Deadfall

There's something sinister about Drumdalloch Woods in the Black Isle near Inverness. It is a place of tangled growth and shadowy darkness, home to business opportunists, biological scientists, and conflicted family members all competing for a say in its future. Then a body is found, and everything starts to look suspicious.

As DCI Kelso Strang's investigation grows more complex, he unearths layers of hatred, greed, and revenge that cast doubt even on the local police force. Having only just found happiness with his new girlfriend, Cat Fleming, Strang faces an existential threat not only to his career but to his very life.

Deadfall by Aline Templeton is an enthralling mystery that blends personal stakes with professional challenges, set against the haunting backdrop of the Scottish wilderness.