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The Wolf Tree

By: Laura McCluskey
Narrated by: Kirsty Cox
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“[A]n exquisitely executed, great Gothic slow-burn that will keep you thinking and guessing long after you’ve reached the end.”—Louisa Luna, author of Tell Me Who You Are

Eilean Eadar is a barren, windswept rock best known for the unsolved mystery of the three lighthouse keepers who vanished back in 1919. But when a young man is found dead at the base of that same lighthouse, two detective inspectors are sent from Glasgow to investigate.

Georgina “George” Lennox is happy to be back from leave after a devastating accident. That is, until she meets the hostile islanders and their enigmatic priest, who seem determined to thwart their investigation. George’s partner, Richie, just wants to close the case and head home to his family. But he hasn’t heard the wolves howling or seen the dark figures at their window at night. He’s too busy watching George as if waiting for her to break.

With the dark secrets of the island swirling around them, George and Richie must decide who to trust and what to believe as they spin closer to the terrible truth. Laced with Scottish legend yet sharp and modern in voice, The Wolf Tree announces a spellbinding new voice in crime and mystery fiction.

©2025 Laura McCluskey (P)2025 Penguin Audio International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Highlander

Critic reviews

“[An] eerie, gothic-tinged debut mystery . . . Thanks to McCluskey’s expert melding of modern crime procedural and ancient folklore, suspenseful slow burns and intense high-stakes action, fans of stories set in closed communities with something to hide will revel in this assured and absorbing debut.”—BookPage

“Filled with atmosphere and suspense, this story immediately captured my interest . . . Those who enjoy mysteries with atmospheric worldbuilding and hostile witnesses will likely enjoy this novel as well as those who enjoy locked room mysteries.”—Mystery & Suspense

"Laura McCluskey offers a powerful debut in this atmospheric thriller infused with unsettling folk horror tropes . . . McCluskey skillfully blends procedural details and looming alienation in this well-constructed mystery; highly recommended."—Booklist
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[SPOILERS AHEAD] I felt that this book was pretty boring overall. The so-called twist at the end was predictable and subpar. This was supposed to be a suspenseful mystery? Nothing about the story or the writing felt suspenseful to me. Also, the entire plot line about the main character’s pill popping and previous head injury lead absolutely nowhere, why was this even part of the story? Just trying to make the character more interesting I suppose? Anyway, wasn’t the worst book I’ve ever read, but certainly not one I’ll be revisiting.

Meh.

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