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Sitting in the departure lounge of Kirkwall Airport, Finn Sullivan just wants to get off Orkney. But then he meets the mysterious and dangerous Maddie Pierce, stepping in to save her from some unwanted attention, and his life is changed forever. Set against the brutal, unforgiving landscape of Orkney, Crash Land is a psychological thriller steeped in guilt, shame, lust, deception and murder.

‘A haunting, unforgettable page turner that ticks every excellence box in crime writing.’ Alanna Knight

‘An unnerving tale of what happens to ordinary lives when the wheels come off.’ Val McDermid

‘A gripping and thoughtful examination of how life can change in an instant.’ The Daily Mirror

‘Johnstone takes a classic film noir set-up and transposes it to a vividly portrayed Orkney. A treat.’ The Sunday Times