Death at a Scottish Christmas - A Scottish Isle Mystery by Lucy Connelly Hardcover

About the Book

"Sea Isle, Scotland, is magical during the holiday season, and Dr. Emilia McRoy can't wait to enjoy everything her village has to offer. But when the lead singer of a famous band is murdered in the village, just as they were about to launch a world tour, her holiday instantly comes to a halt. As the band's future hangs in the balance, Emilia discovers that the victim was working on new music that has since disappeared. Were these new lyrics worth killing for? And if so, who is the culprit?"--

Book Synopsis

Merriment, mistletoe, and murder await in the third installment of the Scottish Isle mystery series, perfect for fans of Sheila Connolly and Joanne Fluke.

Sea Isle, Scotland, is magical during the holiday season, and Dr. Emilia McRoy can't wait to enjoy everything her village has to offer. But when the lead singer of a famous band is murdered in the village, just as they were about to launch a world tour, her holiday instantly comes to a halt.

As the band's future hangs in the balance, Emilia discovers that the victim was working on new music that has since disappeared. Were these new lyrics worth killing for? And if so, who is the culprit? It seems more than one person wanted this music star dead. Shockingly, beloved constable Ewan Campbell becomes the prime suspect in the investigation, putting a damper on the town's festivities.

With an ever-growing list of suspects, Emilia will need all the help she can get to figure out who is framing poor Ewan. Between a secret Santa that wants her dead, stalkers, and killer holiday celebrations, Emilia must see the devil in the details and discover the truth before it's too late.

Review Quotes

Praise for Death at a Scottish Christmas
"An intricate murder mystery combines with the delights of friendship and the Christmas spirit in a charming Scottish town."
--Kirkus Reviews

"For fans of Carlene O'Connor's County Kerry mysteries."
--Library Journal

"A fast-paced, entertaining cozy mystery . . . [With] enough twists and turns to keep me turning the pages well into the night."
--Manhattan Book Review

"A perfectly crafted cozy mystery."
--Midwest Book Review

"A satisfying mystery set in a picturesque village with a killer as unrelenting as the Scottish spirit and the falling snow. Highly recommended!"
--Fresh Fiction

"The great cozy setting is matched here by the lovable but flawed characters and the tricky whodunit element. Readers won't see the ending coming."
--First Clue

"Readers will love this series."
--Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

"A superior twisty plot."
--Wonder Women Sixty

"A fun small-town series . . . Fans of the first two will enjoy this new one."
--Red Carpet Crash

About the Author

Lucy Connelly travels around the world, usually with her bossy dog in tow. Her favorite pastime is sipping tea in a quaint cafe as she turns each passerby into a murder victim, witness, or suspect. If she stares at you strangely, don't worry. She only murdered you in her book.