Crime on the streets, vengeance in the highlands. Mac's out of his element but is he out of time?

In the heart of Edinburgh the grim discovery of two low-level drug dealers pulls Mac into the seedy world of organised crime. As he navigates the dangerous crossfire of rival crime lords and delves into the lives lost to the city's drug trade, he uncovers a sinister plot reaching beyond mere territorial disputes.

Amidst the clash of criminal titans, a silent hunter emerges. The investigation takes a chilling turn with a macabre discovery in a wildlife park, unveiling a darker, more twisted motive. In a race against a shadowy adversary with nothing to lose, Mac must unravel a vendetta steeped in revenge and loss.

In this riveting tale of vengeance and retribution, Mac faces the ultimate test: can he outmaneuver a ghost hell-bent on delivering a final, devastating message?

Hand of the Wolf is the third DCI McNeill crime thriller.