Payback

Claire MacLeary has lived in Aberdeen and Fife, but describes herself as "a feisty Glaswegian with a full life to draw on". Following a career in business, she gained an MLitt with Distinction from the University of Dundee. Payback is her fourth novel and continues the Harcus & Laird series.

"Horribly, hilariously entertaining ... the complex ... frightening story that emerges is a satisfying end to the novel ... two feisty women whom we certainly hope to meet again." Rosemary Kaye; 'Claire MacLeary has, with little fuss or fanfare, written a crime series that subverts and rejuvenates the crime genre' Scots Whay Hae; "Payback is another fantastic addition to this series ... With each page I turned I felt myself getting pulled in further and further ... I'm really excited to see where we are taken next on Maggie and Wilma's journey." It's all about the books; "Two fabulous, feisty, funny, ballsy and brave women of a certain age. It's fantastic to see two such well-drawn, engaging and entertaining female protagonists ... Payback was a joy to read." Suze Reviews; "A well written, excellently executed book. Dark, dangerous and full of suspense. If you enjoy detective drama this one is for you." Cen-sational Reads; "Time spent in the company of Maggie Laird and Wilma Harcus is never wasted ... Claire MacLeary has a canny way with light and shade. Her books are not afraid to deal with dark and gritty subject matter, yet she manages to inject a degree of humour into them so that ... we find ourselves laughing as often as we gasp at developments ... Aberdeen springs to life in her vivid settings." Live and Deadly; "I have definitely stayed up far too late reading this one [and] it has been highly worth it ... despite this being my first read by this author, I highly doubt it will be the last." Little Miss Book Lover 87; "It would be hard not to be drawn into the lives of Maggie and Wilma." Living The Life of a Book Worm; "... there's a mischievousness that meanders in and out of the pages. The dynamic between our two leads is light-hearted at times yet the author isn't afraid to pull the punches when the plot demands it." Bookphace; "Gripping...a real page-turner." Charlotte's Pick; Praise for this series - Longlisted: Hearst Big Book Awards 2018; McIlvanney Award 2017; "Gripping." Good Housekeeping; "A terrific writer." Kirsty Gunn, Scotsman; "This is a thoroughly entertaining series that could run and run." Sunday Herald