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  A game of secrets and lies. ‘Bloody Orkney’ is a fast-paced thriller set in Scotland, mainly in Orkney, during World War Two. It uses many real settings, transported eight decades back in time. This modern photograph shows the Bishop’s Palace in Kirkwall, dating back to the 1150s. It had already been a ruin for centuries by November 1942, when it has a small but important role as ‘Bloody Orkney’ reaches its climax. Find out more on our website: https://www.arachnid.scot/book-blork/index.html...

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  Is your enemy’s enemy always your friend? Ken Lussey’s latest novel ‘Friend or Foe?’ is a fast-paced thriller set largely in south-west Scotland during World War Two. This modern image shows Barra Airport in the Western Isles, the only beach airport anywhere in the world to be used by scheduled airline services. It has been in use since the 1930s and the two central characters fly here at the end of the book. Find out more on our website: https://www.arachnid.scot/book-fof/index.html #Books...

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  Is your enemy’s enemy always your friend? Ken Lussey’s latest novel ‘Friend or Foe?’ is a fast-paced thriller set largely in south-west Scotland during World War Two. This modern image shows the control tower, or watch office, at the long disused RAF Wigtown in Galloway. RAF Wigtown plays a central role in the book as the search for a spy builds towards its dramatic conclusion. Find out more on our website: https://www.arachnid.scot/book-fof/index.html #Books #Bookstodon

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  When the past comes back to haunt you. ‘The Danger of Life’ is a fast-paced thriller set in Scotland during World War Two. It uses many real settings, transported eight decades back in time. Beyond the western end of Loch Arkaig are the remains of Tigh nan Saighdearan, 'The Soldiers' House', built following the Jacobite uprising of 1745-6. A pivotal event in the manhunt at the heart of the story takes place here. Find out more on our website: https://www.arachnid.scot/...