The Logan McRae series is a favorite series of mine. No one can mix crime and humor as Stuart Macbride and this book is no exception. And, it all starts with a missing body, and that's not the first body to go missing. However, Logan also has to deal with the fact that the cop that runs this investigation has, let's say a black spot on his record. And, now a journalist is threatening to reveal it all. And, to top it all Logan is the one set to help out the investigation because the powers to be needs a scapegoat. And, who's better than Logan?

There is so much going on in this book that I will just say this: This book is great from the beginning until the end. There are plenty of funny moments, my favorite fictional cat Cthulhu and Logan's children have great cameos. The case is interesting, and of course, Roberta Steel is there to make Logan's life worse. And, that ending...

So, what are you waiting for? Go out and get a copy of this book (and the rest of the books in the series)...

I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a free copy through NetGalley for an honest review! ( )

Logan McRae has just returned to work in Professional Standards after being stabbed, when he is thrown into a deeply political case, babysitting a detective who has been accused of nationalist sympathies. Whilst there is some sharp humour and dialogue, it is hard to believe the way McRae and his colleagues behave towards each other and members of the public, suspects or not. Also tends to describe the violence in too much detail for those without a strong stomach. ( )

Loved it. Yes, there is blood and gore. Yes, there is a lot of slang and you have to be Scottish to understand it. But I do love the characters Steele is as clever and disgusting as usual. Tufty I hadn't met before but I liked him. Well done, good story. ( )

It's hard to start a series with the 12th book, but I found Stuart MacBride's writing to be very entertaining. The best part of the book for me was not the murder mystery itself, but the dialogue between the other police officers when they were in the station office. It reminded me a bit of the film MASH where all the characters are talking over each other. I will have to read some more of the books in the series. ( )

After spending a year on the sidelines recovering from a serious injury McRae is keen to get back to work. His colleagues are suspicious as to Logan is there to help investigate crime or investigate them but when a prominent academic disappears everyone is needed. With links to Scottish independence the kidnapper is one step ahead of the police, then body parts start appearing and Logan realises that this crime has nationalist motives.
It's great to see MacBride returning to the well-loved Logan McRae and this book finds him on good form. Made especially relevant by Brexit and the Scottish independence debate the plot is nicely formed and has the requisite twists and turns. Just like slipping on a comfortable pair of shoes the gritty yet humorous writing of MacBride is a joy. ( )