a catholic but his life style does not seem to fit the
Kirk.
March 28, 2020
Excellent
Just read the trilogy by Keith Moray set on West Uist in the Outer Hebrides. The small police force only comprises a team of three with Inspector Torquil McKinnon, Sergeant Morag and PC Ewan, they also have two special constables, the Drummond brothers. The trilogy was an excellent read and made me want to go there as it sounded absolutely delightful with the mountains, beaches and the small villages.
Just read the trilogy by Keith Moray set on West Uist in the Outer Hebrides. The small police force only comprises a team of three with Inspector Torquil McKinnon, Sergeant Morag and PC Ewan, they also have two special constables, the Drummond brothers. The trilogy was an excellent read and made me want to go there as it sounded absolutely delightful with the mountains, beaches and the small villages.
March 12, 2019
Torquil McKinnon
Great reading within these covers. However I did find the repetitive biographies of various characters annoying as I just wanted to get on with the story. Enjoyed the stories and indeed each book could have been almost stand alone books. Thank you for your literary skills. I did receive some education along the way too.
Great reading within these covers. However I did find the repetitive biographies of various characters annoying as I just wanted to get on with the story. Enjoyed the stories and indeed each book could have been almost stand alone books. Thank you for your literary skills. I did receive some education along the way too.
February 21, 2019
Ive now read the first two book. While I enjoyed them, they are more about the people, characters than the plot. How many people can die on this little Island in the Heberdise? Before the island is completely depleted. I’m well into,the third book and enjoying it also. Not for everyone.
May 25, 2019
Very good read. The three books together gave a cohesiveness.
August 9, 2021
Easy read but not so much to my taste - perhaps unfair to the author -
October 22, 2022
mystery and humour together in the scottish ails
Laughter, humour and kinship with a bit of murder and mayhem on a small Scottish remote village with a small and dedicated police.
Laughter, humour and kinship with a bit of murder and mayhem on a small Scottish remote village with a small and dedicated police.
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