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A Rattle of Bones
A Rebecca Connolly Thriller
Series: The Rebecca Connolly Thrillers
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A Rattle of Bones
Book three in the Rebecca Connolly Thrillers - set against the stunning backdrop of the Scottish Highlands,A Rattle of Bonesis a tale of injustice and mystery, and the echo of the past in the present.
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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
Series: The Rebecca Connolly Thrillers
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A Rattle of Bones by Douglas Skelton is praised for its thrilling narrative and dark humour, captivating readers with its blend of mystery, history, and quirky characters. The novel is set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, enhancing its tension and allure. Reviewers commend Skelton's skill in creating believable characters and a gripping plot, making it a standout in the crime and thriller genre.
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ISBN: 9781846975639
Publisher: Birlinn General
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 August 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 1.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 288
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 eleven true crime and Scottish criminal history books but now concentrates on fiction. His novel Thunder Bay (2019) was longlisted for the McIlvanney Award. Douglas has investigated real-life crime for Glasgow solicitors and was involved in a long-running campaign to right the famous Ice-Cream Wars miscarriage of justice.
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