The Anna Scavolini Mysteries: Books 4-6
(2025)(A book in the Anna Scavolini Mystery series)
An omnibus of novels by M R Mackenzie
When the truth cuts deep, she won’t back down.
Life is looking up for criminologist Anna Scavolini. A thriving career, a young son she adores – she’s never been more content. But in a city full of secrets, old wrongs resurface, new threats emerge, and Anna’s determination to seek the truth drags her into ever darker places.
This thrilling box set includes books 4-6 in M.R. Mackenzie’s critically acclaimed mystery series:
Women Who Kill – Asked to review the conviction of a woman accused of murdering her family, Anna grows obsessed with the case’s unanswered questions, even as her own life increasingly spirals out of control.
The Reckoning – As a misogynistic extremist group unleashes terror on Glasgow’s female students, Anna sets out to expose their charismatic leader – only to become their next target.
The Secrets We Keep* – Drawn back to Glasgow to probe the suspicious suicide of her old boss, Anna uncovers a blackmail plot that forces her to question everything she thought she knew about her former mentor.
Perfect for fans of Denise Mina, Ian Rankin and Val McDermid, this box set is a must for readers who crave dark, twisty mysteries with heart.
* Featured in the Financial Times’ Best Summer Books of 2025 (Crime and Thrillers).
PRAISE FOR M.R. MACKENZIE
‘One of the most consistently accomplished writers on the current scene.’ – Financial Times
‘Brings a fresh new voice to the field of Tartan Noir.’ – James Oswald
‘Writes with precision and passion.’ – Caro Ramsay
‘An immersive slow burn of a tale, peppered with disquieting fire-crackers of revelation.’ – Gordon J. Brown
‘Mackenzie has come up with something that defies easy definition and is truly original.’ – NB Magazine
Genre: Mystery
Life is looking up for criminologist Anna Scavolini. A thriving career, a young son she adores – she’s never been more content. But in a city full of secrets, old wrongs resurface, new threats emerge, and Anna’s determination to seek the truth drags her into ever darker places.
This thrilling box set includes books 4-6 in M.R. Mackenzie’s critically acclaimed mystery series:
Women Who Kill – Asked to review the conviction of a woman accused of murdering her family, Anna grows obsessed with the case’s unanswered questions, even as her own life increasingly spirals out of control.
The Reckoning – As a misogynistic extremist group unleashes terror on Glasgow’s female students, Anna sets out to expose their charismatic leader – only to become their next target.
The Secrets We Keep* – Drawn back to Glasgow to probe the suspicious suicide of her old boss, Anna uncovers a blackmail plot that forces her to question everything she thought she knew about her former mentor.
Perfect for fans of Denise Mina, Ian Rankin and Val McDermid, this box set is a must for readers who crave dark, twisty mysteries with heart.
* Featured in the Financial Times’ Best Summer Books of 2025 (Crime and Thrillers).
PRAISE FOR M.R. MACKENZIE
‘One of the most consistently accomplished writers on the current scene.’ – Financial Times
‘Brings a fresh new voice to the field of Tartan Noir.’ – James Oswald
‘Writes with precision and passion.’ – Caro Ramsay
‘An immersive slow burn of a tale, peppered with disquieting fire-crackers of revelation.’ – Gordon J. Brown
‘Mackenzie has come up with something that defies easy definition and is truly original.’ – NB Magazine
Genre: Mystery
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