The blackhouse

About “The blackhouse”

Edinburgh detective Fin MacLeod is sent to the Isle of Lewis after a murder with similarities to a case he is investigating on the mainland. His return to the island after nearly twenty years is both a professional assignment and a personal journey. As he works to uncover the truth behind the crime, he is drawn deeper into his own past, facing the painful events that have influenced his life. The story explores his efforts to connect the murders while confronting the emotional wounds of his history. The novel, published in 2011 by Peter May, blends mystery with personal reflection, as the protagonist navigates the challenges of the investigation and his own memories.