Really enjoyed another fun addition to the series。Hamish Macbeth is up to his usual ways investigating at its best full of interesting characters great settings。#netgalley #grandcentral
Greg,
I want to thank NetGalley and the the publisher for letting me read and review ‘Death of a Traitor’。 I have read every Hamish Macbeth story and I am extremely glad that R。 W。 Green has continued the series for M。 C。 Beaton。 I actually look forward to reading about the usual cast of characters, pets, and Hamish’s ex-girlfriends, and enjoyed the descriptions of the scenic areas of Scotland where these stories take place。 As usual, Hamish must track down a murderer, using unorthodox methods, often I want to thank NetGalley and the the publisher for letting me read and review ‘Death of a Traitor’。 I have read every Hamish Macbeth story and I am extremely glad that R。 W。 Green has continued the series for M。 C。 Beaton。 I actually look forward to reading about the usual cast of characters, pets, and Hamish’s ex-girlfriends, and enjoyed the descriptions of the scenic areas of Scotland where these stories take place。 As usual, Hamish must track down a murderer, using unorthodox methods, often ignoring direct orders from his superiors, as he tries to protect the reputations of his constituents。 In this case he must put up with his old nemesis, DCI Blair, when his usual supervisor, DCI Jimmy Anderson, is hurt in a car crash。 He is wary when he is teamed up with DC David Forbes, but eventually finds him to be a valuable asset。 Using clues and evidence he removed from crime scene, Hamish pieces together the case, but not before there are more deaths。 Even though R。 W。 Green’s writing style differs from the original author, M。 C。 Beaton, Hamish’s exploits are still exciting and well worth reading。 。。。more
Jessica Hunter,
I’m always a but wary when another writer takes over a series after an authors passing, but I really felt R W Green kept the charming nature of Hamish Macbeth。There is a bit less humor than the original series, but it made for an exciting story with the same lovable and memorable characters。 Thanks for bringing me back to Lochdubh for another adventure with Hamish。 And thanks to #NetGalley and #GrandCentralPublishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review。
LittleRead,
As Hamish investigates the disappearance of a village woman he gets two sides to the coin as he learns more about the missing woman。 As her body and luggage is discovered, it seems the picture of who Kate really was is far darker than even those who didn’t like her have painted。 Hamish is determined to figure out what happened to Kate and what she was hiding。While not quite as cozy as the past, it’s still a good mystery。 Though I think anyone who was really into M。C。 Beaton’s writing and cozines As Hamish investigates the disappearance of a village woman he gets two sides to the coin as he learns more about the missing woman。 As her body and luggage is discovered, it seems the picture of who Kate really was is far darker than even those who didn’t like her have painted。 Hamish is determined to figure out what happened to Kate and what she was hiding。While not quite as cozy as the past, it’s still a good mystery。 Though I think anyone who was really into M。C。 Beaton’s writing and coziness may be a tad disappointed。 。。。more
Andrea Johnson,
Hamish Macbeth is back and up to his usual antics as a policeman in Scotland。 Robert Green is continuing this MC Beaton series and does not disappoint。 Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc。
Linden,
Kate, a woman in the village is missing, and the people he interviewed say how nice she is。 But, as Hamish learns, there’s more to the story。 Kate was up to no good, and there are several people who would wish her gone。 I keep thinking that the series will go back to the way it was with its original author because I like the characters and the setting, but apparently that is not happening。 It’s not that cozy a series anymore when animals are hurt, there are multiple murders, and the Russian mob Kate, a woman in the village is missing, and the people he interviewed say how nice she is。 But, as Hamish learns, there’s more to the story。 Kate was up to no good, and there are several people who would wish her gone。 I keep thinking that the series will go back to the way it was with its original author because I like the characters and the setting, but apparently that is not happening。 It’s not that cozy a series anymore when animals are hurt, there are multiple murders, and the Russian mob is involved。 Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC。 。。。more
Irene,
Death of a Traitor by M。 C。 Beaton Mr。 Green continues the Hamish MacBeth series in the tradition which Ms Beaton would hardily approve。 The second book in the coauthoring is a fast moving, page burner of a mystery。 Tidbits of background information of Hamish's past partners and lady friends are interlaced within the story。 Lugs and Sonsi play a large part in the story with Sonsi proving to be quite the action hero。 An enjoyable and entertaining read。 Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetG Death of a Traitor by M。 C。 Beaton Mr。 Green continues the Hamish MacBeth series in the tradition which Ms Beaton would hardily approve。 The second book in the coauthoring is a fast moving, page burner of a mystery。 Tidbits of background information of Hamish's past partners and lady friends are interlaced within the story。 Lugs and Sonsi play a large part in the story with Sonsi proving to be quite the action hero。 An enjoyable and entertaining read。 Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book 。。。more