Books by Rachel McLean

Rachel McLean is a bestselling British crime and thriller author known for her tightly plotted mysteries set against vividly realised UK landscapes. Her stories combine the pace of a police procedural with the emotional depth of character-driven drama, creating page-turners that keep readers guessing until the final reveal.

From the atmospheric streets of Birmingham to the rugged coastline of Dorset, McLean's novels explore justice, morality and the resilience of ordinary people under pressure. Her sharp dialogue and authentic detail have earned her a loyal following among fans of contemporary crime fiction.

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  • The Castle

    Ackroyd Publishing The Castle

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  • Ackroyd Publishing The Poole Harbour Murders

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  • 5 Steps to Author Success

    Ackroyd Publishing 5 Steps to Author Success

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    15 in stock

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  • The Chesil Beach Murders

    Ackroyd Publishing The Chesil Beach Murders

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  • The Chesil Beach Murders

    Ackroyd Publishing The Chesil Beach Murders

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  • The Port

    Ackroyd Publishing The Port

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  • Deadly Origins

    Ackroyd Publishing Deadly Origins

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  • Murderous Mystery Tour Four Short London Cosy

    Ackroyd Publishing Murderous Mystery Tour Four Short London Cosy

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  • The Poole Harbour Murders

    Canelo The Poole Harbour Murders

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    Book SynopsisA woman is found dead in Poole Harbour, throwing DCI Lesley Clarke and the two teams she''s now managing at Dorset Police HQ into a complicated case.Initially, the team believe the victim to be Jackie Kendall, recently reported as missing; an open and shut case. But when forensics reveal it to be Rowena Sharp, who mysteriously vanished fifty years ago after leaving her baby at a Sandbanks hotel, it seems that the squad have two cases, and multiple riddles to solve.And when Jackie turns up in Cumbria saying she''s witnessed another murder, it's clear there are dark secrets to unearth. What exactly was it she saw, and does somebody want to kill her? And are the two deaths, separated by decades, connected?Something dark lies below the waters of the harbour and it's up to Lesley and her team to crack the case.

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  • The Millionaire Murders

    Ackroyd Publishing The Millionaire Murders

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  • Blood and Money

    Ackroyd Publishing Blood and Money

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    Book SynopsisDI Jade Tanner has been plunged into managing the Complex Crimes Unit, Police Scotland''s newest investigating team. She''s recruited Dr Petra McBride, fresh from losing her job at Dundee University, and DS Mo Uddin, who''s reluctantly transferred from Birmingham.When America''s newest internet billionaire is shot on the shores of Loch Lomond, the team is brought in. Jade suspects a connection with the shooting of a local millionaire, an unsolved case which has been haunting her.But the team has its problems. Jade is only just back at work after a personal trauma, and can barely leave her own front drive. Petra is receiving anonymous phone calls and trying to establish a relationship with the latest in a string of girlfriends. And Mo is missing the city and his old boss DI Zoe Finch.Can the team work together despite their differences and find the killer before the next shooting? Or will the next victim be a member of the Complex Crimes Unit?Blood and Money is the first in an exciting new series from Rachel McLean, the million-selling author of the prize-winning Dorset Crime series.

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  • The Corfe Castle Murders

    Ackroyd Publishing The Corfe Castle Murders

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    Book SynopsisMeet DCI Lesley Clarke. She's a straight-talking city copper who doesn't suffer fools gladly... and she's been transferred to rural Dorset.After being injured in a bomb attack, Lesley is presented with a choice - early retirement, or a period of respite in a calmer location.But things don't stay calm for long.Before she's even started her new job, Lesley is dragged into investigating a murder at one of England's most iconic landmarks, the imposing Corfe Castle.Lesley must hit the ground running. Can she get along with her new partner DS Dennis Frampton, a traditionalist who doesn't appreciate her style? How will she navigate the politics of a smaller force where she's a bigger, and less welcome, fish? And most importantly, can she solve the murder before the killer strikes again?The Corfe Castle Murders is a compelling, character-driven mystery perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, LJ Ross and Elly Griffiths.

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  • The Clifftop Murders

    Ackroyd Publishing The Clifftop Murders

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  • The Island Murders

    Ackroyd Publishing The Island Murders

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  • The Monument Murders

    Ackroyd Publishing The Monument Murders

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  • The Millionaire Murders

    Ackroyd Publishing The Millionaire Murders

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  • The Fossil Beach Murders

    Ackroyd Publishing The Fossil Beach Murders

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  • Death and Poetry

    Ackroyd Publishing Death and Poetry

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  • The Harbour

    Ackroyd Publishing The Harbour

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  • Ackroyd Publishing Death at Westminster

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  • Death in the West End

    Ackroyd Publishing Death in the West End

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £10.39

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