Mystery at Murriemuir

An Skair: Private Investigator, Book 3

De: Hilary Pugh

Narrado por: Charles Robert Fox

A twisty Scottish mystery

A sinister discovery in the garden of Murriemuir House leads Ian to a chain of weird events.

Scotland is gradually getting back to normal after lockdown. As people get out and about once more Ian finds his case load increasing and to his surprise one of his new clients is his own brother, Stewart.

Stewart and his wife have bought an old farmhouse and are planning to open a wellness centre, when they make a sinister discovery in an area set aside for forest bathing. This is followed by a series of unexplained and possibly supernatural happenings.

Is the house haunted? Or is someone trying to ruin their business by playing tricks on them?

Will Ian’s attempts to uncover the truth put lives at risk?

©2022 Hilary Pugh (P)2025 Hilary Pugh

Very good twisty turning mystery

Ian Skair is a private investigator in Scotland and his brother asks for Ian’s help at his newly acquired farmhouse property. It develops into another mystery that may be decades old. This is the 3rd book in the series and the first I’ve listened to, so it can be read as a stand-alone. The mystery resolved by the end but left a cliffhanger that I hope will be solved in the next book. The narration was outstanding and the accents were superb.

entertaining cozy mystery

The narration was very good. The story was not the most exciting but it was a good mystery with lotsvof interesting characters. It kept me entertained throughout the book.

A Clever and Atmospheric Scottish Mystery

“Mystery at Murriemuir" is a thoroughly enjoyable addition to the Ian Skair: Private Investigator series. Hilary Pugh’s storytelling is engaging and full of atmosphere, with a compelling mystery that unfolds beautifully in a richly Scottish setting. Ian Skair continues to be a sharp and resourceful protagonist, and this third installment adds depth to his character while keeping the listener intrigued from start to finish.

Charles Robert Fox’s narration is excellent—his voice work brings the story to life with clarity and nuance, perfectly complementing the tone and pacing of the book. His performance enhances the immersive experience and makes this audiobook a pleasure to listen to.

If you enjoy well-crafted mysteries with a strong sense of place and a memorable lead investigator, this series is a must. I’m already looking forward to Ian Skair’s next case!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

Twisty Community Cozy Mystery

This was an enjoyable cozy mystery set in Scotland. The narrator has an excellent narrative style and Scottish accent that perfectly fits the story. I look forward to listening to more in this series.

brilliant series

ms. Pugh has a knack for making places and more importantly people come to life . each book very different, no re-hashing of one into another. settings are atmospheric, making you wish you were there . the new assistant Molly fits in well with Ian, his very good friend Carolyn and of course Lottie. i look forward to many more entries in this series.

Is It Possible That Ghosts Are Real?

I enjoyed this mystery as much as the others in the series. I was amazed at how tangled this mystery was and to what lengths Ian would go in order to unravel the solution. I liked the down-to-earth persona of Ian Skair and getting to know more about his relationship with his brother and sister-in-law. I was slightly amused by the twist I never saw coming. I thought Charles Robert Fox's narration was good as his performance painted a picture of Ian in my imagination. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.