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Inspector Torquil McKinnon
Inspector Torquil McKinnon
Series · 6 books · 2006-2020
By
Keith Moray
Books in series
#1
The Gathering Murders
2006
Who can you trust when everyone is suspect? The annual West Uist literary festival – The Gathering – always attracts the best in the business. But with the tiny Scottish Hebridean island population suddenly doubling, the local police force is stretched to breaking point. And this year they have to deal with more than just drunken fights and rowdy behaviour… Ranald Buchanan, the local poet, is found dead, with his head brutally caved in, and Inspector Torquil McKinnon is brought into investigate. Did Ranald trip and fall, as suggested? Or is something more sinister happening? Before Torquil can find out more, another victim is found. The island is on lockdown. There is a serial killer in their midst. And this time the victim is someone very close to him. Now finding justice is personal. Torquil is out for revenge. Can he solve the mystery before the killer strikes again? Or will more bodies fall victim to The Gathering Murders?
#2
Deathly Wind
2007
Inspector Torquil McKinnon had been devastated when he returned to the island to discover that Constable Ewan McPhee, his best friend, was missing, presumed drowned. Then, when a crofter died in a climbing accident, a dog was poisoned and a body was discovered face down in a rock pool, he began to suspect a killer was on the loose. Could all this somehow be connected with the controversial building of wind towers which enraged the local crofting community and worried the conservation group? It would take all Torquil's skills to unravel the mystery and put everyone's mind at rest.
#3
Murder Solstice
2008
No one gets out alive … The Scottish Hebrides A strange group of people have descended on the small island of West Uist. Camped out in the grounds of the Castle, they are preparing to celebrate the summer solstice. Museum curator Finley McNab becomes suspicious of the cult-like group, and when he challenges them it seems his investigations could be deadly … Inspector Torquil McKinnon is called in to keep an eye on the group. Are they innocent pagan worshippers? Or is something more sinister going on behind the scenes? As the day of the solstice draws ever nearer, whispers of murder are on the horizon … MURDER SOLSTICE is the third crime thriller in the detective series featuring Inspector Torquil McKinnon: an action-packed police procedural full of suspense.
#4
Flotsam & Jetsam
2010
Scottish detective Torquil McKinnon is back! Perfect for fans of LJ Ross and Faith Martin… The once idyllic island of West Uist had turned deadly… The Scottish Hebrides The Flotsam & Jetsam TV show has gained a cult following throughout Scotland by highlighting that money can be made from the debris that washes up onto remote beaches. But for the locals at West Uist the search for hidden riches turns into something much more sinister… The death of a noted scientist, the discovery of a half-drowned puppy and the suggestion of police negligence leads Inspector Torquil McKinnon to investigate. Is there truth behind the rumours? Can Torquil clear the name of the local police force? Or will more damning secrets be washed ashore …? FLOTSAM & JETSAM is the fourth crime thriller in the detective series featuring Inspector Torquil McKinnon: an action-packed police procedural full of suspense. "Keith Moray gives a delightful mystery tale and at the same time a fascinating look at the island folk of West Uist, a fictional island in the Hebrides. I found the culture almost as riveting as the murders and in all enjoyed the book tremendously." Frank Roderus, double WWA Spur winning author INSPECTOR TORQUIL MCKINNON MYSTERY SERIES BOOK ONE: The Gathering Murders BOOK TWO: Deathly Wind BOOK THREE: Murder Solstice BOOK FOUR: Flotsam & Jetsam BOOK FIVE: Death In Transit
#5
Death In Transit
2013
Scottish detective Torquil McKinnon’s most thrilling investigation yet! Perfect for fans of LJ Ross and Faith Martin… The death count is rising… The Scottish Hebrides When a body is found floating in Kyleshiffin harbour, it is unclear whether there has been a tragic accident or a cold-blooded murder. A chalked astrological sign on the harbour wall gathers significance when a second body and another sign are discovered. This time there is no doubt - it was murder most foul. There is no shortage of suspects, with tensions running high between the local astronomical and astrological societies. And the signs are that there will be more deaths, unless Inspector Torquil McKinnon and his team can solve the case and find the zodiac killer… DEATH IN TRANSIT is the fifth crime thriller in the detective series featuring Inspector Torquil McKinnon: an action-packed police procedural full of suspense. "Keith Moray gives a delightful mystery tale and at the same time a fascinating look at the island folk of West Uist, a fictional island in the Hebrides. I found the culture almost as riveting as the murders and in all enjoyed the book tremendously." Frank Roderus, double WWA Spur winning author 1. The Gathering Murders 2. Deathly Wind 3. Murder Solstice 4. Flotsam & Jetsam 5. Death In Transit
#6
Deadly Still
2020
Inspector Torquil McKinnon is back on the case! Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart MacBride, LJ Ross and Faith Martin… Has an innocent celebration gone wrong or is there a killer poisoning the islanders…? West Uist, Scotland While out on her morning run, Sergeant Morag Driscoll stumbles upon a teenager in serious distress. Catriona McDonald is screaming hysterically and claims she has gone blind. And her friend, Jamie, is in an unresponsive state… With one young person dead, another missing, and a third in a critical condition, Morag quickly summons Inspector Torquil McKinnon and the rest of the team to action. It seems the injuries are linked to illegally distilled alcohol. But were the teenagers the intended target? Or has a larger threat been brewed in the Deadly Still? DEADLY STILL is the sixth crime thriller in the detective series featuring Inspector Torquil McKinnon: an action-packed police procedural full of suspense. "Keith Moray gives a delightful mystery tale and at the same time a fascinating look at the island folk of West Uist, a fictional island in the Hebrides. I found the culture almost as riveting as the murders and in all enjoyed the book tremendously." Frank Roderus, double WWA Spur winning author INSPECTOR TORQUIL MCKINNON MYSTERY SERIES BOOK ONE: The Gathering Murders BOOK TWO: Deathly Wind BOOK THREE: Murder Solstice BOOK FOUR: Flotsam & Jetsam BOOK FIVE: Death In Transit BOOK SIX: Deadly Still
Author
Keith Moray
Author · 14 books