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Death at the Scottish Broch: A Mia Reid, Archaeologist, Mystery
by Rose Kerr
Death at the Scottish Broch: A Mia Reid, Archaeologist, Mystery
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Isle of Skye, Scotland
Publisher : Level Best Books (November 5, 2024)
Paperback : 264 pages
ISBN-10 : 1685128025
ISBN-13 : 978-1685128029
Digital ASIN : B0DK89D1R9
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Dr. Mia Reid arrives on the Isle of Skye for a summer dig. She learns her friend and trusted colleague, Dr. Ethan Carter, is dead and valuable artifacts are missing.
Interpol agent and Mia’s former lover, Luke Forbes, is working the case with the police. They suspect murder and a smuggling ring.
Mia and her team uncover a treasure with ties to Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Then two students are kidnapped, forcing Mia to trade the treasure for their release. During the rescue, she finds a collection of missing artifacts.
Are the smugglers and kidnappers the same people?
Can she dig up the truth before someone else dies?
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Enjoy this peek inside:
The flight to Glasgow was uneventful and arrived slightly ahead of the scheduled time. Mia and Diana went through Immigration and then picked up their large backpacks from the luggage carousel. They breezed through Customs. They made a pit stop at the ladies’ room. Mia washed her face, brushed her teeth, and tied her hair in a braid. She glanced at her watch. Just past noon in Scotland, and back home in Lakeview, it was after seven in the morning. Her stomach gurgled. She had to eat before leaving the airport.
Mia went out to wait for Diana and watched people go through the arrivals area. Two men walked by who looked exactly like the two men who’d run into her yesterday. What were the chances they were in Scotland at the same time as she was? Diana exited the washroom.
“That’s strange. I thought I saw the two men who ran into me yesterday.”
“Where?”
Mia pointed down the hall. “I’m sure it’s just a coincidence. Or someone who looked like them.” Mia shrugged. “Anyway, I’d like to get some food before we leave. How about you?”
“Yes. I’m hungry. How long’s the drive?”
“Depending on the traffic, about five or six hours. I wasn’t sure we’d be able to make the ferry at Mallaig, so we’re going to have to cross the bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh. There should be a coffee shop down here.”
They found the coffee shop and placed their orders.
After eating their meal, Mia scanned her email but didn’t see a new message or text from Ethan. She sent him a quick text letting him know she had arrived in Glasgow. And did the same with Alex and Gran. “Right then, let’s find the car rental agency.”
“Good day, miss. Do you have a reservation?” The rental agency clerk had a shock of red hair, freckles, and snapping blue eyes.
“Hi. Yes, I do.” Mia pulled out her driver’s license and credit card.
The clerk provided her with a form, and Mia filled in the required information.
“There you go, love. It’s in slot eight in our car park. Have you driven in Scotland before?” The rental agency clerk held onto the car keys, almost as if he was afraid to give them to Mia.
Mia grinned. “I have. It’ll take me a few minutes to remember the basics, but I’ll be fine. I last visited the U.K. a year ago.”
“Aye. Then it will work just grand for you.” He handed her the keys and the information packet for the car.
Diana chuckled as they walked out of the airport. “I was afraid he wouldn’t give you the keys.”
“Driving on the left-hand side of the road can take some getting used to. And some people never get it.”
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About Rose Kerr
Rose Kerr writes cozy mysteries featuring strong, smart, women protagonists who must draw on their wits and resourcefulness to solve the crime.
Rose was born in a small community in Nova Scotia and has traveled across Canada.
More recently, Rose and her husband have moved to Southern Ontario. When she isn’t writing, Rose and her husband enjoy exploring the new region.
You can find Rose at her website https://rosekerr.com/
She’s active on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest) as well.
Author Links: Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Goodreads
Purchase Links: Amazon US – Amazon Canada – Barnes and Noble – Kobo
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I am so into cozy mysteries right now and this one sounds perfect! Love the cover art too and cannot eat to dive in!
This sounds like a wonderful mystery that I will enjoy reading!
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I love cozy mysteries.
A captivating and intriguing cozy mystery with a amazing locale that interests me greatly. What a treasure. I have been to N.S. and all across Canada too as I lived there for many years. Southern Ontario is lovely especially during the summer and my favorite place to visit.