The Wolf Tree

Eilean Eadar is a small island off the Scottish coast that does not welcome outsiders. When news of a suspicious death reaches the mainland, DI Georgina Lennox and DI Richard Stewart travel to the island to investigate. The body of eighteen year old Alan Ferguson had been found at the bottom of a lighthouse. The locals said it was suicide. The police are not so sure.

Initially the police receive a friendly reception from some of the locals but when it is realised that the police will be on the island for five days, attitudes change dramatically. Gradually the police learn how this small fishing community is run by a council and the local priest. Although on the surface a Christian community, the police soon discover the strong belief in local superstition held by the local inhabitants. This will definitely not be an easy case to solve.

The relationship between the two police officers also becomes strained as Richard appears to be over protective of the younger officer who is returning to the service after receiving severe injuries when solving another crime. 

The oppressive weather does not assist in the investigation as the police officers carry out their investigations.