The Blackhouse

"The Blackhouse" by Peter May is the first book in the Lewis Trilogy, a captivating mystery set on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. When a murder mirroring a previous brutal killing occurs, Edinburgh detective and native islander Fin Macleod is sent to investigate, while also confronting his own troubled past. As the story unfolds, the rugged landscape and ancient customs of the island intertwine with Fin’s personal journey, leading to a tense and revealing pursuit of truth.