Received ARC copy from Harper Collins and Netgalley for honest read and review.
This is such a good book,I could not out it down.It had me hooked from the very beginning and kept going until the end

Logan is such a wonderful character that you cannot help feeling sorry for him as he tries to solve the murders of some prominent people with the aid of some rather outlandish police characters especially Tufty....

Very good story and it was such a joy to read that I cannot wait to read more in the series

My first read of a Stuart MacBride book. He writes the way I like and grabs the reader immediately in fast paced action combined with dark humour throughout. Logan McRae character quite complex but leads me to want to read earlier books in the series. Would definitely recommend this book.

I totally enjoyed this and found it fast paced and entertaining. Will certainly read more by the same Stuarts work in the future.

I love a good Stuart MacBride ... I especially love a good Stuart MacBride when there's a long suffering Logan McRae and a bad (oh so very bad ... and decidedly naughty) Roberta Steele in the mix. The dynamics between the characters is fresh despite the fact we're into double figures now with this series and with each new book it seems that MacBride always manages to create distinct voices for his characters. So ... what's All That's Dead about? Well, here's the blurb ...

All That's Dead kicks off with a dramatic, almost cinematic, horror type, first chapter ... it was one of those where I was very nearly on the edge of my seat ready to screech. In true MacBride style he builds the tension to a crescendo, that was almost so acute it was like scraping fingernails across a blackboard ... then the plot thickens.

Talking of plot ... brilliant ... links and subplots and interlinks are woven so tightly, you can't see the seams. From suspects to targets to police... the clues are all there, leading to a very satisfying climax.

I love the way he links current agendas with past ones and the introduction of domestic terrorism, not focusing on Muslims, is a refreshing change. But, as ever with MacBride, it is the characterisation that draws me in. I love Tufty ... love the linguistic idiosyncracies, love the way he jumps off the page as a very real, lovable character... the epilogue was pure genius! But more than that ... it's the human element that is so intriguing in MacBride's body of work. The little observations that pique your interest, the little comments that build the characters into unique entities, the kindness hidden under veneers of selfishness (I'll let you work out which character each of the above relates to) that are so compelling.

MacBride's usual mix of humour and darkness never fails to impress me and it is that balance that keeps the characters human. As usual, family life and relationships are threaded beautifully through the drama of the ongoing police investigation. Poor Logan, still working in Professional Standards, could well do without being dragged into this investigation, yet he just gets on with it.

I loved this and I don't think anyone would be disappointed with it. 5*'s from me.

'All That's Dead' by Stuart MacBride is the 12th instalment featuring one of my all time favourite characters, Inspector Logan McRae. As we begin Logan is returning to work following a year off on sick leave and is hoping for a quiet start back. Unfortunately - and in true McRae tradition - it's not long before a grisly crime is committed.
Professor Wilson, an anti-independence campaigner appears to be missing with his blood soaked cottage kitchen seemingly pointing to suspicious circumstances. Prof Wilson has no shortage of enemies given his controversial opinions and Logan's supervisors are pushing for a quick result leaving Logan under pressure to produce results.
As with previous Logan McRae books the victim count is high, the violence is horrific, the plot is tightly woven and the humour is delicious! DS Roberta Steel is back in all her acerbic and wonderful glory and it's fair to say that she gets many of one-liners. There are many fantastic characters, both old and new, but it's hard to beat Steel for sheer enjoyment - I love her!
I have been a long time fan of the author and have read everything he has written so if you haven't yet read anything by Stuart MacBride I would highly recommend that you do - and start with the Logan McRae series! I can't wait for the next instalment.
5 stars and huge thanks to Netgalley, publishers and Mr MacBride for this excellent read!

I’m a huge fan of the Logan McRae series of novels and they just keep getting better. All the familiar much-loved characters are there – Steele, Rennie and Tufty – in this topical political story about extreme Scottish nationalists. The dark humour offsets the gruesome nature of their discoveries in this case. There is a vivid sense of place and the use of local dialect adds colour and realism – I have previously lived in this part of Scotland and Aberdeenshire jumps off the page in all its glory. This is crime writing at its best and I hope it’s not the last we see of Logan McRae. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC to review.

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Now I LOVE all of Stuart Macbride's previous books and I LOVE the characters of Logan and Steel but I really struggled with getting into this one. Usually with a series there is a subtle recap in each book to remind forgetful readers what have happened previously and I feel this was lacking in this. If I'd reread the last one before starting I do think i would have had a different experience as towards the end I did end up enjoying it.
Despite this I would recommend to Logan fans, although I would suggest if you have a poor memory like me then to maybe recap the previous books before starting!

Logan McRae is back in another exciting crime thriller . Returning to duty from injury he is soon back investigating murders , this time committed by an outrageous Scottish Nationalist group . All is not as it seems as the story evolves and the hunt narrows down . The usual grumpy banter from Roberta Steel adds levity to the more serious events playing out .

I’m a huge fan of the Logan McRae novels. It’s unfortunate that All That’s Dead is the first one I’ve reviewed because, although it’s an enjoyable enough read, it’s not my favourite.

For the uninitiated, Logan McRae is a police officer in the Aberdeen area. The premise that makes these novels so fascinating, as Stuart MacBride explained to the Partners in Crime podcast, is the opposite of the familiar crime fiction trope of the larger-than-life detective.

Logan is a conscientious, competent, but fundamentally ordinary man, surrounded by colleagues who range from the mildly eccentric to the bizarre. Throw in a satirical eye for cultural trends and MacBride’s books combine, with acrobatic grace, lacerating comedy and some very dark and brutal crimes.

All That’s Dead starts more quietly than most. A prominent anti-nationalist academic is reported missing from his home. Although a large amount of blood is left at the scene, there is no clear indication of whether he is alive or dead, or whether anyone else is involved. Perhaps for this reason, the investigation lacks a great sense of urgency. Logan’s role in it is also a slightly odd one. He is now working for Professional Standards, the body that investigates the failings of other police officers, and he is assigned to babysit the inspector on this case when it emerges that he has a past as a militant nationalist.

Over the past 11 books, Logan has been through every horror you can imagine (and quite a few you could never have thought of) both personally and professionally. As a reader, I’d find myself desperately thinking, please don’t do that to Logan! That is perhaps why the last two books have dialled things back. But of course it’s that feeling that you want, because it means you’re fully engaged.

As this case escalates, Logan becomes fully embroiled in the investigation of what appears to be an extremist nationalist group. His role as investigator of both the case and the detective running it leads to lots of internal conflict. He also works alongside a number of the regular characters, including Steel.

Ah, Steel. If you’ve been reading the series (and I’d recommend reading them in order) you’ll know that Steel has been present in Logan’s life from the start. She has had a fabulous arc, from loud-mouthed lazy manipulator, to glimpses of hidden depth and brilliance, to insights into her personal life, to confrontations with danger. The relationship between Logan and Steel has similarly evolved. But now I’m not sure where else it has to go.

All That’s Dead ends with a nice little vignette featuring many of the main characters, set a year after the climax of the case. It almost made me wonder if MacBride was drawing a line — and whether that might not be a bad thing.

I received a copy of All That’s Dead from the publisher via Netgalley.

A police procedural with a dark sense of humour. Some brilliantly wry observations and witty dialogue keep the story moving at a cracking pace. Excellent for fans of Chandler or Robert B Parker
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC

I have tried to read Stuart MacBride's books before and sorry to say this one was a struggle, the underlying plot was ok but it felt very political and the Scottish Police force very biased
I did not like the language used thought it was unnecessary as was the extreme anti-English talk and talk of terrorism
I am sure some people will love this book unfortunately it wasn't for me

This is the first book by Stuart MacBride that I've read and I will certainly look for more of his great Logan McRae novel series. The Scottish author uses a well-crafted and measured prose full of humor that gives "All That's Dead" a unique feeling as the comical elements offer relief to the reader who indulges in a grisly storyline that sets off when a middle-aged professor and fierce anti-independence campaigner goes missing.

What I found most interesting about this book was the socio-political context of the whole story which revolves around the current political climate in Scotland, and concerns the "war" between the pro-independent Scottish Nationalists and the faction that supports the country's unity with England. MacBride is very careful in order not to show his own views on the subject and restricts himself in narrating an enjoyable police procedural storyline with a lot of sub-plots and high levels of intrigue.

I also liked the protagonist, Logan McRae, who is one of the most compelling characters in today's crime fiction, McRae returns to action after one year of leave and he is ordered to monitor the police investigation in order to avoid any mistakes or bad exposition of the police force. Unfortunately, McRae quickly learns that the officer in charge of this investigation was a member of a far-right organization in the past. The top brass becomes furious and set McRae responsible for the handling and the result of the investigation. I will not say anything more as it would spoil the great reading experience.

Stuart MacBride is another talented Scottish crime ficiton author like Peter May, Denise Mina, Christopher Brookmyre, and Val MacDermid. It seems that the quality of the country's crime fiction is getting higher every year to the point that one can compare it with the giants of the genre such as the American or the Scandinavian Noir. Let's not forget the international festival "Bloody Scotland", which is held in Stirling for 2019, where the top crime fiction authors are attending each year, a massively popular event equal to the most prestigious awards in the genre.

Another unputadownable (not a word I know but best describes any new MacBride book) read from Stuart MacBride. He gets the mix of everyday policing/banter and the serious side of a murder investigation just right.

A topical plot with pro-Union figures being abducted and parts removed as Logan, Steel, Tufty and Rennie strive to stop the abudctions and in Logan's case keep his credibility.

If you are a fan of the series you'll love this one and if it's your first time with Logan & co get reading pronto.

I'm a huge fan of Logan McRae so I was really looking forward to All That's Dead and my God it didn't disappoint! It's crackingly well paced and both tense and laugh out loud funny at times. I cannot recommend it enough. I also think Tufty should be PM.

A most interesting and exciting read. The story centres on the diverse characters that make up the squad of detectives that are charged with solving the abduction of a prominent political figure and the possible link to that of a missing politician. The dialogue of repartee and bitching between the officers as they chase leads that seem to go nowhere is quite fun until things get more serious as the conflicts between nationalists and unionists begin to become to the fore for the crimes that turn to the possibility of murder and torture. The story provides a fascinating insight into the life of Police Scotland Aberdeen detectives and the possible emergence of political extremists.

Detective Inspector Logan McRae is back to work, again. This is the 14th Logan McRae novel and like the others, it doesn’t disappoint. Joined again by Roberta Steel, along with some other familiar names from previous books, there is a great mix of characters and more than a few personality clashes that frequently involve a wide and colourful range of language and general name calling.
This story centres around the politically sensitive topic of the Scottish/English divide and particularly the extremists amongst them. Filled with all the twists and turns that you would expect from a Stuart MacBride novel, along with a fare share of blood and violence.
A great story that will have you hooked from start to finish. My thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for the ebook in return for an honest review

I am sorry but this is my first experience of Stuart MacBride's offerings and I am afraid I disagree with almost all of the previous raving reviewers. I found it sooooo heavy on the Scotland Vs England politics that I almost gave up more than once. I did enjoy the skeleton of the story and what was going on almost in the background ie the crime, but the politics did it for me.
The main character seemed almost an after-thought although I would welcome Tufty having his own series of adventures alongside one of the forensic experts whose name escapes me - there you are, I do not think this series is one of the most memorable, sorry.

Back at work after injury, Logan draws the short straw and finds himself on a stint with Professional Standards. While investigating the teenage misdemeanours of a colleague, Logan is drawn into the case which is causing consternation - over the course of 8 days, prominent pro-union/anti-independence advocates vanish, leaving significant bloodstains behind them. What is going on??

Brilliantly crafted characters

This is not your usual crime novel. Exploring racism and fanaticism in the heart of Scotland, McBride drives the point home that desire for s free Scotland doesn’t have to be driven by bigotry. His tale follows the grisly deaths of outspoken anti-independence campaigners whose body parts are mailed to their workplaces, telling a story to those who will listen. Meanwhile their torture videos are spread worldwide on the internet by far right groups. McBrides characters are strong and easy to follow; as is the storyline . This is my first of his novels but won’t be the last I read