Ann G. (anitag) -
A troup of flashy, bed-tempered filmakers arrive in Lockdubh and bring trouble and murder with them. Hamish suspects from the beginning that the first murder was not accidental and finds himself dealing with an aging mstery writer furious about the changes from her book to the risque tv pilot. I've read all of B.C. Beaton's books on Hamish Macbeth and find them very entertaining and addictive. Clean, easy to read cozy mysteries. High recommned to those who love "cozies."
Stephanie S. (punkinema) -
Hamish feels a bit sorry for the lonely spinster and invites her to dinner. The 70 year old lady is vain and class conscious so has not made any friends. To her delight, her last book is going to be made into a TV show. She does not know that the scriptwriter completely changes the characters, time of the book, etc. The scriptwriter is hard to deal with and many people on the show and off, including the author have shouted they will kill him. He ends up dead along with the leading lady. In this case, there are too many suspects and Hamish has a time of it narrowing it down.
If you love reading books that take place in the Highlands (and even if you just love a good mystery), you'll love this book!
Eadie B. (eadieburke) -
Lockdubh Constable Hamish Macbeth meets with a troupe of filmmakers in the nearby Town of Drim. Patricia Matryn-Boyd is soon a victim and as the culprit strikes again, Hamish must quickly find the right killer. This is a fun entertaining read with quirky characters. the plot is so off-the wall and the ending is a complete surprise. If you like a little suspense with your mystery, then you will love this book.
M. C. Beaton never disappoints. Well-constructed mystery with every line relative to the story (i.e., without a lot of "padding" as found in so many books). Just wish she could write as fast as I can read; once started, her books are hard to put down.
