Black Hearts - Skelfs 4 (Paperback)

'The Skelfs keep getting better and better. Compelling and compassionate characters, with a dash of physics and philosophy thrown in' - Ambrose Parry

'Expertly written, with poise, insight and compassion ... How wonderful to be immersed once more in the world of the Skelfs, three generations of indomitable women who light up Edinburgh's literary pantheon' - Mary Paulson-Ellis

'If you loved Iain Banks, you'll devour the Skelfs series' - Erin Kelly

'Dynamic and poignant ... Johnstone balances the cosmos, music, death and life, and wraps it all in a compelling mystery' - Marni Graff

'It's difficult to come away from Black Hearts without feeling inspired, uplifted and in a way spiritually laundered' - Cafe Thinking

'Just when you thought you couldn't love the Skelfs more, Doug Johnstone finds a way to turn up the heat' - Live & Deadly

Praise for The Skelfs series:

'An engrossing and beautifully written tale that bears all the Doug Johnstone hallmarks in its warmth and darkly comic undertones' - Herald Scotland

'Gripping and blackly humorous' - Observer

'A tense ride strong, believable characters' - Kerry Hudson, Big Issue

'The power of this book, though, lies in the warm personalities and dark humour of the Skelfs, and by the end readers will be just as interested in their relationships with each other as the mysteries they are trying to solve' - Scotsman

'Remarkable' - Sunday Times

'Keeps you hungry from page to page. A crime reader can't ask anything more' - The Sun

'A thrilling, atmospheric book, set in the dark streets of Edinburgh. Move over Ian Rankin, Doug Johnstone is coming through!' - Kate Rhodes

'An unstoppable, thrilling, bullet train of a book that cleverly weaves in family and intrigue, and has real emotional impact. I totally loved it' - Helen Fields

'This enjoyable mystery is also a touching and often funny portrayal of grief ... more, please' - Guardian

'Wonderful characters: flawed, funny and brave' - Sunday Times

'Exceptional ... a must for those seeking strong, authentic, intelligent female protagonists' - Publishers Weekly