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Death at a Scottish Christmas
By (Author) Lucy Connelly
3
Thorndike Press
Thorndike Press
1st January 2025
Large Print Edition
United States
General
Fiction
Crime and mystery fiction
Hardback
Width 140mm, Height 216mm
Merriment, mistletoe, and murder await in the third installment of the Scottish Isle mystery series, perfect for fans of Sheila Connolly and Joanne Fluke.
Sea Isle, Scotland, is magical during the holiday season, and Dr. Emilia McRoy cant wait to enjoy everything her village has to offer. But when the lead singer of a famous band is murdered in the village, just as they were about to launch a world tour, her holiday instantly comes to a halt.
As the bands future hangs in the balance, Emilia discovers that the victim was working on new music that has since disappeared. Were these new lyrics worth killing for And if so, who is the culprit It seems more than one person wanted this music star dead. Shockingly, beloved constable Ewan Campbell becomes the prime suspect in the investigation, putting a damper on the towns festivities.
With an ever-growing list of suspects, Emilia will need all the help she can get to figure out who is framing poor Ewan. Between a secret Santa that wants her dead, stalkers, and killer holiday celebrations, Emilia must see the devil in the details and discover the truth before its too late.
An intricate murder mystery combines with the delights of friendship and the Christmas spirit in a charming Scottish town.
Kirkus Reviews
For fans of Carlene OConnors County Kerry mysteries.
Library Journal
A fast-paced, entertaining cozy mystery . . . [With] enough twists and turns to keep me turning the pages well into the night.
Mangattan Book Review
A satisfying mystery set in a picturesque village with a killer as unrelenting as the Scottish spirit and the falling snow. Highly recommended!
Fresh Fiction
The great cozy setting is matched here by the lovable but flawed characters and the tricky whodunit element. Readers wont see the ending coming.
First Clue
Readers will love this series.
Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
Lucy loves traveling the world, but her favorite place is at home with her dogs and family. That said, she's always up for adventure and is constantly on the lookout for killer inspiration--as in who will be the next killer in her books
She has a master's degree in humanities and enjoys learning all the things.