Titles in This Set:. Scars of the Past. Strains of Innocence. Hand of the Wolf. Sins of the Fathers. The Price of Blood. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Vinci Books. Series: DCI McNeill Crime Thriller. Overview:. Step into the rain-slicked closes of Edinburgh with the complete DCI McNeill Crime Thriller Series, a five-book paperback collection from author Jacqueline New. Follow DCI 'Mac' McNeill, head of the city's Serious Crime Unit, as he untangles brutal, atmospheric cases while confronting demons from his own past. Blending tight police procedural detail with genuine psychological depth, this bestselling Scottish noir series is ideal for readers who love dark, character-driven crime fiction with a strong sense of place and an unforgettable detective at its centre.. About the Books:. In Scars of the Past, McNeill investigates a body marked with Celtic symbols in a run-down Edinburgh tower block, a case tangled with the city's drug scene and a notorious crime lord. Strains of Innocence pushes Mac's mental resilience to breaking point with a case that defies logic and threatens to expose long-buried pain. Hand of the Wolf turns the spotlight on organised crime and territorial disputes across Edinburgh, revealing a conspiracy reaching far beyond street-level violence. Sins of the Fathers takes readers beneath the historic Mary King's Close, where a gruesome discovery links a present-day murder to an old ritual of generational guilt. Finally, The Price of Blood sees Mac return to the Isle of Skye, forced to confront the thirty-year-old unsolved murder of his own sister. Across all five novels, Jacqueline New maintains a consistently noir tone, weaving methodical procedural pacing with the emotional weight of a detective who cannot escape his own history. The authentic Edinburgh and Skye settings give every case a distinctive Scottish grit, rewarding readers who work through the set in sequence.. Key Benefits:. All five complete DCI McNeill novels together in one paperback set. Authentic Edinburgh and Isle of Skye settings with realistic police procedure. A compelling detective arc exploring trauma, guilt and redemption. Perfect for fans of Scottish crime writers like Ian Rankin or Val McDermid. Brand new condition, ready to gift or add to any crime fiction collection. About the Author:. Jacqueline New was born in Yorkshire and trained as an interior designer before working in art and design. After more than a decade writing historical and contemporary mysteries, she introduced DCI McNeill of the Edinburgh Serious Crime Unit in 2023. Her eye for atmosphere and interest in psychology shape the series' layered characters, while her noir sensibility gives each investigation genuine tension. New continues to write further instalments and adaptations of the McNeill series from her home in Yorkshire.. Why You'll Love This Set:. If you enjoy immersive Scottish crime fiction that balances intricate case-solving with a detective's personal journey, this five-book set delivers hours of gripping reading, building a powerful overarching story while each mystery keeps the pages turning.. Please Note: Books are supplied with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown in the images.