The Cursed Road

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