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The Missing and the Dead (Logan McRae, Book 9) Hardcover – 15 Jan. 2015

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The ninth Logan McRae thriller from the No. 1 bestseller Stuart MacBride.

‘Dark and griping. A riveting page-turner’ Independent on Sunday

One mistake can cost you everything…

When you catch a twisted killer there should be a reward, right? What Acting Detective Inspector Logan McRae gets instead is a ‘development opportunity’ out in the depths of rural Aberdeenshire. Welcome to divisional policing – catching drug dealers, shop lifters, vandals and the odd escaped farm animal.

Then a little girl’s body washes up just outside the sleepy town of Banff, kicking off a massive manhunt. The Major Investigation Team is up from Aberdeen, wanting answers, and they don’t care who they trample over to get them.

Logan’s got enough on his plate keeping B Division together, but DCI Steel wants him back on her team. As his old colleagues stomp around the countryside, burning bridges, Logan gets dragged deeper and deeper into the investigation.

One thing’s clear: there are dangerous predators lurking in the wilds of Aberdeenshire, and not everyone’s going to get out of this alive…

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  1. Print length
    592 pages
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    HarperCollins
  4. Publication date
    15 Jan. 2015
  5. Dimensions
    5.08 x 15.49 x 23.62 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0007494602
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0007494606
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Exciting … a guaranteed bestseller’ Literary Review

‘New Logan McRae novels are close to the top of my unmissable list, and yet again MacBride delivers. His chaotic cop hero is at his best. Superb storytelling’ Sun

‘Another from MacBride’s fantastic series of Logan McRae novels. A real page-turner’ Sunday Mirror

‘Stuart’s meticulous research shows. At times it feels like you are sitting in the back of a police car overhearing conversations between real policemen’ Sunday Sport

‘Another riveting page-turner … emotional and affecting.’ Independent on Sunday

‘Skilful storytelling … strong characterisation … both intriguing and engrossing’ Laura Wilson, Guardian

‘The multiple plots move fast’ Independent

Praise for Stuart MacBride:

‘MacBride is the natural heir to the late and much lamented Reginald Hill’ Andrew Taylor, Spectator

‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ Peter James

‘Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order’ Mark Billingham

‘Some of the grittiest crime-writing in the field’ Independent

‘Admirers of tough, modern crime novels will be in seventh heaven – or should that be hell?’ Express

‘Ferocious and funny’ Val McDermid

‘Hard-hitting prose with a bone-dry humour and characters you can genuinely believe in, Stuart MacBride’s novels are a real treat’ Simon Kernick

About the Author

Stuart MacBride is the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of the Logan McRae and Ash Henderson novels. He was crowned World Stovies Champion in 2014 and was awarded an honorary doctorate by Dundee University in 2015.

Stuart lives in the northeast of Scotland with his wife, Fiona, their cats, hens, horses, and a vast collection of assorted weeds.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; First Edition (15 Jan. 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 592 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0007494602
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0007494606
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 15.49 x 23.62 cm
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Stuart MacBride is the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of the Logan McRae and Ash Henderson novels. He’s also published standalones, novellas, short stories, and a slightly twisted children’s picture book for slightly twisted children.

Stuart lives in the wilds of northeast Scotland with his wife Fiona; cats Gherkin, Onion, and Beetroot; some hens; some horses; and an impressive collection of assorted weeds.

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Customers enjoy the book's readability, storyline, and character development. They find the characters intriguing and well-developed, especially Logan McCrae. The humour and comic capers are appreciated, as are the author's writing style and dialogue. Overall, readers describe the book as gripping and enjoyable, keeping them hooked from start to finish.

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362 customers mention ‘Readability’337 positive25 negative

Customers find the book engaging and enjoyable. They say it's a brilliant series worth revisiting. Readers praise the author's storytelling ability and character development. The book is described as an addictive page-turner that blends the everyday with the supernatural.

"...book is always a pleasure to look forward to and an even greater pleasure to read and “The Missing and the Dead” is no exception to this rule – once..." Read more

"Totally addictive page turner, MacBride has the knack of weaving the mundane everyday tasks with different elements of the plot that make the story..." Read more

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"...These stories would make for a fantastic TV series, why has this not happened?..." Read more

106 customers mention ‘Storyline’90 positive16 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it exciting yet sensitive, with several subplots and action. The author balances horror with humor, creating a believable tale. Readers appreciate the twists and turns that keep them turning the pages.

"...inate ability to create a perfect yin/yang of ironic humour and emotional resonance – whilst also writing a gritty and realistic police procedural...." Read more

"...and that wasn’t a big serial killer novel but it was a real genuine police procedural following McRae as he chased down drug dealers, cash point..." Read more

"...everyday tasks with different elements of the plot that make the story come alive...." Read more

"...Again Macbride has weaved a marvellous story with several sub plots and combined this with his eye for detail as regards the machinations of Police..." Read more

65 customers mention ‘Character development’59 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the book's character development. They find the characters brilliant, realistic, and colorful. The plotlines are supported by these characters, and readers appreciate how the author keeps progressing Logan's character.

"...The characters and interactions are brilliant - vibrant, dark humour and with gravitas." Read more

"...Logan is a loveable character and you can’t help liking him and his tenacity just to get the job done no matter whose toes he is standing on..." Read more

"...it's still a novel -- and a very long one at that, packed with plotlines supported by characters who feel real, every action motivated...." Read more

"...Logan McRae and one of his bosses Roberta Steele, each character is well crafted and has been over many books and with each new book comes one or..." Read more

59 customers mention ‘Humour’59 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find the antics of DCI Steel hilarious and the writing style fantastic. The book is described as hard-hitting and gritty, but also light-hearted at times.

"...from the authors inate ability to create a perfect yin/yang of ironic humour and emotional resonance – whilst also writing a gritty and realistic..." Read more

"...As ever it’s full of dark and black humour that MacBride excels at, pushing the boundaries as close to the edge as he can without causing..." Read more

"...The characters and interactions are brilliant - vibrant, dark humour and with gravitas." Read more

"...girl are part of the daily grind for Logan and this is quite light hearted at times to deal with it all...." Read more

44 customers mention ‘Writing quality’36 positive8 negative

Customers find the writing quality brilliant and readable. They enjoy the author's style, which immerses them in the story. The dialogue is well-crafted and keeps readers engaged. The characterisations are well-done, and the descriptions vividly convey the essence of each character.

"...Authentic, eminently readable and top of the game when it comes to British crime fiction. Highly Recommended." Read more

"...The characters and interactions are brilliant - vibrant, dark humour and with gravitas." Read more

"...Scotland and the procedural aspects of such investigations and a writng style that keeps me hooked from page to page...." Read more

"...An easy enjoyable read that makes you feel at home (despite some of the happenings) and think at what some have to put up with either in life or as..." Read more

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Customers find the book gripping and engaging. They say it keeps them hooked from page to page with its vibrant, dark humor and gravitas. The writing style keeps them hooked until the end.

"...and interactions are brilliant - vibrant, dark humour and with gravitas." Read more

"...aspects of such investigations and a writng style that keeps me hooked from page to page...." Read more

"...Fast paced and gripping, and filled with dark humour. I can't get enough of Logan MacRae." Read more

"...yet sensitive tale, another success for the writer, which held the reader's attention until the end" Read more

45 customers mention ‘Pacing’14 positive31 negative

Customers have different views on the pacing of the book. Some find it riveting and engaging, with a complex yet understandable plot. Others feel it takes too long to get into the story and is frustrating at times.

"...A pleasurable read but a little slow for me." Read more

"...I didn't remember it at all. Found several parts of this book frustrating and now to decide if I re-read the next book!..." Read more

"...regards the machinations of Police Scotland and the procedural aspects of such investigations and a writng style that keeps me hooked from page to..." Read more

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14 customers mention ‘Crime story’9 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the crime story. Some find it a good mix of crime and humor, with Logan back in uniform fighting crime and his bosses. They say it's a mixture of blood and gore, mystery, and humour. Others feel the crime descriptions are too detailed, police procedural overrides the storyline, and there is too much police radio narrative that isn't relevant to the plot. Some also mention the book is too long and repetitive.

"...It’s different. I love that different crimes, petty or more serious happening in different places may or may not link up in the end...." Read more

"...The vast majority of this long book was spent investigating minor crimes, such as loose cows on the road, and I had difficulty in focussing on the..." Read more

"...Please don't get me wrong! If you like a great detective story and a good scare, he is the author for you. I love good gritty crime thrillers...." Read more

"...Very well written I would recommend this to anyone who likes a good crime story, but make sure you read them all and you'll recognise characters..." Read more

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  • Liz Barnsley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top Crime Fiction.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 February 2015
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    A new Logan McRae book is always a pleasure to look forward to and an even greater pleasure to read and “The Missing and the Dead” is no exception to this rule – once again I was spilling my coffee whilst laughing at the many hilarious yet heartwarming interactions between Logan and Steel (who is quite possibly my favourite character in Crime Fiction ever, only given a run for her money by Jane Casey’s Derwent), sitting on the edge of my seat whilst awaiting results and in this case, thoroughly loving the nitty gritty policing environment Logan finds himself in.

    In this instalment the case against a serial killer goes horribly wrong after Logan chooses to accept the importance of saving a life over that of procedure and he finds himself in the back of beyond removing cows from the road and attempting to get the drug dealers under control. When a young child’s body washes up, he finds himself both thrust into the centre of and left on the sidelines of another MIT investigation.

    My pure adoration of these stories probably comes from the authors inate ability to create a perfect yin/yang of ironic humour and emotional resonance – whilst also writing a gritty and realistic police procedural. In “The Missing and the Dead” I was fascinated by the many things going on in the background, the things the police on the ground are dealing with, some of them funny some of them not so much, many threads all held together by Logan and co. We have new characters and well loved ones all mixed up here, the whole thing was highly addictive and so terrifically good.

    Its Logan’s 9th full outing already. How did that happen? Anyway I’ve been in it from the start and honestly these just get better and better. I always say when I’ve finished that it was my favourite then Mr MacBride writes another and, well, you get the picture…I’m not sure what is next for Logan but I DO know that I’ll be right there with him all the way. If you like your books to tug at your heartstrings whilst making you laugh out loud and often sit on the edge of your seat, then these are for you. Authentic, eminently readable and top of the game when it comes to British crime fiction.

    Highly Recommended.
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  • Alex Jones
    4.0 out of 5 stars Slow burner but great read , a real police procedural
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 October 2021
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    Weighing in at a massive 611 pages, this 9th book in the Logan McRae series begins as a slightly off putting tome.

    McRae is one of modern crime fictions standout characters and this story tells of a week in his life, now demoted back to Sargent and packed off to outer climbs.

    As I read through the first 70 or so pages, with little more than Logans day to day beat I started to become a little frustrated as very little was happening but then I begun to understand what Stuart MacBride was aiming for, and that wasn’t a big serial killer novel but it was a real genuine police procedural following McRae as he chased down drug dealers, cash point Heists and Batty old ladies. This was Logan on the beat.

    As ever it’s full of dark and black humour that MacBride excels at, pushing the boundaries as close to the edge as he can without causing controversy.

    DCI Roberta Steel is here, in her own unmistakable way. She’s as important to these books as Laz is, albeit she’s is completely OTT as she is clearly intended to be.

    As I’ve said , to begin I almost felt frustrated but as I read on , frustration turned to becoming engrossed and in fact by the end of the 611 pages I was disappointed it had reached Its conclusion yet happy with the finale that leads me into book 10 with much excitement and a restored faith in a series that has its ups and downs

    🔥🔥🔥🔥
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  • Andrew LevistonCock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great storytelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2024
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    Totally addictive page turner, MacBride has the knack of weaving the mundane everyday tasks with different elements of the plot that make the story come alive. The characters and interactions are brilliant - vibrant, dark humour and with gravitas.
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  • stephanie lewington
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2024
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    Great book
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  • Winston O'Boogie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stuart Macbride is up there with Conan Doyle and Rankin, Yes His Books Are This Good........
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2015
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    As a fan of and a keen reader of crime fiction, I have to give not only this book but the previous eight novels in Stuart Macbride's Logan McCrae series 5 out of 5. Once again circumstance conspires against Det Sgt McCrae as we now find him back in uniform working as a sergeant in a rural coastal region of Scotland, when a child's body is washed up on the beach, this prompts a major murder investigation and when a team arrives from Aberdeen headed up by Det Insp Steele Sgt McCrae has his work cut out as he has to deal with several other crimes as well as his former boss dragging him into this investigation and his own Inspector breathing down his neck. Again Macbride has weaved a marvellous story with several sub plots and combined this with his eye for detail as regards the machinations of Police Scotland and the procedural aspects of such investigations and a writng style that keeps me hooked from page to page. Of course I can't review this without mentioning the underlying dark humour that runs through not only this book, but the whole series, in particular in regards to the relationship between Steele and McCrae. These stories would make for a fantastic TV series, why has this not happened? Michelle Gomez would make a brilliant Det Insp Roberta Steele should this ever happen. So if you love gritty crime stories with more bite and more than a little dark humour, this is the book for you, and if this is you're first Logan McCrae novel you really need to read the other eight, but this gets better as book 10 is published in January 2016.
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  • 🐭 Miki101.Micha
    5.0 out of 5 stars My first impressions about this new Logan McRae thriller..,
    Reviewed in Italy on 24 July 2017
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    ...and a thriller it is - even it it comes along as an old-fashioned police-procedural.
    Our condemned hero Logan McRae has (been) returned to his roots - in the outer- and northernmost place of Scotland: Banff and surroundings. Here he has to prove to the Higher Echelons of the Police Forces of Scotland that he is able to manage by himself a brigade of jolly kinsmen. OK - he manages and even better, he does!
    There is only one thing looming above his head: The trial of Stirling the Castrator, the perversion impersonated, a monster so slippery you will want to do something to him You never imagined. That will have a big impact on the life of Logan, who struggles along on lentil soup, only to keep up the high costs of an helping cure for his beloved Samantha, badly hurt in a previous case and almost in vegetable state - 10 points of the Glasgow Coma Scale. And along he goes - up and down the Northern Scotland Coast - teaching all he has to give to his Freshmen and -Women on the job...
    Detective Inspector Steel will be there, you will want to strangle her, too, sometimes. In other moments I personally wanted to kiss her! Really, that cowish woman has more loyalty towards her hero Logan than everybody else. Defending him like a lioness would defend only her cubs - I really had to admire that!
    Only thing I have to re-read is the ending. And the very end...
    All that last chapter on the horrendous crimes against small children - there I would really want a more adapt closure, the present one is highly unsatisfactory for me...
    The story was constructed on the finding of the body of a small girl, everything rotates around that - only to finish like that? I personally am deluded - but those are my first impressions. Maybe I will write an an update
    First impression: Highly recommended police procedural - good and thrilling. But with some show-down worth a Hollywood movie - only that I doubt it would work like that in reality. Fast-paced and really worth the read. With some real kick-"chess" moments because of those gnomes of "Internal Affairs" ...:-) ..
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  • CvG
    4.0 out of 5 stars an sich gut
    Reviewed in Germany on 2 February 2015
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    ich bin etwas gespalten zwischen vier und fünf Sternen. An sich ist der Wechsel hervorragend: einerseits liegt die Beschreibung von Logans neuer Karrierechance im divisonal policing noch deutlicher als sonst im Bereich zwischen hartem Thriller und Slapstick. Alleine das tägliche Einfangen entlaufene Rindviecher... Aber manche Sachen wiederholen sich doch zu stark, wie etwa die Auseinandersetzung mit den internen Ermittlern. Irgendwie ist es doch zu überzogen, dass Logan der Geist ist, der das Gute will und nur internen Ärger schafft. Aber bevor die ganze Sache doch noch völlig in Slapstick übergibt schafft es MacBride, dem Buch noch eine äußerst nachdenkliche Wendung zu geben.
    Nichts für Einsteiger in die Serie, aber grundsätzlich eine tolle Fortsetzung. Vielleicht sollte Logan noch ein wenig bei der Provinzpolizei bleiben. Und DCI Steel bleibt weiterhin köstlich.
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  • Barbara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series. Read them all!
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 September 2024
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    This is another addition to a terrific series .Character are believable and well drawn. Not a thriller, but, I just enjoyed the read every time I picked it up. Very satisfying!
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  • Dee Dee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stuart McBride Books
    Reviewed in Canada on 31 August 2023
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    Stuart MacBride is an exceptional murder mystery crime writer. Dark and gritty plots with twists and turns mixed with bits of humour. Love his books.
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  • Abhishek Kumar
    4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging.
    Reviewed in India on 5 September 2022
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    A good plot and good characters and the pace of the book never slow down and i have a hard time with putting it down so beware of this before starting it.
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