Abigail Logan never expected to inherit a whisky distillery in the Scottish Highlands. But in the first novel of an engaging new series blending fine spirits with chilling mystery, Abi finds that there are secrets lurking in the misty glens that some will go to any lengths to protect…even murder.
When Abi inherits her uncle’s quaint and storied single malt distillery, she finds herself immersed in a competitive high-stakes business that elicits deep passions and prejudices. An award-winning photojournalist, Abi has no trouble capturing the perfect shot – but making the perfect shot is another matter. When she starts to receive disturbing, anonymous threats, it’s clear that someone wants her out of the picture. But Abi’s never been one to back down from a fight.
Arriving on the scene with her whisky-loving best friend, Patrick, and an oversized wheaten terrier named Liam, Abi seems to put everyone in the bucolic village on edge – especially her dour but disturbingly attractive head distiller. Acts of sabotage and increasingly personal threats against Abi make it clear that she is not welcome. When one of Abi’s new employees is found floating face down in a vat of whisky, Abi is determined to use her skills as an investigative journalist to identify the cold-blooded killer and dispense a dram of justice before he strikes again. But distilling truth from lies is tricky, especially when everyone seems to have something to hide.
Very good story, Many twists and turns. Surprising ending. Sad to find the enemy was a disappointment revealed. However friends formed and happy ending.
Delightful Stories about Scotland are entertaining. When the add insight to the making of their whiskey the entertainment increases. In the USA we tend to call it Scotch add a little mystery and you have a most readable book.
A Winning Combination What a treat: Scotland, Wheaten Terrier, Mystery – and of course, a very learned introduction to Single Malt Whiskey (in case one needs it). So, if this is the quality we can expect from this first-time author, I can hardly wait to add more of these gems to my collection.Â