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

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Graeme Malcolm

Unabridged: 5 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/18/2003

Synopsis

The aromas of wild thyme and Highland heather waft through Lochdubh, home to M. C. Beaton’s lanky policeman, Hamish Macbeth. Yet what the likeable village constable senses in his latest case is the acrid scent of fear as an entire town is entrapped in something dark and deadly.Yet, as he deftly investigates the summer’s high crimes and misdemeanors, he attracts the attention of his superiors. They feel a promotion and transfer will give him a larger playing field than his small village, but that’s the last thing Macbeth wants. Now the likeable constable needs a clever way to quash the move without losing his job entirely.

About M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton, hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide. 

About Graeme Malcolm

Graeme Malcolm was an actor and winning audiobook narrator who earned twelve AudioFile Earphones Awards. He has performed on Broadway as Pharaoh in Aida and as Sir Edward Ramsay in The King and I. His television appearances include Law & Order, Follow the River, and Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (with Laurence Olivier). His film credits include A Further Gesture, The Adventures of Sebastian Cole, and Reunion.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bobby on December 07, 2017

"Visions o' God, Holy Grail, shipwreck, murder and mayhem, and all you lot can find to talk about is a mythical affair." — An exasperated Hamish Highland charm and humor make for another winner from M.C. Beaton. Visiting Hamish Macbeth in his beloved Lochdubh is the cure for whatever ails you, its qu......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on November 16, 2021

In this 18th book in the 'Hamish Macbeth' series, the Scottish constable investigates a string of cases. The book can be read as a standalone. ***** Police Constable Hamish Macbeth loves his Scottish village of Lochdubh, his job, and his dog Lugs. Given his druthers, Hamish would be a policeman in Loc......more

Goodreads review by Ivonne on March 28, 2024

What besets the eponymous village in this 18th entry in this charming series isn’t really death; it’s — well, some kind of mass religious hysteria. Constable Hamish Macbeth finds that the isolated village of Stoyre has become so religious that villagers are spending most days at church. What’s going......more

Goodreads review by Hákon on September 29, 2021

I watched and enjoyed the Hamish Macbeth TV series a few years ago, and I've been meaning to read some of the books M. C. Beaton wrote about the character. This is number 18 in a series that spans 35 titles, so it's pretty much right in the middle. Probably not the best place to start with a series.......more

Goodreads review by June on July 07, 2014

I needed a laugh and where do I find it in a mystery read? M.C Beaton's Hamish MacBeth crime adventure series. This one gave me the laughs while keeping me interested in the crime solving of a few cases. Hamish can be such a brainless man when it comes to women and love, but he's got that Highlander......more

Quotes

“Hamish in top form, with intriguing puzzles to solve, the possibility of a new romance, and ever more inventive ways of avoiding a promotion to higher rank and transfer from his beloved Lochdubh.” Kirkus Reviews

“All Macbeth’s talents are on display as he performs a heroic rescue, outwits some crooks, and meets violence with violence.” Publishers Weekly

“Beaton adds a new twist to the standard murder-in-a-village plot…Another delightful installment in a perennially entertaining series.” Booklist

“The trademark charm of the series—quirky humor, eccentric characters, and dark overtones—is in full swing here; fans will be well pleased, and readers new to Lochdubh can enjoy this as a stand-alone volume.” School Library Journal

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