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Hellraiser
Edinburgh, January 1937. A gang war in the city. A series of horrific murders. An old foe determined to frame Finlay MacBeth…
Focusing on his teaching work, Professor Finlay MacBeth knows it won’t be long until Inspector Callaghan drags him into another investigation. A series of horrible murders, including one of MacBeth’s own colleagues, presents a grisly mystery pointing towards more than one killer. Guessing the identity of at least one of the perpetrators, MacBeth is unwilling to incriminate himself by passing his suspicions on to the police. But as the net closes around him, it might be time to tell the truth…
Meanwhile, the new kid on the block has devious plans for bent cop Kilmartin.
In this thriller series set in Edinburgh, Hellraiser is book #3 in the Finlay MacBeth Thriller series.
Focusing on his teaching work, Professor Finlay MacBeth knows it won’t be long until Inspector Callaghan drags him into another investigation. A series of horrible murders, including one of MacBeth’s own colleagues, presents a grisly mystery pointing towards more than one killer. Guessing the identity of at least one of the perpetrators, MacBeth is unwilling to incriminate himself by passing his suspicions on to the police. But as the net closes around him, it might be time to tell the truth…
Meanwhile, the new kid on the block has devious plans for bent cop Kilmartin.
In this thriller series set in Edinburgh, Hellraiser is book #3 in the Finlay MacBeth Thriller series.
183 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2026
About the author
Colin Garrow
52 books143 followersColin Garrow grew up in a former mining town in Northumberland. He has worked in a plethora of professions including taxi driver, antiques dealer, drama facilitator, theatre director and fish processor, and has occasionally masqueraded as a pirate.
He has published more than thirty books, and his short stories have appeared in several literary mags, most recently in Witcraft, and Flash Fiction North. Colin lives in a humble cottage in Northeast Scotland where he writes novels, stories, poems and the occasional song.
He plays several musical instruments and makes rather nice vegan cakes.
He has published more than thirty books, and his short stories have appeared in several literary mags, most recently in Witcraft, and Flash Fiction North. Colin lives in a humble cottage in Northeast Scotland where he writes novels, stories, poems and the occasional song.
He plays several musical instruments and makes rather nice vegan cakes.
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April 16, 2026
Having read the other two books in the Finlay MacBeth series of thrillers, I knew I was probably in for another gripping ride full of gruesome deaths, suspense, and humour. Despite the tense atmosphere throughout, I found myself chuckling at the witty remarks between certain characters. Colin Garrow has never yet let me down with a damp squib of a book. Doubt he could write one. He’s a safe pair of hands when it comes to writing. I could clearly picture the scenes and characters in the book because of the author’s writing dexterity and knowledge of the area. Glad to report all my favourite characters reported for duty in Hellraiser.
Several of the author’s previous books in this and other series use Scottish dialect, so I had no problem understanding the dialogue in Hellraiser. There’s a glossary for words the reader might scratch their heads, or heids, over.
Set in 1937 in Edinburgh, Professor MacBeth finds himself embroiled in warring gangs, numerous ghastly murders, including the brutal slaying of one of his colleagues. MacBeth faces many challenges as he struggles to nab the baddies without becoming incriminated himself.
Though there is a satisfying conclusion to Hellraiser, I suspect another thriller in the series will appear at some point. I look forward to reading it. As I’m 71, I hope Mr Garrow gets a move on.
Several of the author’s previous books in this and other series use Scottish dialect, so I had no problem understanding the dialogue in Hellraiser. There’s a glossary for words the reader might scratch their heads, or heids, over.
Set in 1937 in Edinburgh, Professor MacBeth finds himself embroiled in warring gangs, numerous ghastly murders, including the brutal slaying of one of his colleagues. MacBeth faces many challenges as he struggles to nab the baddies without becoming incriminated himself.
Though there is a satisfying conclusion to Hellraiser, I suspect another thriller in the series will appear at some point. I look forward to reading it. As I’m 71, I hope Mr Garrow gets a move on.
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