Dead Man’s Grave: The first book in a gripping new Scottish police procedural series for crime fiction and mystery thriller fans (DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime Thrillers 1)

Name: Dead Man’s Grave: The first book in a gripping new Scottish police procedural series for crime fiction and mystery thriller fans (DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime Thrillers 1)
Price: 8.49 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (4730 reviews)
Author: Neil Lancaster

by Neil Lancaster

Mystery Thriller

4.4 (4,730)

4.4 stars from 4,730 reviews. Top 53% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Last checked: May 19, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love Scottish crime fiction with authentic procedural detail and characters who feel like real detectives, not Hollywood versions.
You're drawn to mysteries with historical depth, where the present-day crime is tangled up with generations of family secrets.
You want a series starter that grabs you immediately and doesn't let go, with clear stakes that keep rising.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer cosy mysteries or lighter crime reads. This one's brutal and unsparing about police corruption and violence.
You need your detective heroes to be morally straightforward. Max and Janie navigate murky ethical territory throughout.
You're not interested in Scottish settings or accents. The location isn't just backdrop here, it's central to the whole story.

About this book

The head of Scotland's most powerful crime family is brutally murdered and his body is left in an ancient grave in a remote cemetery. Detectives Max Craigie and Janie Calder arrive at the scene in a small town where residents harbor secrets. They discover the murder is connected to a blood feud between two Scottish families dating back to the 1800s, and realize it may be the first in a series of killings. As more bodies surface, the investigation reveals large-scale corruption within the Scottish Police Service itself. Max and Janie must turn against their closest colleagues to solve the case, risking far more than their careers in the process. This is the first book in the DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime Thrillers series. The novel was longlisted for the 2021 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year.

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Price has dropped 7 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 271 days. Typically stays discounted for 342 days.

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Currently around #151K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.4★ from 4,730 reviews

Gaining approximately 39 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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