Introducing Alice Rice, Edinburgh detective. Smart and capable, but battling disillusionment and loneliness, she must solve a string of brutal murders, set against the well-to-do background of Edinburgh's New Town. Thrilling, chilling, and packed with author Gillian Galbraith's own experience as an advocate to give a realistic portrayal of the medical and legal worlds that Alice Rice must navigate, this series is not to be missed. 'There is not a dull page from start to finish' – Alexander McCall Smith Titles included in this eBook bundle are: Blood in the Water Where the Shadow Falls Dying of the Light No Sorrow to Die

'If it was me, if I was the murderer, Alice thought, where I go? What would I do? The job he had set himself was unfinished, he must be aware that his luck could not go on forever. It was a sumple calculation; at best a lifetime in prison, at worst he'd be killed by the police whilst attempting to complete his self-appointed task.' Introducing Alice Rice, Edinburgh detective. Smart and capable, but battling disillusionment and loneliness, she races against time and an implacable killer to solve a series of grisly murders among Edinburgh's professional elite in the well-to-do New Town. ' There is not a dull page from start to finish' – Alexander McCall Smith 'this is a really accomplished debut: atmospheric, detailed, and hitting every requirement for a satisfying crime novel' – Waterstones 'The New Rebus' – Sunday Express

As Heather Brodie kisses her lover goodnight, her disabled husband lies dead, his throat cut from ear to ear. Who wanted Gavin Brodie dead? Many people, including Gavin Brodie. Crushed by an incurable illness, he pleaded to be allowed to die. When Alice Rice is brought in to investigate another terminally-ill man is found murdered. Is it just a coincidence? Or is there a serial killer with a mission to get rid of the sick and infirm? And Alice has more worries when she suspects her partner, Ian Melville, is lying to her. What secret is he hiding? This atmospheric thriller builds on the success of the first three Alice Rice mysteries, and is a passionate tale of deception, betrayal and the value of life and love.

A young, disabled girl is lost on a winter's night in Leith, unable to help herself or find her way home. Someone is combing the streets, frantically searching for her. Within hours of her disappearance, a body is washed up on Beamer Rock, a tiny island in the Forth being used as part of the foundations for the new Queensferry Bridge. No sooner has Detective Inspector Alice Rice managed to discover the identity of that body than another one is washed up on the edge of the estuary, in Belhaven Bay. What is the connection between the two bodies? Has the killer any other victims in their sights and if so, can Alice solve the puzzle before another life is taken? In this novel, the sixth in the series, appearances belie reality, and truths and falsehoods gradually merge, becoming indistinguishable.

Lucifer’s rebellious daughter, driven by revenge. A vampire bound by regret. In the depths of Hell, their forbidden love could reignite—or consume them both. Being Lucifer’s daughter comes with baggage. And by baggage, I mean a destiny I never asked for, a prophecy I can’t escape, and a to-do list straight from Hell. Literally. Our mission? Destroy the fallen angels still loyal to my father and sever his ability to create more hellspawn. Without them, his army is finite—and beatable. But that’s not all. To stand a chance against Lucifer, we’ll need to find new allies and rebuild the rebellion he crushed the last time I dared to defy him. Easy, right? And then there’s Rathiel. The vampire who stole my memories, exiled me to Earth, and shattered every ounce of trust I had in him. I should hate him—I want to hate him—but the way he looks at me, the way he sets my blood on fire with a single touch, makes it impossible. When he’s near, I can barely think. When he’s gone, I can hardly breathe. He’s a constant reminder of everything I’ve lost—and everything I still want. The path forward is clear: take down the fallen, reclaim my memories, and rally an army before Lucifer crushes us for good. But the hardest battle? Facing the feelings I can’t control for the one who hurt me the most. Because in Hell, some battles are fought with fire—and others with the heart.

"First published in Japan in 1989 by Taokyao Sogensha Co., Ltd. as Kotao Pazuru"--Title page verso.