Everyone knew there'd been a murder, everyone knew who the murderer was, and when this murderer committed suicide by jumping overboard from the cargo boat Saragossa, they thought "Good riddance." Everyone, that is, except Carolus Deene.

What's the first thing you think of doing when you find you only have months to live? Hint: it involves money. A lot of it. And it isn't yours. And the second thing...?

Will DI Clare Mackay end up with blood on her hands? A young man is found dead near a nightclub. He has marks on his neck, the signature of the Choker, a killer who has been targeting gay men across the country. Now, it seems he's in DI Clare Mackay’s territory. She discovers this victim has links to notorious criminals in the area. Is it possible his death was at the hands of someone else? More men, including ones linked to the victim, are attacked and left injured. It’s only a matter of time before someone else is killed. But Clare’s desire for justice leaves her with blindspots which put her job – and her life – at risk. A thrilling new instalment from one of the best-loved voices in Tartan Noir and former Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year nominee Marion Todd. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Alex Gray and Neil Lancaster. Praise for Marion Todd ‘Fresh and exciting... A perfect blend of compelling crime and character-driven storytelling’ JM Hewitt ‘Tartan Noir at its nail-biting, brutal, bloody best’ Helen Fields ‘Marion Todd masterfully weaves mystery and intrigue through every page’ JD Kirk ‘Enthralling and engaging’ Caro Ramsay ‘A smart plot, wonderful St Andrews setting, and a main character who feels real and engaging all make for a hugely enjoyable read’ Lisa Gray ‘Marion Todd goes from strength to strength’ Alison Belsham ‘Hugely enjoyable’ Douglas Skelton ‘Authentic, twisty and compelling... a star of Tartan Noir’ Neil Lancaster ‘One of my favourite crime fiction series. Dead Man’s Shoes is taut, atmospheric and deeply absorbing. I couldn’t turn its pages fast enough’ B P Walter

DCI Sidney Walsh must dig deeper into the murder case of a hated businessman when the prime suspect has an airtight alibi.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.

Prepare to be terrified by the exhibits at the Museum of Little Horrors. But make sure you heed the warning: DO NOT TOUCH! For ignoring these instructions can only lead to trouble. Monstrously terrible trouble . . . But Mr. Ellis's class don't take instructions as seriously as they should and, after running riot in the museum, the pupils aren't quite feeling themselves. Ashwin is a little sharper of tooth, Michael's a little less visible, even Mr. Ellis seems a little bit hairier and, altogether, they're just a little bit scarier. Will Mr. Ellis and his fiendish class find a way of lifting the evil curse and learn their lesson?