Death of a Smuggler

A Hamish Macbeth Mystery, Book 37

De: M. C. Beaton, R.W. Green

Narrado por: David Monteath

From a New York Times bestselling author, a murder, a missing man, and his newest constable’s secret past are all that’s standing in the way of Sergeant Hamish Macbeth's relaxing winter.

All Hamish Macbeth wants is a quiet life in his peaceful home in the Highland village of Lochdubh. But when his newly-assigned constable arrives, he presents Hamish with a surprise and a secret. Getting to the bottom of the secret becomes the least of Hamish’s problems when he meets a family who have a score to settle with a sinister man who has mysteriously gone missing. Discovering a murdered woman’s body puts further pressure on Hamish, especially when it becomes clear that the murdered woman and the missing man are linked.

To Hamish’s horror, he then finds himself working on the murder case with the despicable Detective Chief Inspector Blair–his sworn enemy–who has been drafted in under curious circumstances. With a growing list of suspects, ever more bewildering circumstances and Blair hindering him at every turn, Hamish must find the murderer before anyone else falls victim.

Never has a quiet life seemed further from his grasp!

©2025 M. C. Beaton (P)2025 Grand Central Publishing

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Series fans will be well pleased.”—Publishers Weekly

Missing Graeme Malcolm

I could have saved myself a lot of confusion, had I realized before starting to write this review that I inadvertently skipped reading the last book in the series, Death of a Spy ... The storyline of Death of a Smuggler wasn't terrible, but I just couldn't connect with the Narration by David Monteath. When I looked back to see who the previous narrator was, I was shocked to note his name, but even more flummoxed not to find that book in my library. No clue how this happened, given that I am always on the edge of my seat awaiting the next installment in this MC Beaton series being carried on by R.W. Green. Sadly, that journey also led to the discovery that Graeme Malcolm has passed away. Back to the writing itself - my main bone to pick is with the characterization of Priscilla. While I was starting to suspect that she was damaged by some secret emotional and/or physical trauma yet to be revealed, but rather than that being delved into and exposed, it appears that is not the case. Turns out she's just a plain ole shrew (which even AI backs me up in defining the term as dated and offensive. Maybe I'll feel differently after going back to Death of a Spy (or maybe her (my) redemption is still to come!?))

I enjoyed this book very much.

This book has fanned the flames of love for the Hamish MacBeth Mysteries! And I love this narrator!

It was okay

Just couldn’t get into this one. it was OK can’t really recommend this one. All the prior ones are really good.

Love this series

I can relax, sit back, and listen to this delightful audiobook. I’m always sorry to see them end. Well read and as good as when MC Beaton was alive.

New narrator

Hamish Macbeth suddenly has the voice of an eighty year old man. The narration of this book and the previous book are boring. Give us back the joy of listening to Hamish by hiring a GOOD voice actor and not just an eloquent speaker.

RW Greene is doing a great job carrying on.

The Hamish Macbeth books have been awesome! I feel like MC Beaton, wrote them herself.

Excellent Hamish

I really enjoyed this story and look forward to more. It included some old favorites and Hamish’s love life is developing nicely. Well done!

Missing Graham Malcolm

Distracting accent by new narrator and a thin storyline. Hamish fans can’t get enough but this one is disappointing

Still Love Hamish!

I am a huge M.C. Beaton fan and love
that a few new Hamish Macbeth stories have been published. Thank you R.W. Green!

Secrets

Loved this book. Detective Haiddish is my favorite. The story line is always full of great characters. A great place to live but outside always visiting.