“A super cosy mystery, best read on a Sunday afternoon with tea and biscuits” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Portobello, Scotland. Grace McKenna is just back from a hearty breakfast at The Espy seaside pub when a perplexing mystery arrives at her door. Glamorous widow Sylvia Gordon is determined to find the truth about the death of her husband, Paul. Once a local celebrity with supposed psychic abilities, Paul is now the talk of the town after a deadly fall from the tower at a nearby college. The locals believe it was a tragic accident, maybe even a consequence of dabbling too deep into the psychic realm? But Grace has a feeling there's more than meets the eye… With the help of Tobias Sloan – a dashing English journalist with a keen appetite for mysteries – Grace starts unravelling the puzzle of Paul's last days. As she digs deeper, it becomes clear that plenty of people had reason to want Paul gone. Both his work and home life were rife with long-held grudges… was one of Paul’s trusted friends actually his murderer? Then, Grace’s search takes a frightening turn when another body is found – this time in the changing rooms of the posh local golf club. Uncovering a shocking secret linking the two deaths, Grace finds her professional and personal boundaries beginning to blur. She is left to face not only the ghosts of her own past, but also the prospect of a killer stalking the cobbled lanes of Edinburgh. Can Grace uncover the truth before another innocent life is taken? A totally unputdownable Scottish mystery, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Clare Chase and Frances Evesham. What readers are saying about this book: "I freaking loved it... a seriously brilliant page turner that will have you hooked from start to finish." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I burst into tears at the end of the book; the scene was both shocking and so good! Murder by the Seaside definitely had me hooked, and I cannot wait to read more in the Grace McKenna series…I really liked this book, and I liked the author's writing style. I cannot wait for more books! A 5++ rating!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I absolutely loved this book. Kept me gripped on so many levels." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I have not been so drawn into a book for a long time. So much so I sat up for two nights reading it." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was hooked on this book from page one, and it never dropped me! A compelling, twisty story with rounded, believable characters and a plot that kept me guessing. Even the very last line of the book came as a complete - and fantastic - surprise. I can't wait to read the next thriller with Grace at the helm. Highly recommended!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I’ve found my new favourite series and I’ll be waiting to preorder the next in the series and catch up with Grace and the Gang.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Loved, loved, loved this story. Cannot wait to see what happens next. Will recommend to others.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping! I can't wait for #2 in the hopefully not too distant future. Highly recommended.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Detective Grace McKenna Scottish Murder Mystery

Murder by the Seaside

Grace McKenna sits outside the café with her faithful dog Harvey at her feet, gazing over the sea at Portobello Beach. She sneaks Harvey a piece of sausage and he scoffs it happily. Life doesn’t get much better than this, she thinks, turning her face to the early morning sun. But in the shadowy corridors of nearby Castle Traprain, a remorseless killer is preparing to strike… Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s been one thing after another for Detective Grace McKenna and her team at the fledgling Portobello Detective Agency, and she’s finally enjoying some peace as the leaves turn and Autumn beckons. But when a wealthy local landowner contacts her about a case so sensitive he can’t even discuss it over the phone, Grace is instantly intrigued. Russian collector Sacha Komorov lives out of the public eye, despite his immense wealth and marriage to a famous ex-prima ballerina. As Grace gazes at the ominous silhouette of his Scottish estate, Castle Traprain, with its high walls and thrusting turrets, a shiver runs down her spine. Komorov himself is just as forbidding as he discloses the disappearance of a priceless rose-diamond Fabergé egg from his collection. It's an inside job, and he needs Grace to uncover the traitor within his own household. As Grace dives into the case, her team goes undercover at Castle Traprain to win the trust of the staff. But things take an unexpected turn when Komorov's beautiful and troubled wife, Katya, begs for Grace's help to catch a disturbing stalker. Are the two cases connected? And why does Katya want to keep her husband in the dark about hiring Grace? The plot thickens when one of the potential suspects is found murdered in the Housekeeper's quarters. It seems this is no ordinary jewel thief. The killer lurking within Castle Traprain will do anything to achieve their ends and, as the tension mounts, Grace and her team find themselves ultimately becoming targets in an increasingly deadly game… An unputdownable Scottish mystery that will have you turning the pages to find out what happens next, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Faith Martin and Frances Evesham. What readers are saying about this series: “I was engrossed… I’ve found my new favourite series and I’ll be waiting to preorder the next in the series and catch up with Grace and the Gang. ⭐️ The last page was WOW⭐️.” Online reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I was hooked on this book from page one, and it never dropped me! A compelling, twisty story with rounded, believable characters and a plot that kept me guessing. Even the very last line of the book came as a complete – and fantastic – surprise. I can't wait to read the next thriller with Grace at the helm. Highly recommended!” Online reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “There are some good ‘wow’ moments and reveals that I did not see coming. And I burst into tears at the end of the book; the scene was both shocking and so good!... Definitely had me hooked, and I cannot wait to read more in the Grace McKenna series.” Online reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I was impressed! Glued to the pages, I had trouble putting it down… An excellent plot, a great set of mysteries and some special characters. And the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping!” Online reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This was amazing. It had me hooked from the very beginning all the way to the end. I could not put it down it was so good!” Online reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Murder at Castle Traprain

‘I was engrossed... I've found my new favourite series.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When young, pretty Eliza Anderson walks through Grace McKenna’s door begging for help finding her missing sister, it sparks the Portobello Detective Agency’s most dangerous investigation to date. The trail leads Grace and her team to a plush clinic nestled in Scotland’s remote wilderness. On the surface, Whiteadder House seems too good to be true, offering miracle cures and luxury comfort at no cost. But as they dig deeper, the cracks in its gleaming façade start to show. Before long, Grace and her protégée Hannah are fighting to infiltrate Whiteadder’s inner sanctum, going undercover while racing to uncover its dark secrets. Little do they know that Whiteadder’s founders have been buying influence at the highest levels to keep prying eyes away, and this time Grace is not going to get any help from the police. Has her handsome ex-husband Brodie been compromised too? With the facility locked down tight and a web of corruption allowing Whiteadder to operate unchecked, Grace must trust her instincts and sacrifice everything to find a way in to save her client’s sister – and, even more difficult, a way out. Then a young woman’s body is found on a nearby beach – could it be linked to the clinic? Grace knows she must find out before more lives are lost... A totally gripping Scottish cozy mystery. Fans of Clare Chase, Faith Martin and Frances Evesham will love this series. What readers are saying about this series: “A super cosy mystery, best read on a Sunday afternoon with tea and biscuits” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Gripping from the start, with twists that will leave your head spinning! An excellent murder mystery… I couldn't put it down.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved this cozy mystery. I was captivated from the start… intricate characters, and tons of moving pieces which set it apart from others in this genre… had me guessing the whole time… cannot wait for the next.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This book was a nail biter and had me hooked from page one. There is a twisty plot, plenty of red herrings, and likeable main characters. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Couldn't put it down.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “An atmospheric and gripping Scottish mystery… this novel unfolds a tale of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected connections… an unputdownable mystery that leaves readers craving more." Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Wow what a book! Thank you ever so much for the opportunity to review. I could not put it down.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A Grace McKenna Mystery

Murder at Whiteadder House

‘Gripping … a compelling and authentic page-turner’ Sunday Mail‘A must read!’ Reader review ‘A sparkling debut!’ Reader review The first in an exciting new Scottish crime thriller series. Perfect for fans of L J Ross, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves. Ex-priest DI Frank Farrell has returned to his roots in Dumfries, only to be landed with a disturbing murder case. Even worse, Farrell knows the victim: Father Boyd, the man who forced him out of the priesthood eighteen years earlier. With no leads, Farrell must delve into the old priest’s past, one that is inexorably linked with his own. But his attention is diverted when a pair of twin boys go missing. The Dumfries police force recover one in an abandoned church, unharmed. But where is his brother? As Farrell investigates the two cases, he can’t help but feel targeted. Is someone playing a sinister game, or is he seeing patterns that don’t exist? Either way, it’s a game Farrell needs to win before he loses his grip on his sanity, or someone else turns up dead.

DI Frank Farrell

Dead Man’s Prayer

Sometimes perfection is worth killing for… The second gripping crime novel in an exciting new series. Ex-priest DI Frank Farrell finds himself on the trail of a vicious killer in rural Scotland. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, James Oswald and Val McDermid. Each murder brings him one step closer to the perfect death. Ex-priest DI Farrell is called on to investigate a gruesome death in rural Scotland. All evidence points to suicide, except for one loose end: every light in the cottage was switched off. Why would he kill himself in the dark? The question sparks a murder investigation that leads to the mysterious Ivy House, home of ‘The Collective’, a sinister commune of artists who will do anything to keep their twisted secrets hidden. And when the remains of a young girl are uncovered on a barren stretch of coastline, Farrell realises that there is something rotten in this tight-knit community. Now he must track down a ruthless killer before another person dies, this time much closer to home…

Perfect Dead

Sometimes murder is the only way to get even…The gripping new Scottish crime thriller that you won’t be able to put down. Perfect for fans of L J Ross and Val McDermid. ‘A deliciously dark and twisted tale that kept me reading late into the night’ Graham Smith, bestselling author of A Body in the Lakes Four friends with dark secrets. One killer out for revenge. DI Frank Farrell and DS McLeod are tasked with investigating the brutal murder of a defence solicitor’s wife in Dumfries. It’s been over a year since they left the town after an investigation robbed them of a dear friend. But now they’re back and must find a way to move on. When the son of another defence solicitor is murdered, a strange tattoo etched on his body, the case takes them into darker, more disturbing territory. It leads them back into the past – to a horrific fire in a cottage that took a woman’s life, to four friends harbouring dark secrets – and finally to a killer waiting patiently for revenge. Praise for Avenge the Dead‘Expertly plotted, I was completely engrossed in the investigation and the lives of the characters, there were twists and turns all the way through keeping me on the edge of my seat… definitely a “just one more chapter” kind of read!’ Sharon Bairden, Chapter in My Life ‘Brutal and gritty in parts whilst sensitive and emotional in others, this book had me turning the pages well into the night’ Alison, NetGalley ‘This was another riveting foray into the world of DI Frank Farrell! From the first chapter, I could not put this novel down, staying up late to finish just to see what would come next’ Krystal, NetGalley

Avenge the Dead

Eine mutige Ermittlerin und ein mysteriöser Doppelmord in den Gassen von Edinburgh Der atmosphärische Auftakt einer Krimi-Reihe voller Geheimnisse und schottischem Flair Nach einem Jahr voller persönlicher Verluste ist Grace McKenna dankbar für ihren neuen Job als Ermittlerin bei der Portobello Detective Agency, doch die Anfangsruhe bleibt nicht lange erhalten. Als die glamouröse Witwe des berühmten Mediums Paul Gordon sie bittet, den mysteriösen Tod ihres Mannes zu untersuchen, wird Grace in ein Netz aus Täuschung und Gefahr gezogen. Zusammen mit dem charmanten Investigativreporter Tobias Sloan folgt Grace einer Spur, die sie zum Merchiston College of Psychic Studies führt – und zu einer neuen Leiche. Das Ermittler-Duo taucht tief in die Geheimnisse der Elite von Edinburgh ein und entdeckt eine dunkle Verbindung zwischen den beiden Mordfällen. Je näher die beiden der Wahrheit kommen, desto mehr verwischen auch die Grenzen zwischen ihrem beruflichen und persönlichen Leben. Kann Grace die dunklen Machenschaften aufdecken und den Killer stoppen, bevor er erneut zuschlägt? Oder wird sie selbst zum nächsten Opfer?

Schatten über Portobello - Ein fesselnder Krimi an der Küste von Schottland

Ein abgelegenes Schloss, ein Juwelendiebstahl und ein mysteriöser Mord Der zweite Teil der atmosphärischen Krimi-Reihe voller Geheimnisse und schottischem Flair Detective Grace McKennas nächster Fall beginnt mit einem ungewöhnlichen Auftrag: Auf dem abgeschiedenen Schloss Traprain wurde ein Fabergé-Ei von unschätzbarem Wert gestohlen. Der wohlhabende, aber distanzierte Sammler Komorov vermutet den Täter in den eigenen Reihen. Um den Dieb zu finden, schleusen sich Grace und ihr Team undercover auf das schottische Anwesen. Doch nichts ist, wie es scheint. Als Katya, die schöne Ehefrau des Sammlers, Grace heimlich um Hilfe bittet, wird der Fall noch undurchsichtiger. Ein Stalker bedroht sie – und sie will um jeden Preis verhindern, dass ihr Mann davon erfährt. Sind die beiden Fälle miteinander verbunden? Und warum will Katya unbedingt, dass Komorov nichts von Graces Ermittlungen erfährt? Die Situation spitzt sich zu, als einer der Verdächtigen tot in den Gemächern der Haushälterin aufgefunden wird. Der Mörder lauert im Verborgenen und scheint zu allem bereit, um sein Ziel zu erreichen. Plötzlich gerät auch Grace ins Fadenkreuz eines tödlichen Spiels …

Geheimnisse auf Schloss Traprain - Ein fesselnder Krimi in Edinburgh

‘A super cosy mystery, best read on a Sunday afternoon with tea and biscuits’ ????? ‘Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping!’ ????? THE FIRST THREE BOOKS IN THE TOTALLY UNPUTDOWNABLE GRACE MCKENNA MYSTERY SERIES! MURDER BY THE SEASIDE When glamorous widow Sylvia Gordon seeks the truth about her husband's fatal fall, Grace McKenna knows this is no accident. The deceased Paul Gordon – a local celebrity psychic – had enemies hiding in plain sight. With charming journalist Tobias Sloan's help, Grace peels back layers of deception within Paul's inner circle. Then a second body appears at a local golf club, revealing a shocking connection between the deaths. As a killer stalks Edinburgh's cobbled lanes, Grace must confront her own haunted past before the murderer claims another victim. MURDER AT CASTLE TRAPRAIN Reclusive Russian collector Sacha Komorov summons Grace to forbidding Castle Traprain – his rare Fabergé egg has vanished in an inside job. As her team infiltrates the castle staff, Komorov's ex-prima ballerina wife secretly begs Grace to catch her stalker. Are the cases linked? When a suspect is found murdered, Grace realizes she's hunting no ordinary thief. The killer within Castle Traprain's walls is willing to eliminate anyone standing in their way… including Grace herself! MURDER AT WHITEADDER HOUSE A desperate plea to find a missing sister plunges Grace into her most dangerous case yet. The trail leads to Whiteadder House, a remote clinic offering miracle cures that seem too good to be true – because they are. When Grace and her assistant Hannah go undercover to infiltrate its inner sanctum, they discover the facility's powerful founders have bought influence at every level. With police doors closed and even Grace's ex-husband potentially compromised, a young woman's body on a nearby beach raises the stakes. Grace must risk everything to expose Whiteadder's sinister secrets before more lives are lost.

Grace McKenna Mystery Books 1–3

At The Wild Haggis Bookshop, the murder mysteries aren't just on the shelves! Beth Cunningham thought she'd closed the book on her troubled past when she opened The Wild Haggis Bookshop in the charming Scottish town of Oban. But when her inaugural book club evening ends in real murder – the body dramatically posed amongst the party decorations – her fresh start ends in a twist she definitely didn’t see coming. With local police detective Logan Hunter eyeing her as his prime suspect, Beth must fight to clear her name. Still, she can't help but notice his warm brown eyes and dedication to justice… even as he builds a case against her. Determined to find the truth, Beth is shocked to discover a web of lies among her book club attendees, each one hiding secrets worthy of a bestseller. With time running out before she lands in jail, can Beth uncover the secret worth killing for? This utterly charming Highland whodunnit will have you hooked from the first page to the last. Pour yourself a wee dram and settle in – you won't be able to put it down! What readers are saying about this book: 'Some books are like a warm blanket and a strong cup of tea. This one? It's a warm blanket, a strong cup of tea, and a dead body in the reading nook... A charming start to what promises to be a great series!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved reading this book. Any cosy mystery fan will find it hard to put down once started.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A charming mystery full of fun and twists... From the very first chapter it pulled me in with its quirky setting and engaging characters.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What's cozier than a Scottish bookshop? One where the murder mysteries leap off the shelves and into real life. Jackie Baldwin delivers all the cozy vibes I love.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This cozy mystery delivers exactly what fans of the genre crave: a charming setting in the Scottish Highlands, a cast of colorful and well-developed characters, subtle red herrings, and a fast-paced, twist-filled plot that keeps you turning pages.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was a wonderful cozy mystery from the very first chapter! The characters are all interesting and there are so many people with a motive that I had a very hard time figuring out who the killer was.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The enchanting setting of Oban, Scotland; a beautiful bookshop with the amusing name of the Wild Haggis Bookshop... A great cast of characters, tangled family relationships and everyone having a secret makes this a fun and entertaining read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It is cozy, mysterious, and suspenseful... Pure detective, investigation, and great atmosphere of a small Scottish city.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is definitely a cozy mystery… boy, does it deliver an amazing story… I can't wait to come back to the Haggis Bookshop for another visit!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a whodunit with a few nice twists and I am sure that by the time you turn the last page, you will be looking forward to the next one.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Highland Bookshop Murders

Murder at the Wild Haggis Bookshop

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