Death of a Liar
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3.8 • 13 Ratings
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- £4.99
Publisher Description
Sergeant Hamish Macbeth is alarmed to receive a report from a woman in the small village of Cronish in the Scottish Highlands. She has been brutally attacked and the criminal is on the loose. But upon further investigation, Hamish discovers that she was lying about the crime. So when the same woman calls him back about an intruder, he simply marvels at her compulsion to lie. This time, though, she is telling the truth. Her body is found in her home and Hamish must sort through all of her lies to solve the crime.
Praise for Death of a Valentine:
'A fun new read.' Woman's World
'An inventive, constantly surprising plot...explosive and engaging.' Booklist
Praise for Death of a Witch:
'Full of the author's trademark zest and wit...Beaton fans will be delighted.' Publishers Weekly
'A sound mystery featuring a generous portion of Hamish's complicated relationships and the usual delightful Highland descriptions.' Kirkus
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
At the start of Beaton's highly entertaining 31st Hamish Macbeth mystery (after 2014's Death of a Policeman), the Lochdubh, Scotland, police sergeant receives a phone call from Liz Bentley, who claims she's been raped. Hamish and his team rush to the village of Cromish, where they learn from Liz's doctor that she's a chronic liar and still a virgin. But Liz's second call for help is no lie, and Hamish discovers her dead body in a vegetable patch outside her house. Meanwhile, back in Lochdubh, someone tortures and murders Frank and Bessie Leigh, a couple new to the area. Detective Chief Inspector Blair, always eager to deny Hamish opportunities, keeps the Leigh investigation for himself. Hamish handles Blair and Superintendent Daviot nimbly, but stumbles badly with familiar flames Priscilla Halburton-Smythe and Elspeth Grant. There are nasty characters behind the killings, and Hamish's deep knowledge of local folk and his keen observations lead him into danger. Beaton's series remains as engaging as ever.
