Inspector McLean

**Series Synopsis: Inspector McLean** Step into the shadowy streets of Edinburgh, where the chilling air of winter is pierced not only by the festive spirit but also by the haunting specter of unsolved murders. In James Oswald’s *Inspector McLean* series, every twist and turn reveals a city seeping with secrets, smothered in dark alleys and fog-draped tales of the past. At the heart of this gripping series is Inspector Tony McLean, a skilled detective whose haunted past intertwines with the cases he investigates. Twelve years after the unspeakable murder of his fiancée, Kirsty Summers, which still haunts his every waking moment, McLean finds himself facing a brutal resurgence of a decade-old nightmare as a young woman is discovered, echoing the signature of the infamous Christmas Killer. With the specter of doubt looming over his past decisions, McLean is drawn back into a labyrinth of evidence and memory, questioning whether justice was truly served or if he imprisoned the wrong man. As Edinburgh awakens to the festive cheer, the deep-seated questions of morality, vengeance, and the pursuit of truth propel McLean into a race against time. The ticking clock echoes louder with every new body, threatening to shatter the fragile peace he has fought so hard to maintain. Themes of redemption, the nature of evil, and the complex shades of justice intertwine to create a rich tapestry of intrigue. Can Inspector McLean unravel the threads of this spiraling mystery before the killer strikes again? Join him in this enthralling series as he navigates through darkness, and perhaps, finds the light — amidst the haunting echoes of the past. The chilling question lingers: is this a mere echo of the past, or has a new monster emerged from the shadows?