About this book:

The Last Train to Ravenswood follows Angus MacLeod, a reclusive academic, and Detective Inspector Miles as they unravel a deadly conspiracy aboard a remote Scottish train. When a body is discovered on the tracks, the journey becomes a hunt for a killer among the passengers. The mystery deepens with a second murder and the mysterious disappearance of several individuals, including staff. Clues such as a silver thistle brooch and a wooden raven point to a hidden feud rooted in Ravenswood’s history. The investigation reveals that the killings are tied to the Vane siblings, Julian and Elara, who orchestrated a complex scheme to reclaim ancestral lands by exploiting a fabricated historical rivalry between the MacKay and Carmichael families. Their plan involves symbolic murders, a stolen royal charter, and a ritualistic "masterpiece" that nearly culminates in a catastrophic train derailment.

As the investigation progresses, the truth emerges about the Vanes’ manipulation of history to legitimize their claim to Ravenswood. The siblings used the train as a stage, with Elara posing as a dining car worker while Julian orchestrated murders and disappearances. The arrival of the train in Ravenswood leads to a final confrontation at the Whispering Cairn, where Elara attempts to destroy evidence but is thwarted. The siblings are ultimately arrested, their elaborate deception unraveled through confessions and historical evidence. The resolution exposes their fraud, restoring the true history of the estate and ensuring justice for the victims. The story concludes with the Ravenswood Express secured, the conspiracy dismantled, and the surviving passengers reflecting on the chilling blend of myth and murder that nearly consumed them.