Detective Clare Mackay Series 9 Books Collection Set by Marion Todd - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
See Them Run
In Plain Sight
Lies to Tell
What They Knew
Next in Line
Old Bones Lie
A Blind Eye
Bridges to Burn
Dead Man's Shoes

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Canelo

Overview
Set in the wind-scoured streets of St Andrews, Marion Todd's Detective Clare Mackay series follows a sharp, tenacious detective rebuilding her career after a transfer from Glasgow. This complete nine-book paperback collection gathers See Them Run through Dead Man's Shoes, tracing Clare's cases from a deadly wedding-night hit-and-run to increasingly tangled investigations involving kidnapping, cybercrime, and buried secrets. Fans of tightly plotted, character-driven Scottish crime fiction will find a consistent, addictive rhythm across all nine titles, with authentic police procedure, a growing cast of colleagues and suspects, and a coastal Fife setting that feels lived-in book after book.

About the Books
Marion Todd's Detective Clare Mackay novels belong firmly in the tartan-noir tradition, pairing a distinctive Scottish coastal setting with a heroine whose empathy and grit anchor every case. Clare arrives in St Andrews carrying professional scars from a botched operation in Glasgow, and across this nine-book run readers watch her earn the trust of a new team while confronting crimes that repeatedly test her judgment. See Them Run opens the series with a chilling numbered-card killer targeting wedding guests, immediately establishing the taut, clue-driven pacing that defines the series. As the books progress through In Plain Sight, Lies to Tell, and What They Knew, the cases widen in scope, moving from a fun-run kidnapping to covert relocations and police corruption, while Clare's own backstory and relationships deepen. Later entries, including Next in Line, Old Bones Lie, A Blind Eye, Bridges to Burn, and Dead Man's Shoes, layer in cold cases, historical secrets, and rising personal stakes for Clare and those closest to her. Throughout the collection, Todd balances procedural detail with genuine warmth, giving readers a detective who feels human rather than infallible. The St Andrews backdrop, with its cliffs, historic streets, and close-knit community, becomes almost a character in its own right, lending atmosphere to every investigation. Read together, these nine paperbacks offer a satisfying, start-to-finish arc for crime fiction fans who enjoy slow-burn character development alongside twisty, page-turning plotting, making this collection an ideal way to experience the full evolution of Clare Mackay's world in sequence.

Key Benefits

• Complete run of all nine Detective Clare Mackay novels in matching paperback editions
• Atmospheric St Andrews, Scotland setting with authentic police procedural detail
• A strong, evolving female lead ideal for fans of character-driven crime fiction
• Twisty, page-turning plots that build in complexity across the collection
• Great value way to own the full series in one paperback set
• A thoughtful gift for crime and mystery readers, from birthdays to the holiday season

Book-by-Book Guide
See Them Run — Clare's first St Andrews case opens with a wedding-night hit-and-run and a killer leaving numbered cards on each victim.
In Plain Sight — a baby girl is snatched in broad daylight at a fun run, forcing Clare to race against a hidden medical deadline.
Lies to Tell — a covert relocation and an ethical hacker draw Clare into a security breach that reaches inside Police Scotland itself.
What They Knew — Clare digs into a case where old loyalties and withheld truths complicate a seemingly straightforward investigation.
Next in Line — a new threat pushes Clare and her team to untangle motive and opportunity before another victim is added to the list.
Old Bones Lie — a long-buried discovery forces Clare to reopen a cold case that St Andrews would rather leave undisturbed.
A Blind Eye — Clare confronts uncomfortable questions about complicity and cover-ups within her own professional circles.
Bridges to Burn — rising personal and professional stakes test Clare's relationships as a case threatens to sever old alliances.
Dead Man's Shoes — the ninth entry finds Clare stepping into a predecessor's unresolved case, with unfinished business demanding closure.

About the Author
Marion Todd is a Scottish crime writer from Dundee who now lives in North East Fife, overlooking the River Tay, the setting that inspired her St Andrews-based Detective Clare Mackay series. Before turning to fiction full-time, she worked as a piano teacher, hotel lounge pianist, college lecturer, and candle-maker, experiences she has said gave her rich material for her novels. Her debut, See Them Run, was shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut Novel of the Year. Represented by Northbank Talent Management, Todd writes the Clare Mackay novels for Canelo, blending authentic procedure with a strong sense of place.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This nine-book set delivers a complete tartan-noir arc in one satisfying paperback collection, perfect for binge-reading or gifting to any crime fiction fan. It's an ideal holiday season present, book club pick, or stocking stuffer for readers who love atmospheric Scottish settings, a resilient female detective, and twisty, page-turning mysteries that only get richer as the series builds.

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