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The Cursed Road: A new gripping Scottish crime thriller from the bestselling author of THE WOLF TREE

A new gripping Scottish crime thriller from the bestselling author of THE WOLF TREE

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Pub Date Feb 24 2026 | Archive Date Not set


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Description

The hauntingly atmospheric and gripping new novel from the author of The Wolf Tree

In a mountainous region of the Scottish Highlands, a young woman's body has been found on a remote stretch of road. Though the manner of her death suggests a terrible accident, a name carved into her arm hints at something more sinister.

And when a personal connection to the name is revealed, DIs Georgina Lennox and Richard Stewart are sent to investigate.

As George and Richie question locals, they discover that the road has a bloody history. Fearing that more women will be harmed, they track the killer through a rugged wilderness where ancient feuds, generational curses and the unforgiving elements fight for supremacy.

But there are more secrets to the road than just its history - and the people living along it will do whatever it takes to stop those secrets from coming out.

Praise for The Wolf Tree:

'Absorbing, unsettling, and deeply accomplished' Dervla McTiernan

'An impressive crime debut dripping with atmosphere and threat; it will take you to a chilling cliff-edge of suspense, then hold you there until the very last page.' Hannah Richell

'A spooky delight. Smart, deliciously creepy and simply pitch-perfect - I tore through this spectacular debut!' Hayley Scrivenor

'McCluskey's enthralling plot keeps us guessing all the way through this spellbinding novel. The Wolf Tree is a gripping, thrilling and assured debut, not to be missed.' The Scots Magazine

'I can't recommend it enough. The imagery is stunning, each element pulling you deeper into the island's eerie, captivating world. McCluskey's vivid writing and tense plot make this one a must-read!' Angie Faye Martin, author of Melaleuca

The hauntingly atmospheric and gripping new novel from the author of The Wolf Tree

In a mountainous region of the Scottish Highlands, a young woman's body has been found on a remote stretch of road...


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ISBN 9781460765593
PRICE A$31.81 (AUD)
PAGES 320

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