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My new book, Murder at Landsmuir was originally entitled Hunter's Blood. It is different to all the other books I have written so far in that one of the sub-plots is loosely based on a true story. Let me tell you about that. The story begins shortly after the formation of Police Scotland. Prior to that there were eight regional police forces, now there is only one. The merger was intended to streamline procedures and reduce costs. For examole there is now only one Chief Const

I am excited to be able to tell you about my novel, Murder in the New Town, published by Joffe Books which will be available to buy soon. It is set in 2013 shortly after Police Scotland was created. Prior to that, the police force in Scotland was divided into eight regional forces. Indeed, Hunter's nemesis, Sir Peter Myerscough, was a former Chief Constable of the Lothian and Borders Police Force. When Police Scotland was created there was only onle Chief Constable for the wh