Synopses & Reviews
National bestselling author Hannah Reed brings mystery lovers the first in a brand-new series, in which a young writer finds herself swept up in a murder amidst the glens and lochs of the Scottish Highlands
After the recent death of her mother and the dissolution of her marriage, thirty-something Eden Elliott is seriously in need of a fresh start. At the urging of her best friend, bestselling author Ami Pederson, Eden decides to embark on an open-ended trip to the picturesque village of Glenkillen in the Scottish Highlands, to do some hands-on research for a book of her own. But almost as soon as Eden arrives in the quaint town, she gets caught up in a very real drama
The towns sheep shearer is found murderedclipped with his own shearsand the locals suspect Vicki MacBride, an outsider whose fathers recent death left her the surprise heir to his lucrative sheep farm. Eden refuses to believe the affable heiress is a murderer, but can she prove that someone is out to frame her new friend before she finds herself on the receiving end of more shear terror?
Review
“If you fancy a quick, inexpensive trip to the Scottish Highlands, then Off Kilter is your ticket. Join writer Eden Elliott as she journeys to Glenkillen to research and write her first book, then go along for the investigation into the death of the towns sheep-shearer. Hannah Reeds new series will please Scotophiles everywhere, and theyll soon be eager for another trip to Glenkillen.”—Miranda James, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Cat in the Stacks mystery series
“Hannah Reeds series debut captures the appeal of the Highlands, and features a plucky, determined heroine surrounded by a cast of quirky but believable characters.”—Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of the County Cork Mysteries
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Praise for Off Kilter “A brilliant mystery…full of belly laughs and white-knuckle moments.” —Jenn McKinley, New York Times bestselling author
“Captures the appeal of the Highlands, and features a plucky, determined heroine.” —Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author
“Reeds new series will please Scotophiles everywhere.”—Miranda James, New York Times bestselling author
Synopsis
In national bestselling author Hannah Reeds latest Scottish Highlands mystery, aspiring romance novelist Eden Elliott discovers the landscape isnt the only thing thats dramatic when a local woman is done in...
Its early September in Glenkillen, Scotland, when American expat (and budding romance novelist) Eden Elliott is recruited by the local inspector to act as a special constable. Fortunately its in name only, since not much happens in Glenkillen.
For now Eden has her hands full with other things: preparing for the sheepdog trial on the MacBride farma fundraiser for the local hospiceand helping her friend Vicki with her first yarn club skein-of-the-month deliveries. Everything seems to be coming togetheruntil the head of the welcoming committee is found strangled to death with a club members yarn.
Now Eden feels compelled to honor her commitment as constable and herd together the clues, figure out which ones are dogs, and which ones will lead to a ruthless killer . . .
About the Author
Hannah Reed is the national bestselling author of the Queen Bee Mystery series, as well as the Scottish Highland Mysteries. Her own Scottish ancestors were seventeenth century rabble-rousers who were eventually shipped to the new world, where they settled in the Michigan Upper Peninsula. Hannah has happily traveled back to her homeland several times, and in keeping with family tradition, enjoyed causing mayhem in the Highlands.