Category Archives: Tartan noir

“Strangers at the Gate” by Catriona McPherson – Book Review

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

“And if a stranger comes within your gates you will not reject him. The stranger at your gate will be as one born among you, and you will love him as you love your own family.” When Finnie and Paddy … Continue reading →

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Excited to learn Ann Cleeves has a new series!

Posted on February 24, 2019 by

One of my favourite crime fiction authors, Ann Cleeves, has begun a new series! Rejoice!  Best known for her Shetland novels and her Vera novels, this time Cleeves’ introduces Detective Matthew Venn in The Two Rivers Series. The blurb: In … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: March 29, 2018 (an old favorite recommended)

Posted on March 29, 2018 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’ve chosen “Blood in the water” by Gillian Galbraith for my Throwback Thursday post. It was first published in January 2007 and was, for me, a 5 … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday March 15, 2018 (an old favorite recommended)

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’ve chosen “Snared” by Ed James for my Throwback Thursday post. It was first published in April of 2015 and was, for me, a 5 star read. … Continue reading →

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“A dark so deadly” by Stuart MacBride

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

“Tartan noir” liberally laced with wit makes for an outstanding police procedural! A new standalone thriller from Stuart MacBride, the author of the Logan McRae mystery series. Meet Mother’s Misfit Mob – a detective unit of Police Scotland, the ‘mob’ … Continue reading →

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“Sewing the shadows together” by Alison Baillie – Book Review

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

An excellent debut mystery with an atmospheric Edinburgh setting! It was the setting that first attracted me to this debut mystery.  It has been on my NetGalley TBR for some time, and I’m so happy that I finally got around … Continue reading →

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Trilogies to Treasure – Part 1 – Denise Mina’s Garnethill

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

Many readers cannot commit to a lengthy series.  They find it too daunting, too time intensive.  They will often choose stand-alone novels for these reasons.  I am here to introduce you to some prime examples that bridge the gap between … Continue reading →

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