Expiry Date - Alex Walters

In the heart of the Highlands, secrets run deeper than blood-and some will kill to keep them buried...

For DI McKay, a family outing in the rugged Scottish Highlands takes a chilling turn when he stumbles upon an unidentified corpse. But the day grows even darker when his brother-in-law vanishes, only to be found dead in what appears to be a tragic accident. Something doesn't add up, and McKay can't shake the feeling that it's all connected.

At the same time, DCI Helena Grant's personal life takes a dangerous twist after a disastrous online date with a local hotel manager who becomes disturbingly unhinged. As if that wasn't enough, a threatening text follows her home-someone is watching, and they know more than they should.

When another body is discovered by the Cromarty Firth, McKay and Grant find themselves unravelling a sinister web of violence, human trafficking, and deadly family secrets. As the investigation deepens, the line between the personal and professional blurs, and both detectives are pulled into a case that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear...

Dark, gritty, and full of unexpected twists, this Scottish crime thriller is perfect for fans of Ian Rankin's atmospheric mysteries.