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Longlisted for McIlvanney Scottish Crime Book of the Year In 1752, Seamus a’Ghlynne, James of the Glen, was executed for the murder of government man Colin Campbell. He was almost certainly innocent. When banners are placed at his gravesite claiming that his namesake, James Stewart, is innocent of murder, reporter Rebecca Connolly smells a story. The young Stewart has been in prison for ten years for the brutal murder of his lover, lawyer and politician Murdo Maxwell, in his Appin home. Rebecca soon discovers that Maxwell believed he was being followed prior to his murder and his phones were tapped. Why is a Glasgow crime boss so interested in the case? As Rebecca keeps digging, she finds herself in the sights of Inverness crime matriarch Mo Burke, who wants payback for the damage caused to her family in a previous case. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, A Rattle of Bones is a tale of injustice and mystery, and the echo of the past in the present. 'An intriguing Highland mystery peopled with quirky characters and peppered with wit' - Times Crime Club, Pick of the Week '[a] compelling thriller, laced with dark humour' - Sunday Post

About the Author :
Douglas Skelton was born in Glasgow. He has been a bank clerk, tax officer, taxi driver (for two days), wine waiter (for two hours), journalist and investigator. He has written several true crime and Scottish criminal history books but now concentrates on fiction. Thunder Bay (longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize), The Blood Is Still, A Rattle of Bones and Where Demons Hide are the first four novels in the bestselling Rebecca Connolly thriller series.

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'[a] compelling thriller, laced with dark humour' 'Skelton's talent is casting his descriptive eyes on the familiar and rendering truthful characters with a believable backstory'  'full of mystery, history, and quirky characters' 'This is an intriguing Highland mystery peopled with quirky characters and peppered with wit' 'Beautifully drawn characters, finely crafted plot, with moments of genuine fear and dread. One of my favourite reads of the year so far' 'Another beautifully written and compelling tale... Engrossing stuff' 'A rattling good read' 'A tour-de-force' 'A Rattle of Bones has it all, mystery, death, investigation, relationships, organised crime, laughter, tears, jaw dropping and breath holding moments yet never makes the reading experience too busy. Don't miss it!' 'Douglas Skelton plays his hand beautifully. …This is Tartan Noir at its best' 'Making good use of its atmospheric Highland locations, A Rattle of Bones continues Skelton’s winning streak' 'There are lots of reasons to love this series but one of the key ones is a brilliant evocation of the Scottish Highland landscape that permeates this book. It’s a land that is majestic but can be barren and bleak; a land steeped in history that Skelton conjures up before our eyes; a land drenched in the blood of our forefathers and a land where stories whisper to you down the centuries' 'The book is made all the more atmospheric by Skelton’s vivid portrayal of the Scottish Highlands’ landscape' 'Fabulously set, brilliantly written and perfectly atmospheric' 'Once again Douglas Skelton has created a cracking good read' 'Douglas Skelton always delivers a tight, gripping thriller. Skelton will perfectly balance tension, humour and the human engagement needed from characters to make them authentic and believable. He constantly delivers… If every book was as enjoyable as this i’d be a happy reader' 'The author does a superb job of capturing her [Rebecca Connolly's] fears, her anxiety but also her determination… Every one of the characters in this story is beautifully fleshed out... A blend of fact and fiction, the book taps into all that I love about Scottish crime fiction. If you've not read any of the books yet, you really do need to give them a try... Definitely recommended' 'A must read for anyone who likes their crime with a side order of history, a well written female lead and beautiful Scottish scenery. Fast paced and action packed, A Rattle of Bones keeps the reader engaged from first page to last' 'Twists and turns galore, a white knuckle ride through the ganglands of Glasgow and Edinburgh and set against the backdrop of the Highlands. Beautifully written, this book is a must read' 'A deliciously atmospheric, tense and thrilling read. Goes straight into the must read category with the first two books in the series' 'a thrilling murder mystery... packed with twists and turns' 'A well-written detective thriller… Douglas Skelton’s characterisation is excellent'


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781788853835
  • Publisher: Birlinn General
  • Publisher Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: 3 The Rebecca Connolly Thrillers
  • ISBN-10: 1788853830
  • Publisher Date: 05 Aug 2021
  • Binding: Digital download
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Sub Title: A Rebecca Connolly Thriller


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