Black Bay

Is a former detective's own son guilty of murdering a young girl? Fin Macleod has been living in Glasgow with Marsaili Macdonald, his reunited childhood sweetheart, for ten years. However, their relationship is on the rocks again, just like that of their son Fionnlagh and his wife Donna, which the parents knew nothing about until now. The young family returned to the Isle of Lewis some time ago, and now the island is calling Fin back too. Fionnlagh stands accused of murdering his mistress, a girl twelve years his junior – and worse still, his student. Shame, misunderstanding, and precious little time… It feels as if their son is no longer the person they once knew. Why does he remain silent and refuse to clear his name? Is he really responsible for the death of eighteen-year-old beauty Caitlin? But why would he kill her when he risked absolutely everything to be with her? This final instalment of what is now the Isle of Lewis tetralogy concludes not only the series, but the entire body of work by prolific Scottish writer Peter May, whose stories have earned him several awards, global renown, and the devotion of millions of fans. "The Blackhouse contains all the elements that have won May literary fame: a sympathetic but deeply flawed protagonist, a plot centred on an island for which May clearly has a deep affection, and a narrative that unfolds slowly but surely through inevitable twists and red herrings." – Scottish Field "Fin Macleod is not your classic, squeaky-clean hero, but a man with his own problems that he deals with sometimes better, sometimes worse, and that is precisely what makes him so interesting." – Jiří Dvořák, actor and audiobook narrator "A work steeped in melancholy, with May at his absolute best… Do not miss it, it is unforgettable." – Daily Mail "A powerful probe into human depravity and misplaced family loyalty, set against a stunning backdrop." – Literary Review "Atmospheric, evocative, suspenseful, and gripping – this thought-provoking drama is another triumph for the master of dark detective fiction." – Heat "The masterfully crafted atmosphere of this Hebridean tale will completely absorb you." – Best Magazine