Murder at a Scottish Halloween - (A Scottish Shire Mystery) by Traci Hall (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

As Halloween descends upon the Scottish seaside town of Nairn, reluctant sleuth and knitting enthusiast Paislee Shaw finds herself investigating how an ancient ghost inspired a modern murder...

While Paislee will be celebrating All Hallow's Eve by handing out candy to the trick or treaters at her Cashmere Crush sweater shop, her teenage son Brody seems to have given up the ghost. Uninterested in donning a superhero or monster costume, he's just going to attend a party with his friends at the ice rink.

But Brody got swept up in the spirit of the season after all. Dared by the older kids, he went to the supposedly haunted Rait Ruins to capture video of a vengeful ghost. The local legend of the Rait Wraith has been passed down for generations--and still gives Paislee the creeps. While no specter actually roams the grounds, the lifeless body of university student Ailis Barclay is discovered there.

Ailis was at the ruins dressed as the ghost to prank Brody, only something went wrong. With her son traumatized and deemed a suspect, it's up to Paislee to string together whether Ailis was a victim of the real Wraith of Rait Ruins--or of someone dangerous among the living . . .

Review Quotes

Praise for Traci Hall's Scottish Shire Mysteries

"This latest adventure of a charming Scottish family is perfect for readers who like thorny mysteries and puppies." --Kirkus Reviews on Murder at a Scottish Christmas

"Hall expertly juggles multiple story lines...Fans of all things Scottish will have fun." --Publishers Weekly on Murder at a Scottish Wedding

"Down-to-earth characters and two mysteries to solve add up to a solid read." --Kirkus on Murder at a Scottish Wedding

"Inquisitive and down-to-earth, Paislee makes a charming sleuth in this suspect-packed mystery." --Kirkus Reviews on Murder in a Scottish Garden

"In her second Scottish Shire mystery, Hall capably juggles multiple story lines and vividly evokes the Scottish backdrop." --Booklist on Murder in a Scottish Garden

"Traci Hall keeps it real in the second Scottish Shire Mystery--and the gorgeous seaside setting and delectable descriptions of Scottish treats add to the enjoyment." --Criminal Element on Murder in a Scottish Garden

"All in all, Murder in a Scottish Garden is a fast-paced read with a nice puzzle that offers a slight twist on the English country house cozy, and there are enough open-ended story lines at the end to hint at more Paislee Shaw mysteries to enjoy." --Reviewing the Evidence on Murder in a Scottish Garden

"Murder in a Scottish Garden is an excellent murder mystery. With the word "Scottish" in the title, I was pretty sure I would love it, as I tend to enjoy all things Scottish. The plot is intriguing and moves along at a good pace. The suspense is well done." --Fresh Fiction on Murder in a Scottish Garden

"I enjoyed the mystery, which had me guessing to the very end and the characters are very realistic. A very enjoyable read." --Knit N Read on Murder in a Scottish Garden

"The mystery is a good one with plenty of clues, motives and suspects to choose from." --Kings River Life Magazine on Murder in a Scottish Shire

"If I have to compare the character development with that of other cozy series debuts, I would say Murder in the Scottish Shire beats all expectations. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. I absolutely loved reading Murder in a Scottish Shire. Wonderful character development, excellent storytelling and a murder mystery that keeps you guessing, Murder in a Scottish Shire is definitely one of the best cozy debuts of this year." --The Book Decoder on Murder in a Scottish Shire

About the Author

Traci Hall is the USA Today bestselling author of over fifty books across an array of genres, from cozy mysteries to contemporary seaside romances, YA, and nonfiction. She is also the co-author of the Salem B&B Mystery series as Traci Wilton. A member of Mystery Writers of America, RWA and former President of the Florida Romance Writers Association, Hall co-runs CommunityAuthors.com and provides editing services for many accomplished novelists. She lives in South Florida and can be found online at TraciHall.com.