THE kidnapping of Aberdeen’s own mother-daughter singing sensation, already TV celebrities, puts DS Logan in the professional and public spotlight.

As the investigation quickly runs out of steam, Macrae has to go to even more extreme lengths to try to get a result. Macrae is one tough cop, and this is one tough task he has on his plate.

Thankfully, the inimitable DI Steele is on hand to lighten things up in her own ineffable way, while the world of “celebrities” is dissected with a delicate sharpness.

Macbride at his best.