The plot of the novel “The Rock” takes place on the Isle of Lewis, far from the shores of northern Scotland. A brutal murder occurred, similar to another that had happened shortly before in Edinburgh. Policeman Fin MacLeod was born on the island, so he was entrusted with the case. Once on site, MacLeod does not yet know that he will have to uncover not only a murder, but also a chilling secret from his own past. Peter May, a famous Scottish detective author and television scriptwriter, filmed a series in Lewes in the Gaelic language and spent several years there. This experience allowed him to give the events described in the book a special authenticity. Pictures of a harsh, gloomy landscape, merciless weather, and traditional bird hunting immerse the reader in the authentic atmosphere of the Scottish countryside.