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.
Show moreIn 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.
Show moreM. C. Beaton, hailed as the "Queen of Crime" by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels--the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV and public television--as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton started her career writing historical romances under several pseudonyms as well as her maiden name, Marion Chesney. Her books have sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.
A long-time friend of M. C. Beaton, R. W. Green has
written numerous works of fiction and non-fiction. He lives in
Surrey with his family and a black Labrador called Flynn.
"Another pitch-perfect entry in the long-running Hamish Macbeth
series . . . capturing
Beaton's deft plotting, shrewd characterizations, and loving
depictions of the Scottish Highlands. . . The plot builds and
twists nicely . . . Raise a glass of Hamish's favored Famous Grouse
to this new addition in a worthy series."--Booklist
"Beaton, the grand dame of the cozy mystery genre, passed away in
late 2019. Beaton chose her friend and fellow writer Green to
continue her Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin mystery series . . .
and he delivers the charge most admirably. [Death of a Green-Eyed
Monster] maintains Beaton's distinctive voice and includes the
usual village eccentrics, loads of Scottish lore, and the light
humor that Beaton fans have loved through the years. Most
important, the book ends with a teaser that seems to promise more
and even wilder adventures for Hamish."--Library Journal (Starred
Review)
"Longing for escape? Tired of waiting for Brigadoon to materialize?
Time for a trip to Lochdubh, the scenic, if somnolent, village in
the Scottish Highlands where M. C. Beaton sets her beguiling
whodunits featuring Constable Hamish Macbeth."--New York Times Book
Review
"Pays fine tribute to Beaton . . . Beaton and Green do a superb job
keeping the red herrings coming and the plot twists jumping out at
you until the finale. You'll just have to strap on your favorite
kilt and visit scenic Lochdubh to find out exactly what is going
on."--Bookreporter on Death of a Green-Eyed Monster
"Some terrific comic moments (reminiscent of All Creatures Great
and Small) . . . Long live Macbeth, Sergeant of
Scotland!"--Booklist on Death of a Green-Eyed Monster (Starred
Review)
"This is R. W. Green's first outings as the successor to Marion
Beaton's Hamish Macbeth series, and he captures [Macbeth's] charm .
. . As in the previous Macbeth books, [Death of a Green-Eyed
Monster] deals with human failings. Thanks to the gentle touch of
R. W. Green, readers will look forward to spending more time in the
future with Hamish as he protects the land and people he loves
dearly."--New York Journal of Books
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