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Blood Oath: An Unputdownable, Utterly Addictive Scottish Crime Thriller
Paperback
Series: Scottish Murder Series: A Di VIV Wylde Investigation, Book 2
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 24 2026
Pages: 482
Weight: 1.04
Height: 1.07 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
When Detective Inspector Viv Wylde is called to a remote stretch of the Scottish Highlands, she expects another murder investigation.
She does not expect to find a burned-out van, a body chained inside, and a respected minister murdered in an execution that looks anything but random.
As Viv and her Major Investigation Team begin to unravel the victim's final days, they uncover a tangled web of corruption, organised crime, religious extremism, family loyalties, and long-buried secrets.
Then another body is discovered.
Then another.
Every answer uncovers a deeper deception.
With suspects hiding behind respectable reputations, a dangerous criminal network operating in the shadows, and a killer willing to silence anyone who gets too close, Viv soon realises that nothing about this investigation is what it first appeared.
As the body count rises and the truth edges closer, Viv must race against time to stop a killer whose twisted sense of justice leaves only death in its wake.
Because some promises are stronger than the law.
And some blood oaths can only be broken by murder.
Perfect for Readers Who LoveScottish crime fiction
Police procedurals
Detective mystery series
Female detective novels
British crime thrillers
Murder mystery books
Dark investigative thrillers
Organised crime thrillers
Twisty police investigations
Atmospheric Scottish settings
If you enjoy books by Ann Cleeves, Val McDermid, JD Kirk, Stuart MacBride, Marion Todd, Ian Rankin, Peter May, Elly Griffiths, Rachel McLean, or Angela Marsons, you'll love Blood Oath.
Meet DI Viv WyldeDetective Inspector Viv Wylde returns in her second gripping investigation.
Sharp, determined, and quietly funny, Viv continues balancing the demands of leading major murder investigations with caring for her elderly mother while confronting the ghosts of her own past. Alongside her trusted team and loyal rescue dog Finn, she refuses to back down, no matter how dangerous the investigation becomes.
Why Readers Love Blood OathA gripping Scottish detective thriller packed with twists
Authentic police procedures and forensic investigation
A brilliantly compelling female detective
Complex characters with emotional depth
Dark family secrets and shocking betrayals
Atmospheric Highland locations
Fast-paced investigations that keep you guessing
The addictive second novel in the DI Viv Wylde series
Some killers murder for profit.
Some kill for revenge.
Others believe they are carrying out God's will.
Blood Oath is the gripping second novel in the DI Viv Wylde series-an unputdownable Scottish crime thriller filled with murder, mystery, unforgettable characters, and twists that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Please note: Blood Oath is a mainstream Scottish police procedural written for fans of crime fiction. It is not a sapphic romance.
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