{"product_id":"a-killing-in-van-diemens-land","title":"A Killing in Van Diemen's Land","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA richly atmospheric historical murder mystery as John MacKenzie returns from retirement to confront paranoia, politics and a killing that refuses to be simple.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdinburgh, 1690: a city on edge, a family in fear, and a murder behind locked doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold, font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Killing in Van Diemen’s Land\u003c\/strong\u003e takes readers back to Edinburgh in 1690 — a city gripped by fear, suspicion and political turmoil. With King William and James Stewart preparing for battle in Ireland, Scotland is awash with paranoia, rumour and religious tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen wealthy merchant and church elder \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Kerr\u003c\/strong\u003e is found stabbed to death in his own home, the evidence points to a robbery gone wrong. But investigative advocate \u003cstrong\u003eJohn MacKenzie\u003c\/strong\u003e, dragged reluctantly from retirement, senses something far more complex beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family who live behind the imposing walls of Van Diemen’s Land harbour secrets of their own — secrets shaped by fear, loyalty and the shifting politics of the age. As MacKenzie and his loyal scribe \u003cstrong\u003eDavie Scougall\u003c\/strong\u003e dig deeper, they must navigate a fog of lies, religious fervour and hidden motives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in period detail and driven by tension and intrigue, this is a gripping addition to Douglas Watt’s acclaimed historical crime series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Watt conjures up a pungent atmosphere of darkness and period detail.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Herald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A whodunnit satisfyingly rich in unfamiliar period detail.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Morning Star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Paints the period vividly in a gripping read.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Edinburgh Evening News\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA richly detailed historical mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e set in a turbulent and politically charged Scotland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn MacKenzie returns\u003c\/strong\u003e for one of his most complex and atmospheric investigations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA locked‑room style murder\u003c\/strong\u003e wrapped in paranoia, politics and family secrets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of historical crime\u003c\/strong\u003e, Scottish history and immersive period fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe fifth book\u003c\/strong\u003e in the acclaimed John MacKenzie series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouglas Watt\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Edinburgh and raised there and in Aberdeen. He holds an MA and PhD in Scottish History from Edinburgh University. He is the author of the John MacKenzie series of historical crime novels set in late 17th‑century Scotland, as well as \u003cem\u003eThe Price of Scotland\u003c\/em\u003e, a prize‑winning history of the Darien Disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe lives in Midlothian with his wife Julie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Also in the John MacKenzie Series --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso in the John MacKenzie Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the full John MacKenzie historical crime series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/death-of-a-chief-ebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeath of a Chief\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Book 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/testament-of-a-witch-ebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestament of a Witch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Book 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/pilgrim-of-slaughter-ebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilgrim of Slaughter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Book 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/the-unndatural-death-of-a-jacobite-ebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Unnatural Death of a Jacobite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Book 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Killing in Van Diemen’s Land\u003c\/strong\u003e — Book 5 (you are here)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/a-case-of-descration-in-the-west-ebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Case of Desecration in the West\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Book 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOr get the full series in one place:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/the-complete-john-mackenzie-bundle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Complete John MacKenzie Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luath Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e — (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781913025458\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ Scots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical Crime \/ Scottish Fiction \/ Mystery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. Your ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I read it online?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — you can also access your purchases via our online reader at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reader.thegreyhill.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereader.thegreyhill.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI can’t see my ebook — what should I do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTap the refresh button in the app or online reader. If it still doesn’t appear, ensure you’re logged in with the same email used at checkout. If issues continue, contact us and we’ll help right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I gift this ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — you can purchase a Grey Hill Gift Card here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/the-grey-hill-gift-card\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy a Gift Card\u003c\/a\u003e. The recipient can redeem it on our store, and the ebook will appear in The Grey Hill App.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luath Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56541006332277,"sku":null,"price":6.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/5662\/5269\/files\/9781910022283.jpg?v=1767116943","url":"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/a-killing-in-van-diemens-land","provider":"The Grey Hill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}