There is something special about R.W. Green, the author of this book: He has been able to truly adapt himself to the late M.C. Beaton’s writing style in both the Hamish MacBeth Mystery Series, as well as the Agatha Raisin Mysteries. I found that Mr. Green did not miss a beat when he published his first books that continued both mystery series. He is getting even better with every book he writes.

In this latest adventure of our Scottish friend Hamish MacBeth we find him to use is humble, low-key, but extremely smart way to solving murders again. He is always chastised and underappreciated, but he always comes out on top, providing the solution to the crime. The humor in this story is fun, though not laugh-out-loud, and the new and reappearing characters are very well developed. The story is intricate, yet it is a smooth read. I highly recommend it.

I look forward to continuing to read more Hamish MacBeth mysteries brilliantly written by Mr. R. W. Green as a tribute to our beloved M. C. Beaton.

Thank you, Grand Central Publishing and Net Galley for the privilege of reading an advance

This was an enjoyable cozy mystery. Policeman Hamish Macbeth investigates the death of a woman found dead in a lake. He gets help from a constable on loan from another police force. The case has many twists and turns. The story was suspenseful and had many surprises. I highly recommend this book to other cozy mystery readers. I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley, and the opinion expressed is strictly my own.