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Devil's Garden
(2020)(Death in the Borders)
(The third book in the DI Kelso Strang series)A novel by Aline Templeton
The Scottish Borders are a place of tranquil beauty — rolling hills, quiet villages, and a stillness broken only by the howling wind. But beneath the surface, danger lurks. And one family is at the centre of it.
Felix Trentham, the troubled son of famous author Anna Harper, is found dead in the small border town of Halliburgh. It’s ruled an overdose.
But Detective Kelso Strang suspects otherwise.
As Strang digs deeper, he discovers a town living in fear and a family torn apart by secrets.
When Felix’s sister, Cassie, is run over in a near-fatal attack, Strang's investigation takes a dangerous turn as he discovers his fellow police officers are hiding vital evidence.
Taking on the all-powerful Harper family and battling corruption in his own ranks, Strang must expose the truth before it’s buried forever.
A chilling, atmospheric Scottish mystery, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter May, Caro Ramsay, Daniel Sellers and Val McDermid.
MEET THE DETECTIVE
DI Kelso Strang, once an army sniper and now a senior officer with the Edinburgh police force, is still reeling from the sudden death of his wife. It left him hollow, short-tempered, and increasingly difficult to reach. His job is the only thing that keeps him going. He now lives alone in a harbour cottage, where silence suits him better than small talk and black coffee keeps him steady. He reads old poetry, owns far too many maps and has a scar down one side of his face that people don’t ask about twice.
Please note this book was previously published as Devil’s Garden.
PRAISE FOR THE DI KELSO STRANG SERIES:
‘Templeton has become the crime tzar of the Scottish small town.’Val McDermid
‘Templeton has wit, a strong narrative sense and a dab hand with atmospherics.’ Literary Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you enjoy books by the likes of Ann Cleeves or Deborah Crombie I’d recommend trying these.’ Kindle Reader
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a read with lots of twists and turns.'' Mr RE. Glasgow
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is the third entry in an excellent character-driven series and I think it’s the best so far. It’s a very atmospheric mystery with a strongly-driven plot.’ Gylzcy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A complex police procedural.’ M.Graff
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This author is fabulous all her books are first class.’ Kindle Reader
Genre: Mystery
Felix Trentham, the troubled son of famous author Anna Harper, is found dead in the small border town of Halliburgh. It’s ruled an overdose.
But Detective Kelso Strang suspects otherwise.
As Strang digs deeper, he discovers a town living in fear and a family torn apart by secrets.
When Felix’s sister, Cassie, is run over in a near-fatal attack, Strang's investigation takes a dangerous turn as he discovers his fellow police officers are hiding vital evidence.
Taking on the all-powerful Harper family and battling corruption in his own ranks, Strang must expose the truth before it’s buried forever.
A chilling, atmospheric Scottish mystery, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter May, Caro Ramsay, Daniel Sellers and Val McDermid.
MEET THE DETECTIVE
DI Kelso Strang, once an army sniper and now a senior officer with the Edinburgh police force, is still reeling from the sudden death of his wife. It left him hollow, short-tempered, and increasingly difficult to reach. His job is the only thing that keeps him going. He now lives alone in a harbour cottage, where silence suits him better than small talk and black coffee keeps him steady. He reads old poetry, owns far too many maps and has a scar down one side of his face that people don’t ask about twice.
Please note this book was previously published as Devil’s Garden.
PRAISE FOR THE DI KELSO STRANG SERIES:
‘Templeton has become the crime tzar of the Scottish small town.’Val McDermid
‘Templeton has wit, a strong narrative sense and a dab hand with atmospherics.’ Literary Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you enjoy books by the likes of Ann Cleeves or Deborah Crombie I’d recommend trying these.’ Kindle Reader
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a read with lots of twists and turns.'' Mr RE. Glasgow
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is the third entry in an excellent character-driven series and I think it’s the best so far. It’s a very atmospheric mystery with a strongly-driven plot.’ Gylzcy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A complex police procedural.’ M.Graff
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This author is fabulous all her books are first class.’ Kindle Reader
Genre: Mystery
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