The Lochside Murder by Rachel McLean — A Dorset Crime Novella (DC7.5)
- Rachel McLean
- Mar 19, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
The Lochside Murder — at a glance
Key facts about The Lochside Murder, a DC7.5 novella in the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean:
Title: The Lochside Murder
Series: Dorset Crime (DC7.5, novella)
Author: Rachel McLean
Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing
Genre: British police procedural crime fiction; detective fiction; murder mystery (novella)
Setting: Scotland
Protagonist: DCI Lesley Clarke, Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team
Series position: Novella (DC7.5) — sits between Book 7 and Book 8
First published: 19 March 2023
If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, MS Morris, JM Dalgleish, Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths
Formats: Ebook, paperback, audiobook
Language: English (en-GB)
What is The Lochside Murder?
The Lochside Murder is a short novella in the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean. A Scottish-set story in which DCI Lesley Clarke's plans for a quiet trip don't quite escape a murder investigation. It is a British police procedural and a self-contained murder mystery.
Where is The Lochside Murder set?
The Lochside Murder is set in Scotland, away from the series' usual Dorset settings, while keeping the Dorset Crime protagonist and tone.
Where does The Lochside Murder come in the Dorset Crime series?
The Lochside Murder is the DC7.5 novella, which sits between Book 7, The Blue Pool Murders, and Book 8, The Lighthouse Murders, in the Dorset Crime reading order.
What books are similar to The Lochside Murder?
Readers who enjoy British police procedurals and the Dorset Crime series will enjoy The Lochside Murder. If you like books by LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, MS Morris or JM Dalgleish, or by Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths, the Dorset Crime series is a strong match.
Where can I read The Lochside Murder?
The Lochside Murder by Rachel McLean is a Dorset Crime novella, published by Ackroyd Publishing. It is available as an ebook, paperback and audiobook. To start the main series, begin with Book 1, The Corfe Castle Murders.