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Stuart MacBride

1 series 4 books in order

Stuart MacBride is a Scottish writer whose crime thrillers are set in the "Granite City" of Aberdeen, with Detective Sergeant Logan McRae as protagonist. He was born in 1969. His works focus on the criminal underworld and the challenges faced by law enforcement in a northern Scottish city.

Born
1969
Known for
list of Logan McRae characters

Series by Stuart MacBride

list of Logan McRae characters

4 books in order · 2013–2016

  1. Close to the Bone

    2013 · Stuart MacBride

    Close to the Bone is the eighth instalment in the bestselling Detective Sergeant McRae series of crime novels by Stuart MacBride. The book continues…

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    The missing and the dead

    2015 · Stuart MacBride

    Acting Detective Inspector Logan McRae is sent to rural Aberdeenshire after catching a twisted killer, instead of receiving a reward. He is assigned…

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  3. In the Cold Dark Ground

    2016 · Stuart MacBride

    In the Cold Dark Ground is a crime novel by Stuart MacBride. It is the tenth installment in the bestselling Detective Sergeant McRae series, set in…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Stuart MacBride written?

We list 4 books by Stuart MacBride across 1 series, published between 2013–2016 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Stuart MacBride's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Close to the Bone.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Stuart MacBride's books?

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