If you ever thought the life of a hairdresser was tranquil, then think again. This is no ordinary hairdresser. Viv Fraser Ph.D and stylist to the Edinburgh establishment, has a double life as an investigative journalist and finds herself involved in some hair-raising, not to mention explosive scenes, as she trawls the seamier side of her city.
Read more below about the indomitable Viv Fraser in the seven book series.
In this fast-paced mystery Viv investigates the case of a missing teenage boy, but her efforts are hampered by people trying to save their own skin. Always top of his class, Andrew’s school blazer turns up on a river path without him. As she picks at the veneer of the Capital’s gay scene Viv discovers an unsavoury mix of lies, jealousy and sexual deceit. Determined to find Andrew, she ignores threats on her life and continues to dig in places that even Detective Marconi has yet to explore.
In this, the second of the Viv Fraser Mysteries, catch up with fast-moving hair-cutting sleuth Viv Fraser as she wrestles with the deceits of people she thought she knew. She goes in search of a missing girl, while tackling the consequences of a case of missing jewellery. An old friend finds himself professionally compromised and seeks Viv's help. And how is she getting on with Sal, and Mac? Or is there somebody else on the scene?
In Digging Up The Dead hairdresser, super-sleuth and resident of Scotland’s capital city Viv Fraser retreats to a cottage in the country for some well earned R&R. However, she soon discovers that walking the dog and staring out at so much green is bad for her health. When DI Marcus Marconi (Mac) arrives to tempt her with a case of unexpected bones on an archaeological site, she’s delighted to be given an excuse to use her intelligence and wit.
Whilst on the case strange incidents occur; a stone tumbles from the chancel of Inchmaholm priory, their hotel room window is smashed, tyres are slashed and Viv is attacked. Were all of these events linked? And who was the intended victim? One case leads to another and Viv discovers that an unlikely link to her past has reared its head.
Back home Viv has become an Auntie. Her glamorous sister Amanda’s life has flipped upside down, and she turns to Viv for help.
The past is a strange country; no one knows that more than Scottish sleuth Viv Fraser. Who is She? sees Viv compelled to investigate a series of misadventures that are much too close to home. In doing so she discovers just how much of her past is in the present, and she risks more than her pride to hunt down the people who have threatened her family. Mac is on hand to help… but will she let him?
Viv Fraser doesn’t think that life can get any stranger, but she’s wrong.
At Sea is the seventh of the Viv Fraser Mysteries. The sassy Scottish super-sleuth continues to live with the ache of her partner’s mysterious death and displacement activity has become the name of the game. Her latest distraction is pretty weird even by her standards. Teaming up with DCI Marcus Marconi, she sets out to uncover some curious maritime activity off the west coast of Scotland. A committed lover of pounding urban pavements, and with no idea what the risks could be, Viv is pushed way beyond her comfort zone. Is this one adventure too far? Can a persistent silent caller wear her down? Has she got what it takes to solve the mystery?
At Sea is set against the stunning backdrop of Scotland’s moody, rugged west coast. If you enjoy mysteries with adventure and strong entertaining characters then you’ll love V. Clifford’s latest page-turner.
In Deception is the Old Black Scottish super sleuth Viv Fraser is faced with a new investigation. When top brass of the National Task Force, summon her to root out a mole within their ranks, she realises she'll be pushed to her limits. Never one to shirk a challenge, this time she's forced to raise her game to dizzying heights. Viv's knowledge of the dark web and an uncanny nose for deceit lead her to uncover an international trafficking ring. It's risky, but she's tenacious. The more she digs the higher the stakes. Would she rather die than disappoint the boss? Has she bitten off more than she can chew? Will she survive? Find out in Deception is the Old Black, the fourth Viv Fraser Mystery.
There’s no code she can’t crack. But this latest gig is murder.
Scottish security hacker Viv Fraser’s personal life has been pushed to the limit. Devastated by the loss of her recent lover, she takes a simple missing person’s case to distract from the pain and guilt. But when her mark turns up dead, she finds herself ensnared in a web of secrets powerful people will kill to protect…
As the body count rises, Viv discovers an ancient symbol linking them all together. With one victim inside a cathedral, her black-hat hacking skills lead her directly into the Vatican Library. And someone wants her to join her ex in the morgue.
Can Viv decode a deadly trail to the killer before she’s shut down permanently?
Wounded Knights is the sixth book in the gripping Viv Fraser Mysteries Scottish crime series. If you like smart heroines, high-tech investigations, and page-turning tension, then you’ll love V. Clifford’s rollercoaster tale.
Coming Soon Book 8 in the Viv Fraser Mysteries!