A Cold Case in the Scottish Highlands | A Hamish Macbeth Mystery

Описание: In the quiet, windswept village of Lochdubh, some secrets are buried so deep that even the persistent Highland mist can't reach them. For Sergeant Hamish Macbeth, life is usually a peaceful blend of avoiding work and keeping an eye on the locals. But when a shifting peat bog uncovers remains from a thirty-year-old disappearance, a "cold case" suddenly turns white-hot. The discovery brings an unwanted spotlight to the glen, drawing in ambitious journalists and curious outsiders eager to solve the mystery for themselves.

While the authorities in Strathbane are quick to dismiss the finding as a historical curiosity, Hamish senses the tension ripple through the village's oldest families. With his keen understanding of human nature and his sharp intuition for the dark currents beneath a "friendly" exterior, he realizes that someone in Lochdubh has been living a lie for three decades—and they are prepared to kill again to keep it that way. The peaceful, heather-covered façade of the Highlands cracks to reveal a plot of impeccable timing and ruthless intent.

Just when you think you've deduced the culprit among the tight-lipped locals and the shadowy figures of the past, Hamish unveils a connection so shocking it redefines the very meaning of the case. Prepare for a classic whodunit where the greatest presents are lies, and the only thing colder than the winter air over the moors is a murderer’s heart.

This content features fan-made stories inspired by the world of Hamish Macbeth, the character originally created by M.C. Beaton (Marion Chesney). This work is strictly a fan tribute; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the official M.C. Beaton estate, her publishers, or any of her licensed entities. All characters, settings, and stylistic elements inspired by the original series are used with the highest respect and admiration for the unique storytelling of M.C. Beaton. This story is written by a fan, for fans, with the intention of celebrating the timeless charm and quiet brilliance of Hamish Macbeth in a new, original mystery.