Claws at the Water’s Edge continues Milo Noirex’s gripping Whiskers of the Highlands mystery series, following Angus, the sharp-eyed feline narrator with a talent for uncovering the secrets humans pretend not to see. Three months after the explosive events of Book One, a violent storm hits the Scottish coast and exposes human remains lost for decades. The discovery pulls Moira MacLeish and Angus into a chilling cold case tied to vanished villagers, forged land deeds, and a powerful investor who would do anything to silence the past.
As the truth resurfaces, a local teenager goes missing after stumbling onto evidence meant to stay buried. The investigation twists through abandoned quarries, corrupt histories, and a dangerous network of men protecting their fortune at any cost. With a new constable in charge and a private investigator whose loyalties shift like the tide, Moira finds herself outmatched and outnumbered.
Angus sees through everything. He always does.
Packed with atmospheric tension, layered village secrets, and a fiercely loyal feline sleuth, Claws at the Water’s Edge blends cozy mystery charm with gripping suspense. Perfect for fans of Scottish coastal mysteries, intelligent animal detectives, and character-driven whodunits with emotional depth.