Then a cold metallic one as a ghost white arm appears from behind Nicholas, painfully bright in the torch's glow. MacBride delivers plenty of humour to leaven the dark deeds and weighty issues; McRae’s interactions with colleagues such as DS Steel and DC “Tufty” Quirrel are a particular highlight.

Between 31 December 2019 and 18 January 2020, I read two books simultaneously (well, not exactly of course but you know what I mean).But he does it mainly to make for more exciting plots and for comic effect, so I can usually go along for the ride. All the elements I expect are here, the humour, the comic wit, the mayhem, the iconic, shambolic lesbian queen that is DS Roberta Steel, and a Logan that MacBride has really put through the mill, it is nothing short of a miracle that he has managed to survive. I’ve only just met the hero that is Logan McRae and I’m planning on hanging out with him more in the future.

The story line for this book is very topical as it takes a look into the political tension that is escalating in Scotland amongst the debate for whether they should become independent or not. I started reading MacBride years ago and fell away when I discovered new authors after reading this it was like putting on an fav blanket and catching up with old friends. I usually rate Logan McRae books higher, but this one reminded me too much of previous books due to recycled tropes (missing body parts of victims, ‘experienced’ killer leaving no traces, murders filmed and going viral, errant cop). I'm a big fan of MacBride because I love his style, I love his plots and I love his leading characters. I've been a bit naive in my thinking on Scottish independence: I thought it was a part of a country deciding that it wanted to go it alone.

Stuart lives in the northeast of Scotland with his wife Fiona, cats Grendel, Gherkin, Onion, and Beetroot, some hens, horses, and a vast collection of assorted weeds. As is always the case with the Logan McRae books, I devoured this one in no time as I was hooked on every page. From number one bestseller Stuart MacBride comes a thrilling new novel which will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last.

Hailing from the wonderful Granite City myself I have more than a passing interest in seeing Aberdeen through the eyes of Stuart MacBride. DS Rennie wants to be McRae’s best “sidekick” while DC “Tufty” is torn between becoming a computer geek or appearing in a CGI movie as a space alien. His first case was to be a simple one - just to ease him back into work - but it turned out to be anything but. I felt there was a good plot somewhere but it was overshadowed by the childish almost puerile behaviour of the main protagonists.I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a free copy through NetGalley for an honest review! If you are looking for a gripping political mystery thriller with a witty inspector, read All That’s Dead! Summary: Logan 'Lazarus' McRae is back at work in Professional Standards after a year off after he was stabbed. DI Frank King has been assigned to lead the investigation, and Inspector Logan McCrae, from Professional Standards (back at work after being stabbed in a previous book), has been assigned to keep an eye on DI King. Book 12 and there isn’t much more you can say about Stuart MacBride, Logan, Steel, Rennie and Tufty that any fan doesn’t know or hasn’t already heard.

This is an extremely complex and gruesome case, but Stuart MacBride always manages to lighten the atmosphere a little with spades full of humour, and some brilliant one liners, especially from DS Roberta Steel.

Logan is such a wonderful character that you cannot help feeling sorry for him as he tries to solve the murders of some prominent people with the aid of some rather outlandish police characters especially Tufty. Like many all-male environments, working offshore was the intellectual equivalent of Animal House, only without the clever bits. As there is a cloud of suspicion over the lead detective DI King, Logan is attached to the investigation. If you're offended by coarse language, graphic descriptions of crime scenes, anti-English sentiments and childishness in public office, then it's probably not for you. All That’s Dead is book number 12 in the Logan McRae series, however, each of these books can be read as a standalone, as it features Inspector Logan McRae in different situations.