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Death of a Ghost

By: M.C. Beaton
Narrated by: David Monteath
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 There are many ruined castles in Scotland. One such lies outside the village of Drim. Hamish begins to hear reports that this castle is haunted and lights have been seen there at night, but he assumes it's some children or maybe the local lads going there to smoke pot, or, worse, inject themselves with drugs. Hamish says to his policeman, Charlie 'Clumsy' Carson, that they will both spend a night there.

The keening wind explains the ghostly noises, but when Charlie falls through the floor, Hamish finds the body of a dead man propped up in a corner of the cellar. After Charlie is airlifted to the hospital, Chief Detective Inspector Blair arrives to investigate the body, but there is none to be found. Dismissed as a drunk making up stories, Hamish has to find and identify the body and its killer before the "ghost" can strike again. Cosy Crime Fiction Mystery Traditional Detectives Haunted Ghost

Critic reviews

The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.
M C Beaton's Hamish Macbeth books are a delight: clever, intricate and sardonic. The flavour is reminiscent of Compton MacKenzie's Whisky Galore and I'm very glad to own a complete set
The much-loved Hamish Macbeth series... a beguiling blend of wry humour and sharp observations of rural life.
It's always a special treat to return to Lochdubh.
All stars
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Great romp of murder and mayhem through the Scottish Highlands. David Monteith is a joy to listen to.

Death of a Ghost is the 'Most'

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Not a thriller, but has its twists and turns. Easy listening. Good narrator. Lovely voice.

Gentle murder

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Another great Hamish Macbeth story. They ate short enough to listen in one sitting, but long enough to feel satisfied. Wonderful characters. Brilliantly performed.

Another murder in the highlands

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I love this narrator and writer… feeling a bit bereft that coming near the end.

Takes an interesting twist this narrative.

Very enjoyable as usual

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Much as I enjoy Angela Raisin, Hamish Macbeth remains my favourite Beaton character. He once again outthinks the brains of Strathbane Police as he deals with deaths occurring after smuggling is suspected off the Sutherland coast, plus the continuing departmental struggles between his superiors, with the help of a new sidekick. Priscilla and Elspeth appear briefly but Hamish remains a bachelor, notwithstanding the efforts of the ladies of Lochdubh!

Hamish goes from strength to strength

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