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Sergeant Hamish Macbeth—Scotland's most quick witted but unambitious policeman—is back to investigate the disappearance of a local woman who is more than she seems, in this new mystery in M.C. Beaton's beloved, New York Times bestselling series.
Synopsis:
Kate Hibbert is all too eager to lend a hand to her neighbors. Although she has been a resident of the sleepy village of Lochdubh for only a year, in that time Kate has alienated one too many of its residents with her interfering—and not entirely well-intentioned—ways. When Kate’s neighbor sees her lugging a heavy suitcase to the bus stop, he hopes that the prying woman is gone for good. But two weeks later, Kate’s cousin arrives in town with the news that Kate has gone missing.
Hamish Macbeth is called in to investigate the disappearance, and soon he is befuddled by the discovery of Kate’s body, her suitcase . . . and the sneaking suspicion that Kate was someone much more sinister than she claimed.
Review:
Ah Hamish, I've missed your calm patience! Unlike other police procedurals, Hamish always takes things at a slower pace, yet ends up with the same result- closed cases. In this latest book, his past comes back to him as he searches for yet another constable. With the regional bosses thinking he needs to be put aside, he soon shows them why local knowledge may be the key to solvingKate's disappearance, and everything the follows like dominoes. This is a great installment in the series (#35), and perfect as a stand alone, way to get back into the series, or as an intro to it. perfect for reading curcled up with your fav hot beverage, don't miss this one, it comes out today!
About the Author:
M. C. Beaton, hailed as the "Queen of Crime" by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV and public television—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton started her career writing historical romances under several pseudonyms as well as her maiden name, Marion Chesney. Her books have sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide. She dies in 2019
A long-time friend of M. C. Beaton, R. W. Green has written numerous works of fiction and non-fiction. He lives in Surrey with his family and a black Labrador called Flynn. He has continued the work of MC Beaton, starting with Hot to Trot, which he co-wrote with her, and then continuing on her character's legacies with both series (Death Of A Green-Eyed Monster was his first Hamish book).
For updates, follow M.C. Beaton at facebook.com/MCBeatonAuthor. You can find complete book lists and sign up for her exclusive fan newsletter at her website, www.MCBeaton.com
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