Aline Templeton

Aline Templeton is a highly regarded Scottish author, renowned for her crime thriller novels. She grew up in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland and attended St. Leonards School in St. Andrews and later Cambridge University. Before becoming a writer, Templeton pursued careers in education and broadcasting. Her writing has been featured in various national newspapers and magazines.

Templeton is perhaps best known for her D.I. Marjory Fleming series, which has captivated readers and left them eager to know what happens next. Her ability to create thrilling and engaging stories has established her as a prominent figure in the literary world. With several of her books becoming bestsellers, she has achieved great success in her writing career.

In addition to her writing, Templeton has also served as a bench Justice of the Peace for ten years and was a former Chair of the Society of Authors in Scotland. She is currently married and lives in Edinburgh with her family. Templeton has written a total of nine crime novels, which have been published in Britain, the United States, and several European countries. After writing seven stand-alone books, she began a series set in Galloway featuring DI Marjory Fleming, which has become a fan favorite.
DI Marjory Fleming Books
# Title Year
1 Cold In The Earth 2005
2 The Darkness & the Deep 2006
3 Lying Dead 2007
4 Lamb To The Slaughter 2008
5 Dead In The Water 2009
6 Cradle to Grave 2010
7 Evil for Evil 2012
8 Bad Blood 2013
9 The Third Sin 2015
DI Kelso Strang Books
# Title Year
1 Human Face 2018
2 Carrion Comfort 2018
3 Devil's Garden 2020
4 Old Sins 2021
5 Blind Eye 2023
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Death Is My Neighbour 1984
2 Last Act of All 1996
3 The Trumpet Shall Sound 1997
4 Past Praying For 1997
5 Night And Silence 1999
6 Shades Of Death 2002
Aline Templeton Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Scottish Girls About Town 2003