Death At A Highland Wedding is the fourth book in the Rip Through Time series by Kelly Armstrong, Mallory is still stuck in Scotland in the 1800s and for the most part she is loving it. When the book starts we see her, Gray, McCreedy, and Gray’s sister Isla, on their way to the country to Detective McCreedy‘s sister‘s wedding. let me start by saying this is one of those historical mystery series who every book you get to delve deeper into another known characters life and in this one we get to see detective McCready, the family and fiancé he left behind to become a police officer more friends from the past who they went to school with and my favorite thing about this series we learn more about etiquette and manners in the 1800s. Instead of it turning out to be the vacation that the group 1st thought it was going to be it turns into another murder mystery with plenty of suspects including the local villagers. I love that the author never skimps on doing her due diligence and the book is packed with red herrings and twist you will not see coming. forgive the vague review but make no mistake I was gifted the Kindle version and the audiobook narrated by Kate Hanford who always does a magnificent job love her narration. This is a wonderful series and this installment is another five star read these are books that just seem to keep getting better. #NetGalley, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview, #KellyArmstrong, #DeathAtAHighlandWedding,#ARipThroughTimeSeries,

It took me forever to get through Kelley Armstrong’s fourth Rip Through Time novel, Death at a Highland Wedding. I think I had the same problem I have with other series at times. Armstrong took her four sleuths out of Edinburgh, and sent them to the Highlands, away from all the tools and structure they would normally have, and still expected them to uncover a killer.

Detective Hugh McCreadie’s younger sister, Fiona, is marrying Archie Cranston, who owns a hunting lodge in the Highlands. McCreadie and Dr. Duncan Gray went to school with Cranston. Mallory Atkinson, who is in the body of housemaid Catriona Mitchell, after a violent time shift, accompanies Gray’s widowed sister Isla as her maid. But, all four of them know Mallory’s true identity as a police detective who now assists Gray.

There’s a great deal of tension when they all reach the estate. Cranston delights in picking on Gray as if they were still school boys. McCreadie’s former fiancee is Cranston’s sister, and she still seems uncomfortable years after their engagement ended. There are business arguments. And, when Gray and Mallory discover the murdered body of a houseguest in the middle of the night, it raises all kinds of questions since he was wearing Cranston’s coat.

Although the successful conclusion of the story hinges on McCreadie’s inability to take responsibility for the investigation, that was part of the problem for me with the book. Gray and Mallory did not have their normal tools used in dealing with a body, and McCreadie couldn’t take on his normal duties. All the sleuths seemed out of their comfort zones in this case.

Although there are hints that romances will proceed in the next book, those romances could also lead to difficult situations. The relationships and life styles in Victorian Scotland are always interesting. However, with the characters out of place, Death at a Highland Wedding had too much conversation and not enough action for me. I found it to be the slowest of the four books in the series, and my least favorite.

I listened to an advance copy of the audio book. I love this series, and this one did not disappoint. The narration is great and from a story perspective I enjoy the asides that help those of us in modern times understand the differences she is experiencing with the time travel. This story was a great mystery and deepening of the characters we’ve come to love. Can’t wait for the next one!

I really enjoyed the new setting in this installment of this wonderful series.Mallory, Duncan, Isla and Hugh in the countryside with the addition of Hugh’s sister Fiona, Archie & Violet was so fun. I thought the catch up on the series at the beginning of the book was brilliant but I really hope people will read the rest of the series. (It’s soooo good!) The mystery of who killed Ezra was interesting and the climax of the story was so good I was on the edge of my seat. I will be eagerly awaiting the next book.

Thanks to NetGalley, Kelley Armstrong & St, Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for a copy of this book.

While this was my first book in the Rip Through Time series, I thought it was pretty good! I appreciated that the author put in a summary section at the beginning in case this was the first one you picked up, or if it had been a while since you had read some of the series. I'm generally not the biggest fan of historical timelines, but again, I enjoyed this one - to the point where I want to pick up the previous 3 books. I liked the relationships between the characters and how the story developed.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for the ARC!

Death at a Highland Wedding is fourth the Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong. This story has a slow beginning pacing as Mallory and friends travel to a wedding. There are necessary clues to be gleaned from these travel events that will help the reader discern certain things about the wedding party characters. For that reason, I did not mind the slower pace. It all speeds up as a murder is committed. Life in Victorian Scotland is not easy for women which this story clearly shows. I was totally in agreement with the conclusion of the investigation as well as the relationship development between the characters.

This atmospheric novel does little to explain how Mallory ended up 150 years in the past. On the whole, it does not deal with the part where she has tried to return home. For that reason, a new reader could enjoy this story on its own. However, I love following Mallory, Gray and the decisions leading up to her stay in the 1800’s, so I highly recommend the series.

I've really enjoyed the Rip in Time series, and Death at a Highland Wedding does not disappoint! I really enjoyed getting more backstory on Hugh, and his family. Well paced, this was very satisfying, moving the story forward, with the locale being in the Highlands, away from the city.

I can't wait for the next book!

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for the ARC!

Another case has hit the Highlands, and Mallory Atkinson is on the case. This time a wedding has been caught in the crossfire, and a complicated history amongst the two families causes issues in solving the case.

Kelley Armstrong is a prolific (and charming) writer whose first in this series, A Stitch in Time, I read a while back. Apparently, I wasn’t paying attention and I missed the next two. But I am delighted to have the chance to read book four in the series and reacquaint myself with modern police detective Mallory, who travels back in time to 19th century Scotland. Armstrong does give you a little catch up in this volume, but it wouldn't hurt to go back and read A Stitch in Time so that you’ll fully onboard with the household Mallory finds herself in.
One of the things I liked the most about this book is that the author clearly has a wonderful sense of humor that she shares with her characters. The story flows right along but doesn't feel rushed. It’s also a complicated murder mystery that you won’t solve immediately. It kept my interest enough that I genuinely wanted to finish it and not just read enough to write a review.
I especially like the complex relationships of the main characters—especially Detective Mitchell, now turned maid and then assistant to Dr. Gray, a full-fledged medical doctor who works primarily as a Victorian undertaker (not the same as a modern funeral director.) Hugh McCreedie is a Vicotrian police detective who is in love with Dr. Gray’s sister. All of these relationships complicate and yet work together to help this crew of four solve the mystery.
I look forward to additional works by Armstrong. I think she has a good story and a good series.

Oh for a cell phone. Or any phone for that matter let alone DNA. Mallory, a Vancouver homicide detective, has time slipped to the Victorian UK where she has been lucky enough to land with Dr. Duncan Gray and his family, which includes Hugh McCreadie (not blood but found). Everyone knows that going to the wedding in the Highlands is going to involve a lot of drama but go they must because it's Hugh's sister who is getting married- to Archie, the brother of Violet, who Hugh was once engaged to. Yes, there's drama but there's also murder, first of a wild cat and then of Ezra Sinclair while he was wearing Archie's coat. Who did it? Well, the estimable team discovers there is a lot roiling under the serenity of the hunting estate and with Sinclair. Many suspects, very little forensics (not invented yet) means that the three must use their minds to work out the mystery. And they work out other things as well. Armstrong gives readers an introduction with the basics up front, which was a nice refresher even if you, like me, have read the preceding books. The slow burn between Duncan and Mallory turns up a bit this time as it does between Duncan's sister Isla and Hugh (and we learn their joint back story). It's atmospheric, it's twisty, it's engaging, and it kept me guessing. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. I thoroughly enjoyed this and am eager for the next installment.

I was thrilled to receive this ARC, as this is one of my favorite series. This book was a little darker than the previous ones (which may seem odd, as they all involve solving murders) so check content warnings. The darker aspects of this book make it lower on the list than the other ones, but I did still enjoy the mystery and trying to figure out the clues. I appreciated the development of some of the relationships and the introduction of new characters. As always, I can't wait for the next book in this series!

Death at a Highland Wedding is the fourth book in Kelley Armstrong's addictive historical mystery series a Rip Through Time. I've read this series from the beginning with book one, and I was hooked from the start! Now I read all I can get my hands on by this talented author. If this is your first foray into this series, this story stands alone. At the beginning of each book the author tells a bit about the characters and past situations, so there's never any confusion. Even if you've read all the books, it's nice to get a refresher course.

Modern-day homicide detective Mallory Atkinson slipped 150 years into the past to Victorian Scotland. She has come to embrace her new life there, even if she's in the body of housemaid Catriona Mitchell. She's become dear friends with the people she's met, and she loves her job as assistant to undertaker Duncan Gray and Detective Hugh McCreadie. Mallory is traveling with Gray, his sister Isla and McCreadie to the Scottish Highlands to attend McCreadie's younger sister's wedding. McCreadie and the groom's family, the Cranstons, have a past history which makes this an uncomfortable reunion. The Cranston Estate is lovely, so Gray and Mallory head out to explore the surrounding grounds. Archie Cranston, a loud and pompous man who constantly needles Gray, has allowed his groundskeeper to set deadly traps in the woods to catch the endangered Scottish wildcats. They soon discover a deceased cat in a trap. However, Mallory realizes the cat's injuries don't match up with the trap. These irregularities and the behavior of Archie put Mallory, Gray and McCreadie on edge. When one of the guests is murdered, they must work fast to solve the crime before another life is lost.

For a while it seemed this story was a little slower than the previous books, and I was getting a wee bit disappointed. However, the second half took off and I was thrilled! It was actually a very interesting mystery when it really got started. Was murdered Ezra Sinclair the intended target? He was wearing Archie's coat when he was killed. Was the real target Archie? Also, why was the Scottish wildcat killed one way, but made to look like a different method was used? What was the angry Austrian groundskeeper so mad about? Last but not least, who was the "Nora" referred to in a note left in Gray's carriage? Sounds a bit disjointed, but it all came together beautifully in the end. Of course, though the mysteries in this series are always great, it's the compelling characters who keep me coming back. Mallory, a homicide detective, was somehow transported to Victorian Scotland when someone attempted to murder her. Now, however, she's content where she is, loving her work with Gray and McCreadie, and having wonderful friends. It has to be hard to exist in another's body of a very young woman and men's reactions to her. Her friends know the truth about her. She's tough and smart, but now she has feelings for Gray to contend with. Gray is another great character who I just adore! He's bi-racial, which some people have issues with and treat him without respect. He's an undertaker, but also a doctor who practices early forensics work. He really learns from Mallory, but she also learns from him, too. He seems to really care for Mallory but sometimes it's hard to tell. I've been waiting for their relationship to bloom into romance and move forward. It's changed, all right, but not quite the way I expected! I am going to be horribly impatient, waiting for the next book to play this out! The supporting characters are also wonderful, being some of my favorites. Hugh McCreadie is a handsome, funny man who works closely with Mallory and Gray. Isla Ballantyne is Gray's widowed sister. She a chemist (that's one smart family!) who was treated badly by her now-deceased husband. There are sparks between McCreadie and Isla. How's that going? You're not going to hear it from me! Archie Cranston was a schoolmate of Gray and McCreadie. He treats Gray horribly and is loud and boorish. But is he really? And I adored Fiona, McCreadie's sister who was to wed Archie. She seemed to be a sweet girl who was going to be stuck in an arranged marriage, but she pleasantly surprised me! I await the next book with bated breath; I don't want to wait an entire year!

I also listened to the audiobook version of this story when I was unable to read carefully; you know, like while driving. The book was narrated by Kate Handford, and I think she did an excellent job. She really brought the story to life.

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley. I received no compensation for my review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.

I thought this was another good book in this series.
It’s well written and has some surprises along the way.
I did think it dragged a little and felt drawn out.
I’m looking forward to what might develop next

Death at a Highland Wedding:⁣
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Thank you @minotaur_books and @macmillan.audio #MacAudio2025 for my gifted copies!⁣
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Mallory, Duncan Gray, and ole McCreadie are back in action, and this time, we’re in Scotland. This actually might be my favorite of the series with the change of scenery! ⁣
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Also my favorite because we start talking about the future (not 2025 future but Mallory in her present age future) we knew this was coming after the jump scare last book, and I really liked that we delved deeper into this. ⁣
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We go into a few darker themes, but they were handled well. The audio is always amazing. Kate Handford being a single narrator still blows my mind how good she performs it. ⁣
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Everyone knows Kelley Armstrong is one of my favorite authors of all time. Books like Highland make it so easy to say this. ⁣
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I love this series and eagerly anticipate each new installment. This book is now my new favorite! The series continues to get better and better as the characters develop deeper relationships and gain experience from their investigations. The series is a fun blend of time travel, mystery, historical fiction, and a touch of romance.

Mallory is a modern-day homicide detective who mysteriously slipped through time and found herself in the body of a maid in Victorian Scotland. Fortunately, she landed with an open-minded group she eventually trusted enough to tell her secret, including the local undertaker, his progressive, feminist sister, and another detective. Together, they work to solve crimes, the latest of which occurs at a wedding they attend.

Armstrong's writing always captures my attention, and her storytelling keeps me riveted. This was atmospheric and rich in historical detail. Mallory is a strong FMC, smart, adaptable, and resilient. As an outsider with modern sensibilities, she notes the many differences between the 1870s and 21st-century life in organic and engaging ways. The characters are very well developed, and their connections continue to deepen in satisfying ways. The mystery was suspenseful and intriguing, with twists and turns that kept me on my toes. Humor and romance are woven throughout. While this could work as a stand-alone, I recommend reading the series from the beginning to appreciate it fully. Plus, it's so much fun, you won't want to miss any of the action!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books, and Netgalley for the gifted eARC

This book was amazing as usual. I found it a bit slower than the previous ones in this series. I did enjoy the banter and relationships between Mallory, Gray and McCreadie. This series never disappoints and I can’t wait for the next one. 5 stars

So much intrigue at a wedding in the Highlands. I have to admit that I did not guess the killer at all (chuckle). There was so much drama in Death at a Highland Wedding that you didn’t know in which direction Kelley Armstrong was going to take us.

Mallory was hoping it would bring Isla and McCreadie closer but alas the guests made that impossible as we finally meet the woman McCreadie rejected all of those years ago. Plus, her brother who is an odd chap who likes to verbally bully people but all isn’t as it seems. Yet it is. People are complex and Armstrong proves this in the latest Rip Through Time outing.

There are multiple threads for Mallory and the gang to follow. Everyone has secrets and they always come out when there is murder involved. It even looked like Gray and Mallory’s relationship was going to take a step further until it took a giant step backwards (smh chuckle).

I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about Scottish history and ways to MacGyver everyday objects to make what you need. The jaunt for clues was a good time too. I loved everything about Death at a Highland Wedding. I can’t wait to travel back in time again.

An excellent addition to a favorite ongoing series! The timeslip elements make the series pop, as a detective from the 21st century solves crimes in Victorian Scotland. The characters themselves -- their relationships and their culture clashes -- are delightful and surprising. And yes, this is a murder mystery, and it's a good one! Lots of clues and red herrings kept this reader guessing all the way to the end. Highly recommended!

This fourth book in the Rip in Time series did not let me down - truly, one of my favorite series! It combines Victorian England, dark and creepy murders, and a badass female lead whose time traveled from Vancouver Canada! I mean, really?! And Armstrong manages to nail it all. In this new book, this smart quirky gang travels to Scotland for yes, a wedding, and of course there’s a death, danger, and rabbit holes to confuse us. Loved it!

I enjoyed this book more than I expected! It was giving Outlander vibes, which I don’t mind. It is part of a series but was easy to read as a standalone. The characters are likeable & I was rooting for their little romances, she ended up leaving me on a cliffhanger so I guess I’ll have to read the next one.

The murder mystery plot was intriguing, and I liked how it went back and forth between possible suspects. It got a little dark at the end which I didn’t expect & was hard to swallow.

Overall would recommend, thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!