The Friday Girl
The Friday Girl by R. D. McLean is a compelling addition to the mystery and detective genre, published by Black and White Publishing Limited in March 2025. This 448-page novel follows Detective Constable Elizabeth Burnet, who, newly assigned to CID, faces the challenge of proving her worth in a male-dominated environment. Nicknamed ‘The Friday Girl’ due to her appearance, she discovers evidence of a potential serial killer known as “The Werewolf,” but her concerns are dismissed by her colleagues, leading to her isolation within the department.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will find Burnet teaming up with a recently dismissed detective who shares her suspicions about corruption within the Tayside Police. Together, they delve into the dark underbelly of the police force while trying to uncover the truth behind the recent deaths linked to the killer. The story intricately weaves elements of suspense and crime, exploring themes of misogyny and the struggle for recognition in a challenging professional landscape.
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Newly assigned to CID, Detective Constable Elizabeth Burnet needs to prove herself more than most. In an era rife with misogynistic attitudes, some see her as little more than a pretty face hired to make the department more palatable to the public, giving her the nickname ‘The Friday Girl’.
So when she stumbles across evidence of a nascent serial killer – dubbed “The Werewolf” by the local press – her theories are dismissed as the product of an overactive imagination, and the more she tries to persuade people of the truth, the more she’s alienated from her colleagues. But the killer is out there, hunting for their next victim in the Templeton Woods.
The only person who believes Burnet is a recently dismissed detective with his own agenda: exposing corruption within Tayside Police. Working together, they soon realize that some within the police force may have their own reasons for covering up the recent deaths. And as the killer is exposed, Burnet uncovers the mind of a monster pushed to the edge.
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