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Highlands & Islands Detective #7
A Personal Agenda
A terrorist kills on the Caledonian Canal. Personal trauma takes Macleod out of the investigation. Can McGrath and the team strip away the killer's masked agenda and prevent another murder?
When terrorist attacks occur in the West of Scotland, Macleod and McGrath work amidst the multitude of agencies to uncover the organisation behind it. But just as Macleod makes a startling revelation, a crisis at home removes him from the team. With the country's agencies chasing down a blind alley, can newly promoted DS McGrath pull her team together and stop one final killing?
There's no wilder face of terror than the one with a personal agenda!
When terrorist attacks occur in the West of Scotland, Macleod and McGrath work amidst the multitude of agencies to uncover the organisation behind it. But just as Macleod makes a startling revelation, a crisis at home removes him from the team. With the country's agencies chasing down a blind alley, can newly promoted DS McGrath pull her team together and stop one final killing?
There's no wilder face of terror than the one with a personal agenda!
219 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 20, 2020
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July 24, 2022
I have really developed a liking for this series. MacLeod and McGrath have come a long way from the first in the series, and I strongly recommend reading them in order, so that you see the full character development, as well as the way new members are added to the team.
The action begins with a small cruise ship taking holiday makers down the Caledonian Canal, along Loch Ness, and through Fort Augustus before arriving at a breath-taking series of locks known as Neptune's Staircase. A sniper picks off a German tourist and a couple of other passengers. Some investigators are later inclined to think the lone gunman is an Irish terrorist but who would target Scotland?
From the beginning McLeod believes the agenda is more personal but as more incidents occur, the bombing of the bridge to Skye, and then an incident with a bow and arrow, the Irish terrorist paramilitary theory gains more credence.
The case is challenging for McLeod's team, and then becomes more so when he has to rush home after an incident that puts his partner in hospital, and McGrath has to take over.
An excellent read.
The action begins with a small cruise ship taking holiday makers down the Caledonian Canal, along Loch Ness, and through Fort Augustus before arriving at a breath-taking series of locks known as Neptune's Staircase. A sniper picks off a German tourist and a couple of other passengers. Some investigators are later inclined to think the lone gunman is an Irish terrorist but who would target Scotland?
From the beginning McLeod believes the agenda is more personal but as more incidents occur, the bombing of the bridge to Skye, and then an incident with a bow and arrow, the Irish terrorist paramilitary theory gains more credence.
The case is challenging for McLeod's team, and then becomes more so when he has to rush home after an incident that puts his partner in hospital, and McGrath has to take over.
An excellent read.
January 25, 2021
Some of the previous books were yawners, but this one is the best of the series, so far.
The author really has developed the concept and the method of creating suspense for the reader.
Lots of suspense and action. Some character development although this is not the author's forte, IMHO. Not really enough of a feel for the location. (I don't expect a travelogue, but I began reading the series because it takes place in northern Scotland. So, the feel of the place is always important to me.)
I did not love some of the previous books but this one is fine; I hope the next ones are as good as this #7. (Just finished reading Book 8, A Just Punishment; a series of crimes extremely violent... hmm, does the series really need to become this graphic?)
The author really has developed the concept and the method of creating suspense for the reader.
Lots of suspense and action. Some character development although this is not the author's forte, IMHO. Not really enough of a feel for the location. (I don't expect a travelogue, but I began reading the series because it takes place in northern Scotland. So, the feel of the place is always important to me.)
I did not love some of the previous books but this one is fine; I hope the next ones are as good as this #7. (Just finished reading Book 8, A Just Punishment; a series of crimes extremely violent... hmm, does the series really need to become this graphic?)
January 8, 2023
I have to date rejected the ‘ thriller’ label for this series, but wonder if I am right to do so. There is certainly tension and a compulsion to keep reading. This one also has plenty of dramatic action - attention-drawing crimes that would play well on the screen. Nevertheless, the tension comes from the detection, the mental processes that eventually lead to a resolution and the personal drams that impede, or occasionally speed it up.
For the moment I'm sticking to my rejection of the term. Its not a genre I much like, and I'm hooked on this series, without any inclination to change my reading habits. it is the setting, plot and continuously developing relationships that keep me reading this series. Thrills are well in the background, but admittedly present in this one.
For the moment I'm sticking to my rejection of the term. Its not a genre I much like, and I'm hooked on this series, without any inclination to change my reading habits. it is the setting, plot and continuously developing relationships that keep me reading this series. Thrills are well in the background, but admittedly present in this one.
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September 24, 2021
Quite a good story. It drags a little as there is a lot of personal life stories regarding the police officers involved. One clue found and the story wraps up quite quickly.
March 3, 2024
Great read
Great story couldn't put it down another e notable read always enjoy your books looking forward to my next read great read
Great story couldn't put it down another e notable read always enjoy your books looking forward to my next read great read
March 17, 2024
just brilliant
Loved this story, it was told with such intrigue and the team was absolutely brilliant, you felt for every one of them in their own way. Loved it
Loved this story, it was told with such intrigue and the team was absolutely brilliant, you felt for every one of them in their own way. Loved it
June 16, 2025
Another brilliant read just couldn't out it down
November 24, 2023
I am really enjoying this series. Love how the characters are evolving with each book. So much happening and the team work is great. The mysteries are very intriguing and definitely keep your attention.
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