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The Bone Trap

Mysterious Scotland, Book 1

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The Bone Trap

By: Tormod Cockburn
Narrated by: Stewart Crank
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A single murder. An unidentified animal skull. Sightings of a tusked horse. Flesh on the bones of an old Scottish myth.

A struggling Scottish scientist holds a potential unicorn skull in his hands. If he proves it’s authentic, his career will be made. If he dies trying, he won’t be the first.

Meanwhile, Gillan McArdle’s academic career is ending because of one stupid lapse of judgement. But he’s the most talented young archaeologist in Scotland, and a Dundee-based media outfit can use his skills. Offered a short-term contract, he lands on the Hebridean island of Harris to investigate obscure animal bones. Quickly dismissing the unicorn skull as a thinly disguised fake, he can’t deny there’s something unusual about these bones. Baited by rumors of a majestic tusked horse roaming the uplands, Gill begins to suspect someone is manipulating him. As he gradually unravels the mystery of the skull, he grasps one disturbing conclusion. If this creature does exist, the evidence suggests it’s a killer.

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not what I expected, but really enjoyed listening, looking forward to the next one

unusual storyline

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Very enjoyable trip to the scots isles in an x files esque mysteey. A search for mythicak beasts brings a set of worthies against big business with magic in the air. Lovely narration. expoition heavy in places that loses a star. looking forward to next one.

Excellent series opener

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Good narrator, had me hooked from the beginning wanting to know more, had to finish it today as I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. Looking forward to more books by this author and hopefully narrator, interesting story with lots of details to hold the listeners attention.

Had me hooked from the start

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I had seen this book mentioned on Facebook and it looked great but it wasn't available as an audiobook. I was delighted when I saw the announcement that it was now available. I really enjoyed the storyline and characters and the narrator was great too. I hope that there will be others in this series. Listened in a day, couldn't put it down.

An excellent listen!

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Great characterisation, atmosphere, scene setting, weaving of fact with folklore. Loved it. Looking forward to the next one.

Excellent story telling! I was hooked from the beginning.

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