Peter May

Peter May is widely recognized for his atmospheric crime novels, particularly those set in remote Scottish locations like the Outer Hebrides, which often feature a strong sense of place and intricate plotting.

The Lewis Trilogy should be read in the following order: The Blackhouse, The Lewis Man, and The Chessmen. These books follow the same detective, Fin Macleod, through a connected narrative.

Beyond the popular Lewis Trilogy, Peter May has also written the China Thrillers series, which features a forensic pathologist and a Chinese detective, and the Enzo Macleod series, set in France.

The critically acclaimed Lewis Trilogy has been adapted into a television series, bringing the atmospheric Scottish settings and compelling mysteries to the screen.