They have gathered together on one of the more remote Hebridian islands, to participate in what they have been told is a psychological experiment on fear. All under the guidance and control of Dr Crogil. Someone who is, apparently, unknown to the ten test subjects.
But they become trapped on the island by an increasingly violent storm. And they quickly learn that the true intentions of Dr Crogil might not be quite as innocent as they were lead to believe. In fact, they learn that Dr Crogil's intentions might be far more deadly that they could ever have imagined or feared.
Because, one-by-one, the lives of the ten terrified test subjects are being brutally snuffed out as they are murdered and it becomes clear that there is a plot to murder every last one of them. With each death a single line of the tradition rhyme about magpies that is displayed about the fireplace in the house is removed.
Unsurprisingly, the survivors mentally break down. They begin to accept that they have no options but to accept their fates.
The tensions amongst the diminishing survivors begins to mount. Who who is responsible for the murders of their compatriots? Could they possibly discover Dr Crogil before the entire rhyme is expunged from the wall?
And if they find him, what will happen then?
Will any of them survive?
This is a deeply riveting and psychological thriller and will make an excellent Christmas present for the murder mystery fan in your life.
It is published by The Book Guild at £8.99.
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