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hollyxbeth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fjamesalex's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A terrific third book in the series. I like that it took a break from the domestic situation and moved on to some of the characters outside of Shonas family, particularly Murdo. I also enjoyed the references toThe Moon Man as well as the story of the Reivers.
kirstym25's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Animal death
mags_louise's review
4.0
This is my first introduction to the Detective Shona Oliver series, and it certainly was an engaging one. As The Girls in the Glen is filled with detail and a nice amount of mystery.
As DI Oliver and her daughter Becca are out spending time together on an archelogical dig. When Becca helps uncover some human remains. Which are quickly identified as being recently buried.
But before Shona can act. An officer arrives informing her of a shooting at a nearby estate.
Only when Shona arrives, she learns the victim is a rather opinionated Scottish MP. Who has been hit with a bullet from a rifle rather than the shotguns of the shooting party. Which means there is a gunman on the loose and with plenty of places to hide and targets to hit the race begin's to find them.
But who could want an MP dead? And what about the remains? Could they really be one of the missing 'Girls in the Glen' ?
And as DI Oliver investigates she has to deal with a husband on trial and secrets. Not just those buried on Belid Moss but from her team and higher ups who'd rather she concentrate on the present and forget the past.
But Shona is determined to get answers. No matter the cost and with lots detail of the area and some twists and turns. This was an enjoyable mystery, that I'd happily recommend to others.
My thanks to Canelo Crime and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy of The Girls in the Glen.
As DI Oliver and her daughter Becca are out spending time together on an archelogical dig. When Becca helps uncover some human remains. Which are quickly identified as being recently buried.
But before Shona can act. An officer arrives informing her of a shooting at a nearby estate.
Only when Shona arrives, she learns the victim is a rather opinionated Scottish MP. Who has been hit with a bullet from a rifle rather than the shotguns of the shooting party. Which means there is a gunman on the loose and with plenty of places to hide and targets to hit the race begin's to find them.
But who could want an MP dead? And what about the remains? Could they really be one of the missing 'Girls in the Glen' ?
And as DI Oliver investigates she has to deal with a husband on trial and secrets. Not just those buried on Belid Moss but from her team and higher ups who'd rather she concentrate on the present and forget the past.
But Shona is determined to get answers. No matter the cost and with lots detail of the area and some twists and turns. This was an enjoyable mystery, that I'd happily recommend to others.
My thanks to Canelo Crime and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy of The Girls in the Glen.
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