When convicted killer Duncan Scot is murdered at the Eagle Island Highland Games, locals see it as justice served. Elle isn’t so sure, and clue after clue leads her to an uncomfortable conclusion: Duncan was innocent.

Scottish-flavored murder mysteries featuring researcher and historian Elle Cunningham Mackay.

An exclusive series of road trip travel guides to the dark side of the Gothic South.

A lifelong lover of the great authors of detective fiction’s Golden Age — think Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, John Dickson Carr, and Ellery Queen, Liam has a passion for secluded county estates, shady heirs, locked rooms and impossible murders.

He has poured this love into his books: mysteries featuring professional researcher and Scottish historian Elle Cunningham Mackay and an upcoming series of thrillers starring curiosity store owner Emery Vaughn.

Mystery Author Liam Ashe
Mystery Author Liam Ashe

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Bob S
I could have read this book in one or two sittings but instead went through each chapter like a glass of good whisky. Savored the characters and setting and story.
Aubrey M
It’s one of those books that grabs your attention from the start and keeps you turning the pages!
Joelle H
This was a great read! The history of the Scottish clans and the intertwining of the families was a great backdrop for this mystery.
John J
I loved this book! From the first chapter to the last, I couldn’t put it down. I loved the way the author described the setting of the book, and the characters were well developed and believable. Just when I thought I knew “who done it,” another twist proved me wrong!
Kindle C
Great read! Even better than the first in the series! Kept me guessing to the end! If you love a great mystery, this book is for you!
Kirk C
This book is even better than the first. The flow of the story is terrific, and the plot twists keep you guessing until the end when the villain is identified as . . . just kidding, you'll have to get the book to see how it ends!

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