Reviews for Death of a Witch (Hamish Macbeth Series #25)

The average rating for Death of a Witch (Hamish Macbeth Series #25) based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-12-19 00:00:00 Peter Klinger After vacationing in Spain at the wrong resort, Hamish Macbeth returns to his beloved Lochdubh only to discover that an outsider to the quirky village is stirring up trouble. Catriona is loved by all the men of Lochdubh, yet not a single one of them will talk about her. According to Hamish, Lochdubh is not the place for sex, and he senses all the ingredients for murder are brewing on Catriona's doorstep. His instincts are proven correct, when the girl some believe to be a witch can't cast a spell strong enough to keep herself among the living. Hamish, ever protective of the quirky residents on his Highland beat, is hoping one of his own is not to blame. However, it certainly does look like that may be the case. This is a wonderful mystery series I read often, and Death of a Witch is a particularly pleasurable entry. While the romantically vacillating Hamish catches the eye of a new forensic technician named Lesley, Elspeth and Priscilla both entertain ideas of lassoing the unambitious detective. Readers of this enjoyable series are well aware Hamish favors his wild cat, Sonsie, and his dog, Lugs, more than the flight of fancy to wed, however. A second murder occurs before Hamish can get to the bottom of things, which includes some surprises for Macbeth, who was certain he knew all that went on in his patch of Scotland. There is some jolly fun for the reader even after the crime is solved in this entry, the epilog being as enjoyable as the main narrative. Will Hamish get his dream vacation with a sweet lass after all? And will his old nemesis, Blair, get what he deserves? Fans of the series know there is something enjoyable and magical about each visit to Lochdubh, because it is a trip which soothes the spirit and refreshes the soul, reminding us why we love to read. A light and incredibly entertaining mystery series with tons of atmosphere and more than a dollop of politically incorrect humor, this series is great fun squeezed between more substantive reads. Death of a Witch is one of the best in the long-running series and comes highly recommended!

Review # 2 was written on 2017-05-20 00:00:00 Swedee Alkhafaji Back to the Scottish Highlands and an picturesque place called Lochdubn where the local constabulary consists of one local policeman called Hamish Macbeth who guard the peace and the law. When Hamish returns from a disappointing vacation trip abroad he find that a new lady has taken residence in the person of Catriona Beldame. This lady peddles her "herbs" to the local men who want to return to earlier times when there was some sexual bliss in their marriages. However the herbs tend to have a different result as the men expect and if the ladies don't cooperate there is little action anyhow. Hamish finds this newcomer a nuisance and will do anything to get rid of her. And his prayers get answered when he finds her dead and her body being burned before the forensic investigators can arrive. Which also brings along the latest woman who thinks she can alter Hamish Macbeths ways and make him a career man outside of his beloved village. Quite a few murders later and of course Elspeth being a reporter also entering the picture with a male reporter Perry who is quite an attractive man also chasing the cold blooded murderer who by now could be responsible for 4 killings Hamish can only come to the conclusion that the murders all have to with SEX. Quite shocking for his part of the Highlands. Another fun filled episode in which Hamish love life and his work makes reading a fun experience. It is not all about murder and mayhem but about the various characters that make this small universe so much fun. A good read to spend some time with and it does not take to much time at all to read. PS I returned to this book by accident and found the visit to Lochdubhn an enjoyable one, these Hamish Macbeth are by no means brilliant writing but they remain a guilty pleasure for me and ever so often I grab some from the bookshelf and enjoy a short visit. These books remain good fun.