Thanks to James and NetGalley for allowing me to read The Rest is Death prior to the publication date.
Although this book is the 14th in the series, it is the first which I have read.
It is mysterious, eery and even creepy, with occasional flashes of wit thrown in.
The storyline is topical, including modern slavery, DNA engineering and A.I. and concerning ( although not really surprising) that Nathaniel Drake, the billionaire owner of Drake Biotech, has so much clout in the corridors of Scottish power.
The investigations will take the team into dangerous areas where they have no knowledge, with disastrous consequences.

James Oswald never lets you down. I'm a great fan of his books and have read all the DCI McLean books waiting for each with great anticipation. The Rest is Death is no exception and it did not disappoint. The characters are like family by now. They pop out of the pages ready to pick up their lives where the last book left off. This book (book 14 in the series) has everything we've come to expect from this author - a splash of gore, more than a touch of spooky, plenty of suspense, just enough politics to wind up the DCI and a lot of imagination. The twists in the plot are plentiful and the ending explosive. Altogether a very satisfying read! Role on book number 15!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Another intriguing and exciting book in this series featuring Detective Inspector McLean. Set in and around Edinburgh,with great characters,an excellent read.