I received this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

I have read every single Hamish Macbeth book and even watched the BBC television series. I like reading this series because it's a quick read and you don't have to invest too much time and concentration in. After reading 'Death of a Ghost', I am starting to wonder why I keep reading them. Hamish does not seem to learn from his many relationship mistakes. He seems so smart about crimes going on around him but refuses to see that maybe the problem isn't the women he's dating but maybe himself. The crime parts of the book are good but I get very tired of how he seems to want a wife one minute but seems not to really like women the next. His constant pining over old loves Priscilla and Elsbeth is getting old. It was nice to see some movement on the relationship between Hamish and Blair though, as this is another issue that seems to just keep going on and on without any real resolution.

Also, the thinness of these books doesn't seem to warrant the $26 hardcover price. I understand she's a well-known author but I wouldn't want to pay more than $13 for a hardcover copy of this book.

Another fabulous Hamish Macbeth book! The characters are engaging and entertaining and the mystery is clever! I love Hamish's eccentric personality and his love for his pets (I do miss Sonsie though)! Definitely would recommend.