
Publisher details
- Author
- Laura McCluskey
- Publisher
- Harper Collins (US)
- Genre
- Fiction
- Released
- 24 February, 2026
- ISBN
- 9781460765593
The Cursed Road
Synopsis
The hauntingly atmospheric and gripping new novel from the author of The Wolf TreeIn a mountainous region of the Scottish Highlands, a young woman's body has been found on a remote stretch of road. Though the manner of her death suggests a terrible accident, a name carved into her arm hints at something more sinister.And when a personal connection to the name is revealed, DIs Georgina Lennox and Richard Stewart are sent to investigate.As George and Richie question locals, they discover that the road has a bloody history. Fearing that more women will be harmed, they track the killer through a rugged wilderness where ancient feuds, generational curses and the unforgiving elements fight for supremacy.But there are more secrets to the road than just its history - and the people living along it will do whatever it takes to stop those secrets from coming out.











The synopsis sounds incredibly atmospheric — the mix of mystery, history, and the harsh Highland setting makes The Cursed Road feel especially gripping. Stories where investigators uncover hidden past connections always add extra tension and depth. While reading about investigations like this, I often find myself curious about how real cases are documented too, and browsing Maine arrest records on https://arrests-me.org gives an interesting real-world perspective on how information is organized. Overall, this book seems perfect for readers who enjoy dark crime fiction with layered secrets and suspense.