Songs by Dead Girls

The search for a missing virologist leads to unexpected twists and challenges in Songs by Dead Girls, blending mystery with character dynamics.

In Songs by Dead Girls, the disappearance of Scotland’s top virologist sets off a frantic search led by Mona and Paterson from the Health Enforcement Team. Their investigation takes them to the bustling streets of London, where they face not only the challenges of a city that feels foreign but also the complexities of their own team dynamics. With a boss who is giving her the silent treatment and an overbearing assistant complicating matters, Mona must navigate these obstacles while racing against time to uncover the truth behind the virologist's vanishing act.

As the plot unfolds, the tension escalates with each twist and turn. Mona and Paterson find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue, where they must outsmart those who wish to keep the academic hidden. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts back to Edinburgh, where Bernard is on a separate quest to find a missing prostitute, and Maitland grapples with the chaos within the Health Enforcement Team's office, all while trying to keep the Chair of the Parliamentary Virus Committee in the dark about their disarray.

With its rich character development and gripping storyline, Songs by Dead Girls explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. This debut novel is a captivating blend of mystery and drama that keeps readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the intertwined fates of its characters.