Death of a Traitor By M. C. Beaton [PDF]

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Book/Novel Author: M. C. Beaton

Book/Novel Title: Death of a Traitor

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In this addition to a New York Times bestselling mystery series, Sergeant Hamish Macbeth—Scotland’s most quick-witted but unambitious policeman—investigates the disappearance of a local woman who is more than she seems. 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 leaving for good. But two weeks later, Kate’s cousin arrives in town with the news that Kate has gone missing—and she demands that the local police step in.                                    Sergeant Hamish Macbeth is called in to investigate the disappearance, and soon he is befuddled by a storm of lies, intrigue, and scandal . . . and the sneaking suspicion that Kate was someone much more sinister than she claimed. Torn between loyalty to Lochdubh and his job, Hamish begins threading his way through a maze of deceit, quickly finding himself on the trail of a ruthless, treacherous murderer. If he catches the killer, peace can return to the village. If he fails, he will lose everything: his job, his home, and the life he so loves in Lochdubh.
And a jaunt across the Scottish Highlands,chasing whomever killed the beautiful blackmailer. A real whodunnit. Give it a read!
Another wonderful Hamish Macbeth mystery. This one not quite as cozy as I expected, but still enjoyable. I didn’t quite understand how Auld Mary’s Tale fit in, but I’m sure that’s my denseness. Always nice to visit Lochdubh. We love Graeme Malcolm’s narration. Just right for the material.
This latest in the stories of Hamish Macbeth was a satisfying read. It has a complex plot and a satisfying ending it is not as lighthearted as the previous books. I hope the series continues as the protagonist and the descriptions of the highlands are delightful along with the mysteries that are so satisfying.
The descriptive scenes, fast moving plot with twists and turns, the array of diverse characters with secrets all made for the best book yet in the series.

It is always painful when a favorite literary character in a series disappears. Sometimes the author has moved on, e.g. Mosley’s Fearless Jones; McKinty’s Sean Duffy. Or sadly the author has died, e.g. Peters’ Amelia Peabody; Cussler’s Isaac Bell. But occasionally the reader lucks out when the character survives. After a rough start, Felix Francis skillfully picked up his father’s mantle (although Dick Francis did not use a continuing lead-character). And now we can report that Hamish Macbeth is alive and well. The hybrid posthumous novel that came out after Beaton’s death left fans with misgivings, but like Francis, this R.W. Green’s solo installment has proven to be a winner. I had hoped that this would be the opportune time for Blair to be killed off; even Jimmy Anderson has gotten obnoxious, but so be it. The only misstep Green makes is the exceedingly weak tie-in to the title, using a story within a story for the tie-in, when the entire device is unnecessary.

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