DCI McNeill Crime Thriller Series 5 Books Collection Set by Jacqueline New - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Scars of the Past
Strains of Innocence
Hand of the Wolf
Sins of the Fathers
The Price of Blood

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124024024

Overview:
Dive into five gripping DCI McNeill thrillers that translate Edinburgh’s shadowy streets and Skye’s rugged coastline into a high-stakes, pulse-pounding reading experience. This 5-book collection follows DCI MacNeill as he navigates a city where tradition, crime, and personal history collide. From Celtic-symbol riddles and drug lord networks to chilling cold-case revelations and a hunt for long-buried family secrets, each novel deepens the central arc: MacNeill’s relentless pursuit of truth in a world where loyalties are tested and the past refuses to stay buried. Jacqueline New’s atmospheric prose blends procedural precision with emotionally charged storytelling, ensuring you’ll race from cliffhanger to cliffhanger in one engrossing binge. This paperback set compiles the complete McNeill strand in one distinctive, value-packed edition for readers who crave a coherent, immersive crime saga. Perfect for fans of gritty Scottish crime thrillers, character-driven mysteries, and intricate plots with a strong sense of place.

What Makes This Collection Special:
What makes this collection stand out is the continuity of MacNeill’s voice and the evolving underworld he confronts across five linked investigations. Readers are invited to grow with a single, consistent lead—DCI McNeill—whose personal history continually informs the cases and the moral choices he makes. The Edinburgh-to-Skye journey threads each book into a cohesive reading experience, making it ideal for binge-reading and for gifting to devoted crime-fiction lovers who enjoy a steady character arc paired with clever plotting. The blend of police procedural realism, atmospheric settings, and a nuanced examination of trust, duty, and family adds emotional resonance beyond action sequences, elevating the collection from a sequence of thrillers to a memorable reading commitment.

Books Included in This Collection:
Scars of the Past
As head of Edinburgh’s Serious Crime Unit, DCI MacNeill confronts a body marked by Celtic symbols discovered in a derelict tower block. The case pulls him into the treacherous drug underworld and a notorious crime lord, and he enlists Dr Clio Wray, an expert in ancient symbolism, to decode clues that bind past legends to present danger. The tension hinges on MacNeill’s instinct, Clio’s analytical precision, and a city that refuses to forget its darkest chapters. This opener establishes the tonal backbone of the series: moody atmospherics, sharp procedural detail, and a detective who carries scars that shape every choice. ~70 words Strains of Innocence
Edinburgh’s Serious Crime Unit faces a cold-blooded killer who once loomed at the height of society. Now hiding in the shadows, the perpetrator orchestrates a network of deceit, pulling MacNeill into a web of lies that strains personal and professional trust. As the hunt tightens, alliances are tested and every clue raises fresh questions about motive and loyalty. The novel deepens the series’ emotional stakes while delivering its trademark twists and tense cat-and-mouse confrontations. ~60–70 words Hand of the Wolf
A grim discovery in the heart of Edinburgh drags MacNeill into the city’s organised-crime corridors, where a vendetta exceeds simple territory. Navigating feuds between rival drug networks, he confronts lives lost to the drug trade and a killer who thrives in the shadows. As old ghosts resurface, the line between hunter and hunted becomes dangerously blurred, forcing MacNeill to reckon with choices that echo through his career and his heart. ~60–70 words Sins of the Fathers
A body unearthed in Mary King’s Close drops MacNeill into a case braided with ancestral sins and an old ritual tied to absolution. Each clue nudges him closer to a killer with a perverse sense of justice. Internal threats within the force complicate the pursuit as MacNeill protects Clio and her daughter, sending them to safety on Skye, while he wrestles with a trauma that has haunted him for years. ~60–70 words The Price of Blood
Nearly three decades after his sister’s murder remains unsolved, MacNeill returns to Skye for answers—and danger follows. As long-buried secrets resurface, someone is determined to keep the truth buried at any cost. When Clio vanishes, the past stops being history and begins hunting him. The suspense tightens to a gripping finale, testing loyalties, resilience, and the strength of MacNeill’s resolve. ~60–70 words

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This set is tailor-made for adults who crave atmospheric Scottish crime thrillers with a strong procedural backbone. Ideal for readers who enjoy a steady, serial-driven mystery experience, character-driven plots, and a deep sense of place—Edinburgh’s history, modern crime networks, and the wild beauty of Skye. It’s also an excellent gift for fans of long-running detective series, BookTok enthusiasts who adore immersive crime sagas, and collectors seeking a complete, cohesive UK paperback collection.

Key Benefits:

• Comprehensive five-book collection featuring a single, compelling protagonist
• Rich Edinburgh atmosphere and contrasting Skye landscapes for immersive reading
• Interconnected investigations that reward careful, long-term engagement
• Strong, twist-driven plots with emotional depth and moral complexity
• Accessible paperback format, ideal for gifting and everyday reading
• Clear entry point for new readers and satisfying arc for returning fans
• Value of owning the full DCI McNeill crime thriller sequence in one set

About the Author:
Jacqueline New is the Yorkshire-born author of the acclaimed DCI McNeill Scottish crime thrillers, a series that quickly rose to prominence in the UK and beyond. With a background in art and interior design, she spent years crafting historical and contemporary mysteries before launching DCI McNeill in 2023. The Edinburgh-based investigations fuse atmospheric settings with sharp procedural detail and deep emotional resonance, a combination that has earned a dedicated following. The author’s work is published by Vinci Books, with ongoing expansion into audio and international editions. New’s writing voice blends cool, methodical detective work with a strong sense of place, making the McNeill series a standout for readers who relish meticulous crime plotting coupled with character-driven storytelling.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
This collection offers a premium, ready-to-read journey through MacNeill’s world—perfect for readers who want a complete, cohesive experience rather than piecemeal titles. The five stories build a satisfying reading arc, with consistent tone, escalating stakes, and a deeply human detective at the center. It’s an excellent gift for crime-fiction devotees, a reliable choice for binge readers, and a durable addition to any home library that values memorable settings, twisty plots, and a protagonist you’ll want to follow across many pages and years.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.