Mysterious Scotland Books in Order
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Mysterious Scotland books in publication order
9 books
The Bone Trap
by Tormod Cockburn
2022
Archaeologist Gill McArdle investigates a supposed unicorn skull on Harris, hoping to revive his damaged career. Rumors of a tusked creature lead him toward evidence of manipulation and the disturbing possibility that the animal is a killer.
The Ness Deception
by Tormod Cockburn
2022
Struggling magazine editor Gill McArdle follows an unusual animal carcass from Caithness to Loch Ness. Reopening an archaeological site challenges his skepticism as strange sightings suggest danger beneath the loch’s waters.
The Stone Cypher
by Tormod Cockburn
2022
On Orkney, Gill McArdle studies a carving whose religious symbol appears impossibly early. A friend’s death and a teenager’s notebook of numbers complicate the puzzle, pointing his investigation toward a mystery among the stars.
The Ice Covenant
by Tormod Cockburn
2023
Gill McArdle races to investigate a battlefield before roadworks bury it, while a detective seeks help identifying a possible serial killer. A disturbing archaeological discovery draws Gill toward a powerful enemy.
This Emerald Veil
by Tormod Cockburn
2023
Searching Iona for royal graves, Gill McArdle suspects his survey is becoming a manipulated treasure hunt. Meanwhile, Cassy Tullen finds an unexpected ally as she prepares to confront the forces threatening her life.
This Jagged Way
by Tormod Cockburn
2023
An inscription in a ruined church challenges the authenticity of Scotland’s Stone of Destiny. Gill McArdle follows the evidence while an opponent prepared to kill blocks his search for the truth.
Dark Sayings
by Tormod Cockburn
2024
DCI George Wiley seeks a seemingly spectral thief while Gill McArdle investigates the lost village of Culbin. Their separate mysteries converge when an apparition suggests the supposed ghost may have a tangible explanation.
The Crystal Armour
by Tormod Cockburn
2024
A collapsed coastal cliff reveals two mysteries inside a forgotten cave, bringing DI Alex Lillico into another investigation involving Gill McArdle. Tensions within the Armour Group and Adina Mofaz’s secret knowledge point toward an approaching catastrophe.
The Torn Isle
by Tormod Cockburn
2025
An archaeological dig uncovers a troubling secret as Scotland recovers from earth tremors and braces for worse. Gill McArdle must rally the Armour Group while their enemy prepares a trap and alarming news arrives from the Hebrides.
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