The Shetland Night Killings

The Shetland Night Killings by Marsali Taylor is the third novel in the Shetland Sailing Mysteries series. The story follows liveaboard skipper and amateur sleuth Cass Lynch, who is attending marine college in Scalloway. Her studies are interrupted when she discovers an acquaintance dead, with one hand smeared in peat ash. Rumors of strange rituals linked to historical witch burnings in Shetland's ancient capital, and sightings of a horned figure roaming the night, begin to circulate. Initially dismissing these as superstitions, Cass is compelled to investigate further when a second shocking murder occurs, leading her to question whether the devil truly walks in Scalloway.

Critical Acclaim for 'The Shetland Night Killings'

"This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling." – Ann Cleeves

About the Author

Marsali Taylor grew up near Edinburgh and moved to Shetland as a newly qualified teacher. She is a keen sailor and a qualified tourist guide for Shetland, with a deep interest in history. Taylor has published plays in Shetland's distinctive dialect and a history of women's suffrage in Shetland. Her passion for sailing and the Shetland Islands is evident in her writing, particularly in the Shetland Sailing Mysteries series.