Written in Stone - Scottish Bookshop Mystery by Paige Shelton

Book Synopsis

Written in Stone, the tenth installment in the Scottish Bookshop series by Paige Shelton, set in a specialty bookstore in Edinburgh called The Cracked Spine.

When Delaney wins a special Hidden Door Festival invitation to artist Ryory Bennigan's studio, she isn't sure quite what to expect. What she finds is an elusive fellow obsessed with the Picts--complete with his own versions of their blue tattoos and vibrant red hair--recreating the stones they left behind. She also meets a visiting paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, from the University of Kansas attempting to sell an artifact that might just explain what the Picts' language really sounded like.

Or at least that's what he claimed the artifact was for. Before the deal can close and Ryory can get a closer look at it, Dr. Pace is found dead.

With the police dragging their feet in the investigation, Delaney takes it upon herself to dig into Dr. Pace's past. Her research goes murky as she quickly discovers Pace's shady background--selling fake dinosaur bones and running into some 3D-printing trouble back in Kansas. Could his past have come back to bite him in Edinburgh? And what does his questionable background mean for the mysterious Pictish artifact he was trying to sell to Ryory? Delaney will have to dust off her magnifying glass to uncover the truth behind this case... or risk becoming a pile of bones herself.

Review Quotes

Praise for the Scottish Bookshop Mystery Series:

"Featuring a close group of well-drawn friends, the latest in the cozy Scottish Bookshop series will appeal to fans... [a] satisfying story." --Booklist on The Poison Pen

"Entertaining....This is armchair tourism at its best, with a dash of murder for spice. Bibliophiles and cozy fans alike will be enchanted." --Publishers Weekly on Fateful Words

"A satisfying cozy framed by interesting details concerning Edinburgh and the history and lore of books and collectibles." --Booklist on Fateful Words

"Suspenseful....Shelton easily keeps us turning pages." --New York Journal of Books on The Burning Pages

"Danger, intrigue, and adventure combine in this quirky-fun whodunit!" --Woman's World (best new books) on The Burning Pages

"Historical Burns references add spice to a complex series of intertwined mysteries." --Kirkus Reviews on The Burning Pages

"Engrossing....Cozy fans will be enchanted." --Publishers Weekly on The Burning Pages

"Boasts numerous plot twists, appealing characters, and a lovingly described setting." --Booklist on The Burning Pages

"Captivating...Ghostly pubs and blustery winter scenes help create a suitably sinister atmosphere, while distinctive characters and judicious use of Scottish dialect add to the story's appeal." --Publishers Weekly on Deadly Editions

"Filled with literary references that will tickle bibliophiles." --Kirkus Reviews on Deadly Editions

"Vivid descriptions of Edinburgh enhance the well-crafted plot. Cozy fans will look forward to the further adventures of smart and intuitive Delaney." --Publishers Weekly on The Stolen Letter

"Shelton stocks her tale with appealing characters and intriguing Nessie lore. Cozy fans will be rewarded."
--Publishers Weekly on The Loch Ness Papers

"Shelton's lovely depictions of Edinburgh, its denizens, and its bookshops will enchant lovers of cozies with a Scottish setting." --Publishers Weekly on Lost Books and Old Bones

"The history Delaney uncovers...is fascinating and nicely woven into the tale." --Booklist on The Stolen Letter

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