Past Lying

Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh's lockdown in April 2020, the story follows DCI Karen Pirie as she investigates a cold case reignited by a tip from the National Library. The discovery of documents linked to a deceased crime novelist reveals a deadly rivalry between two writers, mirroring a chess match that turns lethal. As Karen's team delves deeper, they confront a complex web of betrayal and revenge, blurring the lines between fiction and reality in a gripping exploration of crime amidst a pandemic.