{"product_id":"pilgrim-of-slaughter-ebook","title":"Pilgrim of Slaughter","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping historical crime thriller set in a Scotland on the brink of revolution — where faith, politics and murder collide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdinburgh, 1688: a divided nation, a city ready to explode, and a killer stalking the streets in the name of God.\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\u003ePilgrim of Slaughter\u003c\/strong\u003e plunges readers into Scotland in 1688 — a nation torn apart by religious hatred, political upheaval and the threat of revolution. Edinburgh is a powder‑keg: mobs burn effigies of the Pope on the High Street, conspirators whisper in taverns, and the King’s pro‑Catholic policies have pushed the country to breaking point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a nobleman is assassinated by a Catholic fanatic, Protestant fury reaches boiling point. Investigative advocate \u003cstrong\u003eJohn MacKenzie\u003c\/strong\u003e and his assistant \u003cstrong\u003eDavie Scougall\u003c\/strong\u003e are tasked with uncovering the truth — but their partnership is strained to its limits as they find themselves on opposite sides of the political divide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, a far more terrifying threat stalks the city: a killer who believes himself a holy instrument, a butcher acting in the name of God… a true pilgrim of slaughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in historical detail and driven by tension, conflict and moral complexity, this is a standout instalment in Douglas Watt’s acclaimed John MacKenzie series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Move over Rebus. There’s a new – or should that be old – detective in town.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Matthew Perren, i-on Edinburgh (on Death of a Chief)\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 gripping historical crime mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e set during one of Scotland’s most turbulent eras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRichly atmospheric Edinburgh setting\u003c\/strong\u003e filled with danger, intrigue and political tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplex, compelling characters\u003c\/strong\u003e navigating faith, loyalty and moral conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA chilling serial killer plot\u003c\/strong\u003e woven into real historical events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe third 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 is a historian, poet and novelist. His non‑fiction work \u003cem\u003eThe Price of Scotland: Darien, Union and the Wealth of Nations\u003c\/em\u003e won the Hume Brown Senior Prize in Scottish History in 2008. He is also the author of \u003cem\u003eDeath of a Chief\u003c\/em\u003e, the first novel in the John MacKenzie series of pre‑Enlightenment crime mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatt has contributed opinion pieces to \u003cem\u003eThe Scotsman\u003c\/em\u003e on financial, historical and political topics. He lives in Linlithgow with his wife Julie and their three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Also in the Series --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso in the John MacKenzie Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue the investigations of John MacKenzie:\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\u003cstrong\u003ePilgrim of Slaughter\u003c\/strong\u003e — Book 3 (you are here)\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/a-killing-in-van-diemens-land\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Killing in Van Diemen’s Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Book 5\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 9781910324547\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. 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