Rachel McLean

Rachel McLean is a successful author known for her thrilling crime and mystery novels. She has written several series, including the Dorset Crime series, the Detective Zoe Finch series, the Division Bell series, and the Village series. Her books have gained a reputation for their fast-paced, character-driven narratives that keep readers engaged until the very end.\n \nMcLean's writing style combines thrilling plots with thought-provoking themes. She aims to write stories that not only excite and entertain but also make readers think. Her books have been praised for their ability to enthrall from the first page, making it difficult for readers to put them down. Fans of her work often become hugely loyal to her relatable characters and gripping storylines.\n \nIn addition to her success as a writer, McLean has a background in writing for various professional settings. She has experience in creating briefing notes, press releases, training documents, and more. This background has no doubt contributed to her ability to craft compelling narratives and engaging characters.

McLean was born and raised in the UK and spent many of her childhood holidays in Dorset. She now lives in Birmingham with her wife, three kids, and two cats. However, she tries to spend as much time as possible in Dorset, finding inspiration for her writing in the beautiful British countryside. In fact, she considers herself privileged to be able to use the Dorset landscape as the setting for many of her thrilling stories.
Cumbria Crime Books (with Joel Hames)
# Title Year
1 The Harbour 2023
2 The Mine 2024
Detective Zoe Finch Books
# Title Year
1 Deadly Wishes 2020
2 Deadly Choices 2020
3 Deadly Desires 2020
4 Deadly Terror 2021
5 Deadly Reprisal 2021
6 Deadly Fallout 2021
7 Deadly Christmas 2022
Division Bell Books
# Title Year
1 Torn In Two 2018
2 A House Divided 2018
3 Divide and Rule 2018
4 Divided We Stand 2018
Dorset Crime Books
# Title Year
1 The Corfe Castle Murders 2021
2 The Clifftop Murders 2021
3 The Island Murders 2021
4 The Monument Murders 2021
5 The Millionaire Murders 2022
6 The Fossil Beach Murders 2022
7 The Blue Pool Murders 2023
8 The Lochside Murder 2023
9 The Lighthouse Murders 2023
10 The Ghost Village Murders 2023
Dorset Crime Series in Chronological Order
# Title Year
1 The Corfe Castle Murders 2021
2 The Clifftop Murders 2021
3 The Island Murders 2021
4 The Monument Murders 2021
5 The Millionaire Murders 2022
6 The Fossil Beach Murders 2022
7 The Blue Pool Murders 2023
8 The Lochside Murder 2023
9 The Lighthouse Murders 2023
10 The Ghost Village Murders 2023
London Cozy Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Death at Westminster 2023
2 Death in the West End 2023
3 Death at Tower Bridge 2023
McBride & Tanner Books
# Title Year
1 Blood and Money 2022
2 Death and Poetry 2023
The Village Books
# Title Year
1 After the Flood 2017
2 Thicker Than Water 2018
3 Sea of Lies 2019
4 One Of Us 2019
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Unborn 2020
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 5 Steps to Author Success 2021