Reviews have been coming in for the latest Rebecca Connolly book A RATTLE OF BONES. Thank you to all who have taken the time, either in print or on-line, to comment. I’m glad Rebecca’s stories entertain:
‘This is an intriguing Highland mystery peopled with quirky characters and peppered with wit’ – Times Crime Club, Pick of the Week
‘[a] compelling thriller, laced with dark humour’ —Sunday Post
‘Another beautifully written and compelling tale… Engrossing stuff’ – Denzil Meyrick
‘A rattling good read’ – Craig Russell
‘Beautifully drawn characters, finely crafter plot, with moments of genuine fear and dread. One of my favourite reads of the year so far’ – Caro Ramsay
‘Skelton never disappoints’ – Michael. J. Malone
‘A tour-de-force’ – Neil Broadfoot
‘Douglas Skelton plays his hand beautifully. …This is Tartan Noir at its best’ – Undiscovered Scotland
‘Making good use of its atmospheric Highland locations, A Rattle of Bones continues Skelton’s winning streak’ –Alastair Mabbott, The Herald
‘Character development is brilliantly thought through… There are lots of reasons to love this series but one of the key ones is a brilliant evocation of the Scottish Highland landscape that permeates this book. It’s a land that is majestic but can be barren and bleak; a land steeped in history that Skelton conjures up before our eyes; a land drenched in the blood of our forefathers and a land where stories whisper to you down the centuries’ – Live and Deadly Reviews
‘Fabulously set, brilliantly written and perfectly atmospheric’ – The Reading Closet
‘Once again Douglas Skelton has created a cracking good read’ – Crimefictionlover.com
‘A Rattle of Bones has it all, mystery, death, investigation, relationships, organised crime, laughter, tears, jaw-dropping and breath-holding moments yet never makes the reading experience too buys. Don’t miss it!’ –– Chapter in My Life
‘Douglas Skelton always delivers a tight, gripping thriller. Skelton will perfectly balance tension, humour and the human engagement needed from characters to make them authentic and believable. He constantly delivers… If every book was as enjoyable as this i’d be a happy reader’ – Grabthisbook.net
‘The author does a superb job of capturing her [Rebecca Connolly’s] fears, her anxiety but also her determination… Every one of the characters in this story is beautifully fleshed out… A blend of fact and fiction, the book taps into all that I love about Scottish crime fiction. If you’ve not read any of the books yet, you really do need to give them a try… Definitely recommended.’ – Amazon Top 500 reviewer
‘A must read for anyone who likes their crime with a side order of history, a well written female lead and beautiful Scottish scenery. Fast paced and action packed, A Rattle of Bones keeps the reader engaged from first page to last’ – Kindle reviewer
‘Twists and turns galore, a white knuckle ride through the ganglands of Glasgow and Edinburgh and set against the backdrop of the Highlands. Beautifully written, this book is a must read’ – Amazon reviewer
‘A deliciously atmospheric, tense and thrilling read. Goes straight into the must read category with the first two books in the series’ – A Vine Voice
‘This is a story of murder, injustice, love and getting to the truth. Written with some great prose, great characterisation, set in at times the harsh but breathtaking Scottish landscape.’ – Jackie’s Reading Corner
‘The main character is a breath of fresh air’ – Col’s Criminal Library
‘This slice of dark and suspenseful will grasp you from the first chapter’ -The Reading Closet
‘an absolute masterclass in plotting and imagination’ – Brown Flopsy’s Book Burrow
‘Great combination of historical and modern crime in a fabulous Scottish setting that we only dream of!’ – Independent Book Reviews
‘Skelton has, as always, delivered a well developed plot & a satisfying denouement. Beautifully written, very atmospheric.’ Simply Suze Reviews
‘A brilliant addition to a great series’ – James Oswald
”A real page turner – there are few better at doing this sort thing than Skelton’ – Scots Whay Hae
The quotes were gathered by my publisher and myself – if we have missed anyone, please let me know!
