There is something alluring (at least for me) with crime novels placed on islands, especially those far up in the north, with bad weather and people that have know each other for generations. I mean it wouldn’t be the same if it would be set on a Caribbean paradise, for instance who would ever wanna...
Fin is sent back to his childhood home to investigate whether a murder is linked to one that he is investigating in Edinburgh.Much of the book is spent looking at Fin's childhood and teenage years. At first I didn't understand why, but it was crucial to the story. Beautifully written, very descripti...
I received an e-copy of The Blackhouse by Peter May from NetGalley. I gave it a four star rating. It is a dark, moody story.A police detective, Fin Macleod has returned from leave because of the accidental death of his son. He's not through grieving & his marriage is on the rocks.His assignment is t...
On the good side: solid plot, smooth interweaving of the now and then, some really beautiful description, and lovely characterization (one struck me as a bit false, but they didn't matter much to the story, I think).On the down side: I am inclined to be suspicious of stories which unfold a truth (no...
This is a book which purports to be a murder mystery set in the Isle of Lewis, in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, but don't be fooled. The murder is, for most of the book, almost entirely peripheral to the story, no more than an excuse for the protagonist, an island native returning to his homeland, for ...
I chose this book because I love mysteries set in bleak, isolated places, so a tale of grisly murder set in the cold, rainy, rocky Scottish Isles promised a ticket to my literary happy place. I was not disappointed.Atmosphere and authenticity are key words for this book. I almost felt the dampness...
The Outer Hebrides are pretty special and the book does them some justice. And the web of human characters is well crafted - I enjoyed getting to know them very much. I like the way that the place with it's geography and history, and the people and their histories combine to underlie the tale.
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