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Metropolis is Colin Garrow’s latest book and the first in the Finlay MacBeth Thriller series.
Edinburgh, 1936. People are disappearing. The police are clueless. Can Finlay MacBeth track down the perpetrator before someone else goes missing?
Haunted by his recent past, Professor Finlay MacBeth returns to his home town to take up a new post at the university. Within hours, his reputation for solving the occasional murder prompts the police to ask for his help. Four men—seemingly unconnected—have vanished into thin air. MacBeth must find whatever it is that links the men before the kidnapper strikes again.
But the police aren’t the only ones interested in MacBeth’s activities, and the amateur sleuth soon discovers that finding the missing men is the least of his problems…
Metropolis by Colin Garrow is a gripping historical mystery that delivers intrigue, atmosphere, and an unforgettable lead in Professor Finlay MacBeth.
Set in 1936 Edinburgh—a city beautifully rendered in all its foggy, shadowed glory—the novel follows MacBeth, a man haunted by his past and newly returned to his hometown to take up a university post.
Colin crafts a suspenseful plot filled with red herrings, rich historical detail, and characters who leap off the page. Finlay MacBeth is a particularly compelling protagonist: intelligent, layered, and quietly tormented. He’s not your typical hero, but that’s exactly what makes him so fascinating.
The pacing is taut, the stakes escalate with every chapter, and just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, Garrow introduces a twist that throws everything into question. The mystery is cleverly constructed and deeply satisfying—perfect for readers who love cerebral thrillers with a classic feel.
Metropolis is an atmospheric gem that balances noir-style grit with literary elegance. If you’re a fan of historical crime fiction with a strong lead and a plot that keeps you guessing, this one belongs on your shelf.
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