An Anderson & Costello Mystery Series 2 6 Books Collection Set by Caro Ramsay - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Rat Run
Standing Still
The Suffering of Strangers
The Sideman
Red, Red Snow
On an Outgoing Tide

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback

Overview:
A six-book collection that gathers volumes 7–12 of Caro Ramsay’s acclaimed Glasgow-set crime series, An Anderson & Costello Mystery Series 2. Follow DI Anderson and DS Costello through complex cases where past secrets collide with present danger. Rat Run opens a reopened murder investigation that could topple a long-standing conviction; Standing Still glimpses a city torn by festival crowds and unseen abductions; The Suffering of Strangers threads a child abduction case through a maze of motives; The Sideman probes a killer shielded by a suspicious alibi; Red, Red Snow piles tension against a remote Highland whiteout; and On an Outgoing Tide balances young love of nightlife with a disappearance that haunts the coast. Six standalone thrillers, one immersive world, and six reasons to lose sleep reading in a single sitting.

What Makes This Collection Special:
This set isn’t just six books; it’s a cohesive, city-spun journey with two detectives who grow stronger and more human across each case. Ramsay anchors every tale in Glasgow’s textures—urban grit, intimate neighborhoods, and the rhythms of local life—while delivering tight, puzzle-driven plotting. Readers enjoy a reliable duo, a consistent tonal throughline, and the thrill of both solved mysteries and moral questions that linger after the final page. The bundled format offers seamless binge-reading, a uniform look for display and gifting, and a complete entry into a beloved crime series that many fans return to again and again.

Books Included in This Collection:
Rat Run
In August 1992, a mother and her two young sons are murdered in the woods behind their home. Decades later, a macabre discovery challenges the conviction of the neighbour, hinting at a possible miscarriage of justice. Ramsay tightens the suspense with crisp investigative detail as Anderson and Costello reopen the case and the city’s past refuses to stay quiet. A tense, morally charged start to the collection that notes how truth can be heavier than punishment.

Standing Still
Homeless heroin addict Paige Riley vanishes during the West End Festival, while a woman claims alien abduction. As the city revels, a body turns up, forcing the team to sift through sensational headlines and hard evidence. The tension rides on the detectives’ instincts and human empathy, with Ramsay delivering a high-stakes, character-driven puzzle about trust, memory, and who really holds the truth.

The Suffering of Strangers
DI Costello confronts a disturbing child abduction: a six-week-old is stolen and replaced. The investigation threads through households and backstreets, where every lead broadens the danger to more young lives. This novel deepens Costello’s resolve and plunges readers into an atmosphere of fear, suspense, and stark choices, all resolved with Ramsay’s precise procedural craft.

The Sideman
Inside a grand Victorian Glasgow home, a mother and her young son are murdered. Costello believes she knows the killer—George Haggerty—yet he possesses a cast-iron alibi: a speeding incident on the A9. As the clock ticks, Ramsay keeps the pressure on with relentless deduction, balancing courtroom tension and intimate family drama while exposing the fragility of truth.

Red, Red Snow
Two bodies lie in a remote Highland cottage, one inside and one outside, with no footprints in the snow. The killer seems to have vanished, leaving detectives to trace a meticulous path through snowbound silence. Ramsay’s atmosphere-dark, forensic focus and sharp character dynamics heighten the sense of an ice-cold pursuit that demands patience and precision.

On an Outgoing Tide
A lifeless body drifts on the outgoing tide at dawn. Twenty-three-year-old medical student Aasha Ariti had been out celebrating lockdown’s end, and the last person seen with her becomes the prime suspect. The coastal setting amplifies the tension as evidence shifts and relationships unravel, delivering a finale that fuses procedural fidelity with human cost in Ramsay’s signature Glasgow voice.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Fans of police procedurals set in gritty, real-world cities will love this six-book binge. It’s ideal for readers who enjoy strong, capable investigators, morally complex cases, and a steady tension that builds across multiple novels. Gift buyers, book clubs, and collectors will appreciate the cohesive set, uniform design, and the chance to dive into a beloved series without waiting for individual releases. Perfect for autumn reading marathons, long commutes, or weekend indulgence—this collection delivers a complete Glasgow crime journey.

Key Benefits:

• Six gripping, standalone thrillers in one affordable paperback collection
• Renowned Glasgow setting with a trusted detective duo at the center
• Consistent tone and high-stakes plotting across volumes 7–12
• Excellent gift for crime-fiction fans and mystery collection enthusiasts
• Ideal for binge reading with a continuous reading thread and character development
• Premium, reader-friendly paperback format designed for comfortable long sessions
• Great for book clubs seeking varied yet thematically linked thrillers

About the Author:
Caro Ramsay is a Scottish crime writer born in Govan, Glasgow. She is best known for the Anderson & Costello mysteries, a police-procedural duo that anchors a long-running, city-centered series celebrated for its realism, atmosphere, and sharp dialogue. Ramsay’s debut Absolution was shortlisted for the CWA New Blood Dagger in 2008, and Singing to the Dead was longlisted for Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year in 2010. Her work combines meticulous plotting with a keen eye for Glasgow’s streets and communities, delivering tightly written thrillers that reward attentive readers and steady, repeat engagement.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
If you crave immersive, character-driven crime fiction with a strong sense of place, this six-book collection delivers. You gain six complete mysteries featuring the same expert duo, ensuring a cohesive reading experience while each title brings fresh suspense. The uniform paperback format is ready for display, gifting, or sharing, and the set offers outstanding value for fans eager to follow Anderson and Costello’s investigations across multiple cases. A premium, must-have addition to any crime-lover’s shelf.

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.