Death of a Dentist, M. C. Beaton
Death of a Dentist, M. C. Beaton
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Death of a Dentist

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Shaun Grindell

Unabridged: 6 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/09/2020

Synopsis

In Scotland, where thrift and a “nice set of dentures” are generally admired, dental surgeon Dr. Frederick Gilchrist’s cheap rates and penchant for pulling teeth have gained him a clientele.However, wiser Highlanders, like Constable Hamish Macbeth, opt to steer clear of this reputed womanizer’s all-too-busy hands. But a blinding toothache sends Hamish Macbeth 120 miles out of Lochdubh to the infamous dentist’s door.Unfortunately for Hamish and Gilchrist, someone has canceled all the doctor’s appointments—permanently. Since everyone is pleased that the dentist is deceased—patients, several harassed women, and even his wife—Macbeth faces one of the more biting challenges of his career.A toothache can drive a man mad, and Hamish, with a mouth full of throbbing pain, decides to go after the killer alone.

About M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton has won international acclaim for her New York Times bestselling Hamish Macbeth mysteries. The BBC has aired 24 episodes based on the series. Beaton is also the author of the bestselling Agatha Raisin series, which will air as an eight-episode dramatic series on Sky1, starring Ashley Jensen. She lives in the Cotswolds with her husband. For more information, you can visit MCBeaton.com.

About Shaun Grindell

Born and raised in Southampton, England, Shaun Grindell is an accomplished actor who trained at the Calland School of Speech and Drama and the Lee Strasberg Actors Institute in London. As an audiobook narrator, he has narrated many titles in different genres. Among his most notable works are the Hamish Macbeth mysteries by M. C. Beaton. Shaun also garnered an AudioFile Earphones Award for his reading of The Roving Party by Rohan Wilson.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ivonne on June 23, 2014

M.C. Beaton redeems herself with Death of a Dentist, the 13th installment in her uneven Hamish Macbeth series. In this one, Hamish — although warned off as usual by his superior, the ever-spiteful and jealous Chief Inspector Blair — surreptitiously investigates the robbery of £250,000 in bingo prize......more

Goodreads review by Jammin Jenny on March 23, 2019

I always enjoy a Hamish Macbeth story. In this one, a dentist is murdered and Hamish is on the case to find the killer. On the way, he deals with Blaire, Jimmy and Patricia Hallburton-Smythe. I love all the characters of this small Scottish town and wish I could visit there!......more

Goodreads review by Lorie on July 31, 2010

It has been awhile since I have read an M.C. Beaton Hamish Macbeth story. I will not wait so long to read another. I always end up laughing somewhere along the way and remembering characters from the other stories. This mystery takes place in a small North Highland town of Lochdubh, with a local......more

Goodreads review by Una on January 03, 2014

One of the earlier books with more conflict that is resolved at a credible pace. Nice attitude toward seniors.......more

Quotes

“A cast of engaging locals with full-blown Highland accents.” Kirkus Reviews (audio review)

“Macbeth’s efforts bustle charmingly along against the background of quirky Scots dialect and rustic pubs. And Beaton’s tangled web of a mystery is tidily resolved to the satisfaction of the locals and, surely, for all the devoted fans of this winning series.” Amazon.com

“Using his innate knowledge of human nature, his keen intuition, and his superb investigative skills, he soon gets at the heart of the matter. A gem of a book, a gem of a plot, a gem of a hero—M. C. Beaton and Hamish MacBeth shine once again.” Booklist

“It’s well nigh impossible not to fall for ace moocher Hamish, with his quick mind, deceptively simple manner, and accursed luck with the fairer sex.” Publishers Weekly

Awards

  • Mystery Guild
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