DCI McNeill Crime Thriller Series by Jacqueline New 5 Books Set-Fiction-Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Scars of the Past Strains of Innocence Hand of the Wolf Sins of the Fathers The Price of Blood

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124024024

Overview:
The DCI McNeill Crime Thriller Series by Jacqueline New delivers five gripping Scottish crime novels in one paperback set. Readers follow DCI “Mac” McNeill, head of Edinburgh’s Serious Crime Unit, as he confronts brutal cases while battling personal demons from his past. This bestselling collection appeals to fans of dark police procedurals who enjoy atmospheric stories set in Scotland’s capital. Each title layers forensic detail with emotional depth, revealing how old secrets and family trauma shape McNeill’s relentless pursuit of justice in today’s criminal underworld.

About the Books:
In Scars of the Past, McNeill leads investigations into the city’s hidden criminal networks while his own unresolved trauma surfaces. Strains of Innocence introduces a case that defies logic, testing his mental resilience and threatening to expose long-buried pain. Hand of the Wolf shifts focus to organised crime in Edinburgh, where territorial disputes reveal a wider, more sinister conspiracy reaching beyond street-level violence. Sins of the Fathers takes readers beneath Mary King’s Close, where a grim discovery links present-day murder to an ancient ritual of absolution and generational guilt. The Price of Blood finally confronts the thirty-year-old unsolved killing of McNeill’s sister, forcing him to balance professional duty with the need for personal closure. Across all five books the tone remains noir, blending tight procedural pacing with psychological insight. The Edinburgh setting adds authentic grit, from rain-slicked closes to the underbelly of modern Scottish policing. Readers experience both the satisfaction of methodical detective work and the emotional weight carried by a detective haunted by family tragedy.

Key Benefits:

• Five complete DCI McNeill thrillers in one set for extended reading
• Authentic Edinburgh locations and realistic police procedures
• Strong character arc exploring trauma, guilt and redemption
• Ideal for fans of Ian Rankin or Val McDermid style crime fiction
• Number-one ranked series in UK, USA, Canada and Australia charts

About the Author:
Jacqueline New, born in Yorkshire, trained as an interior designer before moving into art and design. After more than a decade writing historical and contemporary mysteries, she created DCI McNeill in 2023. The series quickly reached number-one positions across the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Her background gives the novels a sharp eye for atmosphere and setting, while her interest in psychology drives the layered character studies. New’s Edinburgh-based procedurals are praised for blending classic police investigation with noir tension, appealing to readers who want both procedural accuracy and emotional depth in their crime fiction.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
If you enjoy immersive Scottish crime fiction that balances case-solving with a detective’s personal journey, this set offers hours of compelling reading. The five titles build a powerful overarching narrative while delivering individual mysteries that keep pages turning late into the night.