See Them Run

Detective Clare Mackay, Book 1

By: Marion Todd

Narrated by: Marion Todd

Don’t miss the first novel in a gripping series featuring DI Clare Mackay, perfect for fans of Alex Gray, D. S. Butler and Rachel Amphlett.

On the night of a wedding celebration, one guest meets a grisly end when he’s killed in a hit-and-run. A card bearing the number ‘five’ has been placed on the victim’s chest. DI Clare Mackay, who recently moved to join the St Andrews force, leads the investigation.

The following night another victim is struck down and a number ‘four’ card is at the scene. Clare and her team realise they’re against the clock to find a killer stalking the streets and bent on carrying out three more murders.

To prevent further deaths, the police have to uncover the link between the victims. But those involved have a lot more at stake than meets the eye. If Clare wants to solve the case, she must face her own past and discover the deepest secrets of the victims - and the killer.

©2019 Marion Todd (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd

Critic reviews

“Marion Todd’s welcome addition to the genre feels like a breath of fresh, tartan noir air.” (Scottish Field)

Already on book 8

I am so happy to have found this author with books 1-8 already on audible. I am hoping book 9 will come out in jan 2025 when i renew. The author is the narrator and does a fantastic job. Scottish is one of the hardest accents for me (american) but i understand marion very well. Think sean connery. There are books (my favs) where i just ‘fall’ into . . meaning they keep me engaged all the way through. I get some of the comments on too much police procedural stuff but i find it fascinating. The character claire has a nose for worming out what may be happening. Her sidekick chris doesnt always. Finding out what happened is different than building a police case. Now i realize how hard a police job is to do correctly and with a lot of gray areas in-between. All of the books could be read out of order so far but why would you want that? Each case is different and interesting. Real up to date stuff.

Intriguing

love it. was both compelling and complex enough to grab and keep attention. being narrated my author was a plus as she provided the inflection needed for believability.

Charming

Enjoyed the charming accent of the narrator. Straightforward crime story set in eastern Scotland. Good strong characters.

Good story

I think I have found a new series to listen to. Good characters, good story. The narration was excellent. I think I enjoyed it even more because the author narrated it. Just downloading the second book now.

Excellent Scottish Procedural - Super Narrator

This is a great police procedural. The main characters are well developed, the story engaging, and the plot honest--no magic and no deus ex machina ending. Although I am wary of authors who narrate their own work, this was really, really good. I would like to hear her do other books as well. Will be looking forward to Detective MacKay's next case....hope it is soon.

Narration unbearable

The narration destroyed what seemed a promising novel...tried many times and just couldn't do it....too bad.

A new author for me; a good series start

Quite good! I’m usually not a fan of authors narrating their own books. This isn’t the best narration I’ve heard but it wasn’t bad.

I enjoyed the story. Clare has a backstory that’s still hanging over her head. The other members of her team will be interesting to learn more about. A multiple murder investigation turns into something much more sinister.

I’m glad this is the first in a series.

"A nutter on the loose."

It begins with a man lured from his sister's wedding celebrations with the expectancy of illicit sex, only to be run down, apparently deliberately, by a car. When, later, another man is knocked down and killed in his driveway, it becomes obvious that they had been targeted for murder. See Them Run is the first in a Scottish police procedural, starring D.I.Clare MacKay, newly transferred from busy Glasgow to more sedate St Andrews. The story is quite interesting and, although the characters certainly need more development, it is quite involving. The decision of Marion Todd, the author, to also read the book was, however, a mistake. Although she has a pleasant voice with a clear Scottish accent that is easy to undertsand, her delivery was too slow (speed up to 1.25) and was, at times, jerky plus the recording quality itself would have benefited from better acoustics.

Overall, a good start to a new series and I quite enjoyed it. Will I continue with it to discover how life continues to treat D.I.MacKay in St.Andrews? Doubtful.

Really enjoyed this story!

After a justified shooting, and ensuing fallout, DI MacKay is now in a small town trying to rebuild her life. When the body of a man is found run over, the DI and team determine that is was no accident. Shortly after, another man is killed in the same way and the team is baffled as to the cause. Doesn’t help that the DCI is doubting DI MacKay’s ability to handle the case. As the bodies pile up and the team races to catch a killer…something more horrrific is discovered. Lots of action and well depicted characters. Looking forward to more.
Lastly, the narrator-author did a fantastic job with the audio!!

GREAT PROCEDURAL

Complex, satisfying plot. Amazing to see how the solving of the murders unfolds.

Good character development.

And the author's Irish accent is such a plus. As an American I can't get enough of Irish accents.