Veil of Secrets by Rachel McLean – Roscoe & McBride Book 1
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Veil of Secrets – at a glance
Key facts about Veil of Secrets, Book 1 of the Roscoe & McBride series by Rachel McLean:
Title: Veil of Secrets – A Paris Crime Thriller
Series: Roscoe & McBride (Book 1)
Author: Rachel McLean
Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing
Genre: international crime thriller
Setting: Paris, France – including the Louvre
Protagonists: Dr Petra McBride, forensic psychologist, and Interpol agent Susannah Roscoe
Series position: Book 1
First published: 18 June 2026
If you enjoy: Mark Dawson, Kathy Reichs, Tess Gerritsen, Patricia Cornwell, Stieg Larsson; fans of Killing Eve
Formats: Ebook, paperback
Language: English (en-GB)
What is Veil of Secrets about?
Veil of Secrets is the first novel in the Roscoe & McBride series by Rachel McLean, set in Paris. Petra McBride is at a crossroads: her work with Police Scotland’s Complex Crimes Unit has come to an end, she has been forced to abandon her academic career, and she is homeless. It looks like she has no options. Then she gets a call from Interpol agent Susannah Roscoe, who needs a forensic psychologist to help crack a perplexing case at the Louvre. Petra is just the woman. Filled with a new sense of purpose, she travels to Paris.
Where is Veil of Secrets set?
Veil of Secrets is set in Paris, France, with the investigation centred on the Louvre. Each book in the Roscoe & McBride series is set in a different European city.
Who are the main characters in Veil of Secrets?
The leads of Veil of Secrets – and the Roscoe & McBride series – are:
Dr Petra McBride – a Scottish forensic psychologist, formerly an academic at Dundee University, who consults on complex criminal cases. Petra is gay.
Special Agent Susannah Roscoe – an Interpol agent in the Organised Crime Unit, based in Paris; formerly with the Metropolitan Police in London. Susannah is bisexual.
Where does Veil of Secrets come in the Roscoe & McBride series?
Veil of Secrets is Book 1 of the Roscoe & McBride series. It follows the free prequel novella Veil of Blood, set in Madrid. New books in the series are coming, each set in a different European city.
Is Veil of Secrets the first in the series?
Yes. Veil of Secrets is the first novel in the Roscoe & McBride series. The free prequel novella Veil of Blood comes before it and is also a good place to start.
What books are similar to Veil of Secrets?
Readers who enjoy the Roscoe & McBride series often enjoy Kathy Reichs, Tess Gerritsen and Patricia Cornwell – crime series led by female forensic experts – and Mark Dawson’s international thrillers. Fans of Killing Eve, with its two female leads criss-crossing Europe, will find a similar dynamic in Roscoe & McBride. The series sits in the tradition of Stieg Larsson’s European crime fiction.
Where can I buy Veil of Secrets?
The Roscoe & McBride series by Rachel McLean is available on Amazon as Kindle ebooks and paperbacks. The prequel novella Veil of Blood is free from https://rachelmclean.com/veil-of-blood; the series proper starts with Veil of Secrets. See all of Rachel McLean’s books at https://rachelmclean.com/books.
