A.D. Scott
1 SeriesA.D. Scott is a Scottish author known for her Joanne Ross mystery series. Born in the Highlands of Scotland, she was educated at Inverness Royal Academy and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Scott has a diverse background, having worked in theatre, magazines, and as a knitwear designer. She currently resides in Vietnam and near Sydney, Australia.
In A.D. Scott's "A Small Death in the Great Glen," the first Joanne Ross novel, a boy's death in a canal lock in 1950s Scottish Highlands sparks an investigation by the local newspaper team. Joanne Ross, a part-time typist trapped in an abusive marriage, and her determined journalist boss lead the probe into the crime. Two young girls provide an unbelievable account of the boy's disappearance, complicating the case. As suspicion spreads among the townspeople, the team uncovers deep secrets that threaten to derail their investigation and keep the town bound to its dark past.
