Bagpipes and Blood is set in the Highlands of Scotland and is a sequel to the novel Ghosts in the Wood. Stuart Brodie and Ryan Jones have now formed an alliance. Ryan Jones is asked by D.I Ian Brady to come out of retirement to investigate a very mysterious case. The intrepid Ryan Jones with the help of Stuart Brodie sets about trying to solve the murders which took place fifty years ago. There are, however, sinister and very dangerous people who have an interest in the case. These people have no morals whatsoever, and no mercy for anyone that gets in their way. As Ryan and Stuart dig deeper into the past things start becoming very ugly, and innocent people begin to suffer. Tensions rise and friendships are put to the test. There is gruesome scenes and moments of sadness keeping the reader engrossed and intrigued right to the very end.