Mark M. (rossettie) reviewed on 12/3/2011

This mystery take place over the Christmas holidays. But dont expect too much christmas cheer from this read. Jealousy, lust, envy and Murder are the sentiments of the season in Hamish Macbeths 6th outing, Death of Snob. While some of the characters in this book are a little cookie-cutter M.C. Beaton has her off-beat detective Hamish down pat. This is only my second Hamish Macbeth book to read but already Hamish comes across as a good old friend. Beaton also does a great job capturing the geography, weather and people of the small Scottish Isle in which the mystery takes place. Regarding the Mystery itself. Its good but not great. Was a little disappointed when a key characteristic (i.e. Clue) of the murderer is revealed toward the end of the book. Would have been more convincing if this quality was established earlier on. Instead it comes across as being a bit contrived. But this shouldnt keep you from spending time with Hamish Macbeth. Its a fun and quick read.

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