The Cursed Road

'Atmospheric, unsettling and compelling’ Chris Hammer'Eerie and gripping' Daily Mail‘A brilliant thriller’ Stylist ON THE CURSED ROAD EVERY STEP COULD BE YOUR LAST

Deep in the Scottish Highlands, the body of a young woman is found on the cursed road, a narrow track with a bloody history.

It initially looks like an accident, but a name scratched on the dead woman’s arm links to an unsolved case from years ago.

Glaswegian detectives Georgina Lennox and Richard Stewart are sent north to investigate, and they discover a community riven by a centuries’ old blood feud and modern rivalries.

As George and Richie attempt to get to the truth behind the dark rumours, a killer is waiting, determined that some secrets are never uncovered.

Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Neil Lancaster and Ann Cleeves, this is a twisty, gripping and atmospheric Scottish crime mystery set in the highlands that you don't want to miss!

*Praise for THE CURSED ROAD*

‘Vivid, haunting, twisty and gut-wrenching’ Pip Drysdale

‘Tense, chilling and sometimes dark’ Fiona Hardy

‘Brilliant … Crime fiction at its best!’ Tanya Scott

‘If you start reading this, it’s likely you won’t put it down’ Nina Bhadreshwar

'I absolutely loved it! … Laura perfectly captured the damp, dank feeling of Scotland at certain times of the year' Marie Tierney

'A gripping mystery with enough twists and turns to keep the most avid reader guessing … Thoroughly recommended' Morag Pringle

'An engaging and expertly written thriller’ Herald

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Lydbog: 26. februar 2026