Overview

A deliciously twisty Highland mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of cozy crime with a bite! Beth Cunningham's clever book subscription service is the talk of Oban, complete with local treats and hand-picked reads. But when elderly customer Nora Kelly is found dead in her armchair, Beth's book boxes are identified as the murder weapon. It seems a vengeful killer has the Wild Haggis Bookshop in their sights... Detective Sergeant Logan Hunter insists on round-the-clock protection for Beth, which means close quarters with the infuriating - and increasingly attractive - officer. As spring approaches and the bookshop fills with bountiful blooms and excited children, Beth's investigation uncovers secrets that someone has spent decades trying to bury. With time running out, Beth must untangle a twisted web of lies that stretches far beyond this quaint Highland town. But when the killer strikes again, even Logan's protection may not be enough to save her... An unputdownable cozy mystery for fans of Paige Shelton and Dee MacDonald!

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'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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '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 colourful and well-developed characters, subtle red herrings, and a fast-paced, twist-filled plot that keeps you turning pages.' 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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Author Information

Jackie Baldwin grew up in a small, rural town in southwest Scotland. She went off to study law at Edinburgh which proved something of a culture shock and returned to Dumfries to practice family and criminal law. Much later, she retrained as a hypnotherapist and discovered a passion for the inner workings of the human mind. Her first novel was published in 2016 and featured former priest, Detective Inspector Frank Farrell. Murder by the Seaside is her fourth novel and the first in her Detective Grace McKenna series. It is set in Portobello, the seaside suburb of Edinburgh. Married, with two grown-up children and a little grandson, Jackie loves roaming about the East Lothian countryside with her golden retriever, Lucy, or taking her for long walks on one of the many beaches. If you come across her in the wild she will likely be a combination of windswept, muddy, or soggy with twigs in her hair. She also loves to swim in the sea, but is only brave enough to do it in the summer.

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