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Scotland’s Views Are To Die For.
Turns Out Some People Do.
Joana and Brian are the kind of sleuthing duo you’d happily road-trip with – provided you can survive the banter. Armed with cameras, stubborn optimism, and a thermos of green tea, they head north to capture Scotland at its most dramatic.
But then the beauty spots they visit start turning into crime scenes.
Young photographers with drones are being murdered at Scotland’s most scenic locations, and the killer leaves a disturbing calling card: a perfectly balanced stack of stones beside each body, topped with a neat little thumbs up. A deadly cairn.
The police settle fast on a suspect. Joana isn’t convinced. From Aberdeen to Orkney and across the wild, wind-battered Highlands, she and Brian chase leads through villages full of eccentric locals, tartan-clad dogs, whisky-fuelled wisdom, and the occasional truly questionable “Scottish delicacy”.
Can Joana and Brian catch the killer before the next cairn appears?
Deadly Cairns is a cozy, twisty, road-trip mystery packed with clever clues, breathtaking scenery, and laugh-out-loud British banter. Page-turning enough to keep you up far too late, and charming enough to make you forgive the Scottish weather.
Review:
A fun cozy that delightfully blends the magic of natural Scotland with modern influencers, and those that just want to enjoy the beauty around them, and a diligent pair of photographers who like nothing better to go a sleuthing! Brian works for Joanna, helping her take photos for travel guides and is the perfect comedy foil for her (think Gen Z teenager, and you're close!). I loved finding out unique things about Scotland, as the duo roamed in search of the killer. Yes, I did figure out who the suspect was early, but I was having such a blast with the duo trying to outdo the local plods, that I had to read til the end! I'm looking forward to reading more books in this series!
About the Author:
I live on the coast of the North Sea in North East Scotland. My stories are of course fiction, but they draw heavily on my real experiences in the Scottish hills. Thankfully, there aren’t nearly as many dead bodies in real life, though many of my quirkier characters are inspired by the wonderful people I’ve met.
In my previous life, I worked as a journalist and travelled the world. These days, you’re more likely to find me in my garden with a pen and paper than on a plane. When I head out into the Highlands, I usually bring a thermos of green tea and something vegan that is easy to pack for a picnic (I love eating!).
I’ve chosen the Highland Coo as the symbol for The Highland Mysteries because, to me, there isn’t a more magnificent animal in the world. They are wild, beautiful, and never really tamed. Just like Scotland itself.
While my books are full of secrets and the occasional corpse, I promise to skip the grisly details. My goal is to give you an escape: a clever twist, a bit of amusement, and a chance to laugh before you return to reality.
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