Time for the Dead

Written by Lin Anderson

Narrated by Sally Armstrong

Time for the Dead is a gripping crime novel by Lin Anderson and sees forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod discover that a terrifying war is unfolding on Scotland's Isle of Skye.

Traumatized by her last case, Rhona returns to her roots on the Isle of Skye to recuperate. A chance encounter with Border collie Blaze in the woods behind ACE Target Sports leads her to what is undoubtedly a crime scene, but without a victim. Could this be linked to a group of army medics fresh back from Afghanistan, who visited the centre, and can no longer be located on the island?

When a body is found at the base of the famous cliff known as Kilt Rock, face and identity obliterated by the fall, Rhona begins to suspect the medics may be on the island for reasons other than they claim.

So what really happened to the group in Afghanistan, and are the consequences being played out in brutal killings on Skye?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan
• Release date: Aug 8, 2019
• ISBN: 9781509866267

Lin Anderson

Lin Anderson is a Scottish author and screenwriter known for her bestselling crime series featuring forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod. Four of her novels have been longlisted for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year, and in 2022 she was shortlisted for the Crime Writers Association Dagger in the Library Award. Lin is the co-founder of the international crime-writing festival Bloody Scotland, which takes place annually in Stirling.