The Chessmen
The explosive finale in the million-selling series (The Lewis Trilogy Book 3)
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Quercus Publishing
Published:15th Aug '13
Should be back in stock very soon
In the gripping conclusion of the Lewis Trilogy, Fin Macleod confronts his past while investigating illegal game-hunting on the island, leading to dark revelations.
In The Chessmen, the final installment of the acclaimed Lewis Trilogy, Fin Macleod finds himself in a complex web of intrigue and danger. Now the head of security on a privately owned estate in Lewis, he is tasked with investigating a series of illegal game-hunting incidents that threaten the delicate balance of the island's ecosystem. As he delves deeper into the investigation, old friendships and hidden secrets resurface, complicating his mission and forcing him to confront his past.
The plot thickens when Fin reunites with Whistler Macaskill, a local poacher from his youth who carries a long-buried secret. Their reunion, however, takes a dark turn as tensions rise and the stakes become increasingly personal. As Fin navigates the treacherous waters of loyalty and betrayal, he must decide whether uncovering the truth is worth the potential destruction of everything he holds dear.
The Chessmen masterfully intertwines themes of friendship, loyalty, and the haunting shadows of the past. As the narrative unfolds, readers are taken on a gripping journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Outer Hebrides, where the beauty of the setting contrasts sharply with the darkness of the human heart. This thrilling conclusion to the Lewis Trilogy leaves readers questioning the price of truth and the complexities of human relationships.
A rip-roaring thriller . . . thoroughly enjoyable * Mail on Sunday *
A wonderfully complex book -- Peter James, on Entry Island
The Lewis Man shone like a bright star out of this year's book lists. Lyrical, empathetic and moving -- Alex Gray
He is a terrific writer doing something different -- Mark Billingham
From the first page I knew I was in safe hands. I knew I could trust this writer -- Sophie Hannah
Wonderfully compelling -- Kate Mosse
Western France - now May's own stamping ground - is as much a character in the book as the Hebrides were in his formidable Isle of Lewis sequence * Guardian *
Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth * New York Times *
Instantly struck by the beauty of the descriptions of the wild island terrain as well as by the roundedness and complexity of the characterisations * The Times *
One of the best regarded crime series of recent years -- Boyd Tonkin, on the Lewis trilogy * Independent *
May's novels are strong on place and the wounds left by old relationships * Sunday Times *
ISBN: 9780857382252
Dimensions: 197mm x 132mm x 28mm
Weight: 280g
400 pages