The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid - Karen Pirie Book 3 - Crime Fiction - Paperback

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Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780751551280. Publisher: Sphere. Overview. The Skeleton Road is the third instalment in Val McDermid's gripping Karen Pirie crime series, a chilling and atmospheric Scottish thriller that blends cold-case mystery with razor-sharp psychological suspense. When human remains are discovered in a derelict Edinburgh building, DCI Karen Pirie must untangle decades of secrets, betrayal, and buried guilt. Perfect for fans of tense, character-driven detective fiction, this brand new paperback is a must-read for crime thriller enthusiasts and followers of the hit TV adaptation alike.. About the Book. When a skeleton is discovered hidden at the top of a crumbling, gothic building in Edinburgh, Detective Chief Inspector Karen Pirie is faced with the unenviable task of identifying the bones and unravelling how they came to be there. As her investigation gathers pace, Karen is drawn into a dark web of political intrigue, wartime secrets, and personal betrayal stretching back decades. Meanwhile, elsewhere, someone is taking the law into their own hands in the name of justice and revenge. As present-day resentments collide with long-buried secrets of the past, the truth that emerges is more shocking than anyone could have imagined. Val McDermid weaves together two compelling timelines with her trademark precision, delivering a slow-burning, nail-biting narrative that showcases why she remains one of the most acclaimed crime writers working today. Featuring the tenacious and endlessly compelling Karen Pirie, this instalment stands as one of the richest and most accomplished entries in the series, and has since been adapted into a major ITV television drama, introducing this beloved detective to an even wider audience of crime fiction fans.. Brand new paperback copy, perfect for gifting or personal collections. Third book in the bestselling Karen Pirie detective series. Dual-timeline plotting combines cold-case mystery with pres