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An Imposter in Shetland: The Shetland Mysteries Series by Marsali Taylor

It is a delight to take part in the Reading Between The Lines, Book Blog Tour for Marsali Taylor’s new addition to the Shetland Mysteries Series, An Imposter in Shetland.

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Blurb

When an internet lifestyle influencer arrives on Shetland to document her ‘perfect’ holiday, the locals are somewhat sceptical.

Joining a boat trip to the remote islands of St Kilda with sailing sleuth Cass Lynch and her partner DI Gavin Macrae, the young woman seems more concerned with her phone than the scenery.

But when it’s time to leave, there’s no sign of her. Despite mounting a desperate search, she’s seemingly vanished without trace – from a small island in the middle of the sea.

As a puzzling investigation gathers pace, there are more questions than answers – and uncovering the truth will reveal dark and long-hidden secrets…

Review

The latest adventure sees the return of sailing sleuth Cass Lynch and her partner, DI Gavin Macrae. The story is set on Shetland and across the Hebridean Islands. Along the way, we meet a strong cast of characters, some familiar and some new. Although the book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.

The book includes all the elements of this mystery series that readers have come to love: a cast of memorable characters, a flavour of Shetland life (including its distinctive dialogue and strong sense of community) and a puzzling mystery waiting to be solved. Having read some of the other books in this series, I knew it wouldn’t disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and felt as if I’d been transported straight onto the training ship, the Swan. Marsali Taylor’s skilled descriptions and characterisations brought the story to life.

Each chapter opens with a Shetland saying, and the detailed descriptions both on land and at sea were a pleasure to read. St Kilda is skilfully captured in all its isolated beauty. When internet lifestyle influencer, Tiede Barton, goes missing during a boat trip to a remote and deserted island, sailing sleuth Cass Lynch investigates. Not everything aboard or on shore is as it first seems, and not everyone is telling the truth. As Cass and her partner untangle the web of deceit, Cass finds herself facing dangers that will take all her resources to survive.

This is an intriguing addition to the Shetland Mysteries Series that kept me turning the pages until the very end. Anyone who likes a good mystery will enjoy this latest addition to the series. A satisfying and enjoyable read, well told.

About the Author

Marsali Taylor grew up near Edinburgh, and came to Shetland as a newly-qualified teacher. She is currently a part-time teacher on Shetland’s scenic west side, living with her husband and two Shetland ponies. Marsali is a qualified STGA tourist-guide who is fascinated by history, and has published plays in Shetland’s distinctive dialect, as well as a history of women’s suffrage in Shetland. She’s also a keen sailor who enjoys exploring in her own 8m yacht, and an active member of her local drama group.

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Amazon Author Page – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marsali-Taylor/e/B0034PACI8/

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