The Friday Girl : A gripping and unpredictable thriller, set in 1970s Dundee.

A huge undertaking but all of it is blended and weaved seamlessly.' - Caroline Corcoran'A serial killer investigation, an exploration of police corruption, and a vivid portrayal of Dundee in the 70s, all shown through the perspective of newly minted detective Elizabeth Burnet, who has her own battles to contend with.

<p><i>'A dark, tense and gripping read' - </i>The Herald <br><br><i>'R.D. McLean does for Dundee what </i><i>Ian Rankin did for Edinburgh'</i> - James Oswald<br><br><b>1978, Scotland. An ambitious killer hunts neighbourhood pets before seeking larger prey. As Detective Burnet battles to find the truth, her search leads to a bloody, terrifying conclusion . . . </b><br><br>Newly assigned to CID, Elizabeth Burnet is seen as just a pretty face. So when she stumbles across evidence of a serial killer, dubbed "the Werewolf", her theories are dismissed. The only person who believes Burnet is a former detective with his own agenda: exposing corruption within Tayside Police. Together, they realise that some in the force have reasons for sweeping recent deaths under the carpet.<br><br>But someone is still out there, pursuing victims in the Templeton Woods. As Burnet reveals the killer's identity, she also exposes the mind of a monster pushed to the edge. <br><br><i>'Combines the dark delights of a serial-killer thriller with an unflinching corruption tale' - </i>Eva Dolan<br><br><i>'A superbly crafted, dark and twisty read that transported me deep into 1970s Dundee' -</i> D.S. Butler<br><br><i>'McLean's writing is a joy and the book is part historical document, part horror, with a feminist core running through it. A huge undertaking but all of it is blended and weaved seamlessly.'</i> - Caroline Corcoran<br><br><i>'</i><i>A</i><i> serial killer investigation, an exploration of police corruption, and a vivid portrayal of Dundee in the 70s, all shown through the perspective of newly minted detective Elizabeth Burnet, who has her own battles to contend with. Highly recommended'</i> - Chris Ewan</p>