For one man, the past will never stay buried.

Ian Quinn has spent his life protecting children from the monsters that live among us. As a Child Protection Officer, Ian places their lives above his own, and has no qualms about getting his hands dirty when it comes to protecting those who can't protect themselves. Years ago, Ian was unable to protect his own daughter when she was killed, and has channeled the anger and sadness into his vocation. Ian has tried to bury his past. But the past is far from done with him.

Ian's own father left years ago, leaving Ian and his sister alone. But out of the blue Ian is called by an attorney, claiming his father has recently died and named Ian in his will. Ian had assumed his father was long dead, and confused as to what he could possibly be needed for. When Ian goes to the lawyer's office, he is given three items:

The first is a key.
The second is a deed to his grandfather's old butcher shop.
The Third is a letter from his from his father that reads simply and cryptically:

"Sorry for everything, son, but it's your burden now."

Born in Scotland, living in Canada and writing fast-paced fiction, Grant likes to wear a kilt and toque with his six-guns. Often compared to Harlan Coben and Linwood Barclay, Grant has three internationally published thrillers to his name - Switch, No Cry for Help, and K.A.R.M.A. - that have earned him an avalanche of positive reviews and loyal readership around the globe. He also has a secret identity as mystery writer M.C. Grant (Oops, there goes that secret) who pens the Dixie Flynn mysteries set in San Francisco. As a journalist, Grant has won numerous awards across Canada and the U.S., including one in 2012 from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia — the same organization that Dixie’s fictitious San Francisco NOW belongs to. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of Monday Magazine in Victoria, B.C.

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"A completely riveting, compulsive page-turner of a read from cover to cover, The Butcher's Son reveals author Grant McKenzie's truly remarkable storytelling skills."

--Midwest Book Review

"(An) adrenaline-powered thriller...McKenzie catapults the reader into a complex and gripping story...The fast-moving plot throws out new questions and fresh possibilities at almost every turn. The answers lead to an ending that packs a surprise punch. Witty dialogue, two-fisted (when necessary) action, and emotional depth."—Publishers Weekly

"The mystery at the heart of the book is an intriguing one, full of many twists and turns that keep readers not so much guessing as reacting."—Bookreporter

Praise for SPEAK THE DEAD

"Speak The Dead is a powerful new addition to the thriller market. Grant McKenzie’s writing is sharp, insightful and drips with suspense, and Sally is the believable protagonist one finds in a Harlan Coben novel. Hang on. This one rockets from the start and the pages just keep turning to the thrilling end.”
—Robert Dugoni, #1New York Times bestselling author ofMy Sister’s Grave

"Part murder mystery, part supernatural thriller, SPEAK THE DEAD starts fast right out of the gate and keeps gaining momentum, the kind of book that grows in interest and what's truly at stake as the story unfolds.”
—Andrew Gross,New York Times bestselling author ofDon't Look Twice andOne Mile Under

Praise for the novels of Grant McKenzie:

SWITCH
"A terrific little-guy-in-big-trouble thriller moving at warp speed - with the emphasis on warp."
—Lee Child, #1New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series

"Grant McKenzie really knows how to make a story move."
—Linwood Barclay, bestselling author ofNo Time For Goodbye

"Think Harlan Coben on speed with a heart breaking compassion that will literally have you biting your nails."
—Ken Bruen, bestselling author of the Jack Taylor series

'Switch crackles with suspense and is as tense as a switchblade opening in a dark alley.'
—Rick Mofina, international bestselling author ofSix Seconds

"Switch is not merely good, it's damned good."
—David Hagberg, best-selling author ofJoshua's Hammer

K.A.R.M.A.
"Grant McKenzie is a terrific novelist."—Tess Gerritsen

“K.A.R.M.A. is one fine piece of work”
—Andrew Vachss,New York Times bestselling author

"I was gripped from page one."—Stephen Leather