Darkly Funny and Gripping Scottish Crime from Stuart MacBride

Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Val McDermid, Blood, Rust and Steel delivers gripping Scottish crime fiction at its very best from acclaimed author Stuart MacBride. Acting Detective Inspector Roberta Steel is ready to retire after thirty years policing Aberdeen’s underbelly, planning a quiet life of gardening and crosswords. However, her final weeks on the force are anything but peaceful when a body turns up in a wheelie bin, kicking off a chaotic final case involving violent protests, far-right politicians, government spooks, and a desperate plea from an ex-colleague.

• The brand-new Roberta Steel novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Stuart MacBride.
• Features Acting Detective Inspector Roberta Steel in her final, action-packed weeks before retirement.
• The investigation involves a body in a wheelie bin, violent protests, political intrigue, and an appeal from a former colleague.
• Praised by Lee Child: "always fast, hard, authentic – and different."
• Written in English.

• Author: Stuart MacBride
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 624 pages
• Publication Date: May 21, 2026
• Edition: Main Market
• ISBN-10: 1035064987
• ISBN-13: 978-1035064984
• Dimensions: 165 x 241 x 51 mm (Approx. 6.5 x 9.5 x 2 inches)
• Weight: 454g
• Reading Age: 18 years and up

Experience the masterful storytelling and razor-sharp wit of Stuart MacBride as Roberta Steel fights to close her career with a bang, even as the Northeast of Scotland throws everything it has at her. Secure your hardcover copy of this highly anticipated crime novel today.