{"product_id":"murder-at-a-scottish-halloween-isbn-9781496757821","title":"Murder at a Scottish Halloween","description":"\u003cb\u003eAs \u003ci\u003eHalloween descends upon the Scottish seaside town of Nairn, reluctant sleuth and knitting enthusiast Paislee Shaw finds herself investigating how an ancient ghost inspired a modern murder… \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile Paislee will be celebrating All Hallow’s Eve by handing out candy to the trick or treaters at her Cashmere Crush sweater shop, her teenage son Brody seems to have given up the ghost. Uninterested in donning a superhero or monster costume, he’s just going to attend a party with his friends at the ice rink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Brody got swept up in the spirit of the season after all. Dared by the older kids, he went to the supposedly haunted Rait Ruins to capture video of a vengeful ghost. The local legend of the Rait Wraith has been passed down for generations—and still gives Paislee the creeps. While no specter actually roams the grounds, the lifeless body of university student Ailis Barclay is discovered there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAilis was at the ruins dressed as the ghost to prank Brody, only something went wrong. With her son traumatized and deemed a suspect, it’s up to Paislee to string together whether Ailis was a victim of the \u003ci\u003ereal\u003c\/i\u003e Wraith of Rait Ruins—or of someone dangerous among the living . . .\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Traci Hall’s Scottish Shire Mysteries\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This latest adventure of a charming Scottish family is perfect for readers who like thorny mysteries and puppies.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder at a Scottish Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hall expertly juggles multiple story lines…Fans of all things Scottish will have fun.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at a Scottish Wedding\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Down-to-earth characters and two mysteries to solve add up to a solid read.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at a Scottish Wedding\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Inquisitive and down-to-earth, Paislee makes a charming sleuth in this suspect-packed mystery.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In her second Scottish Shire mystery, Hall capably juggles multiple story lines and vividly evokes the Scottish backdrop.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Traci Hall keeps it real in the second Scottish Shire Mystery—and the gorgeous seaside setting and delectable descriptions of Scottish treats add to the enjoyment.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Criminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“All in all, \u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Garden\u003c\/i\u003e is a fast-paced read with a nice puzzle that offers a slight twist on the English country house cozy, and there are enough open-ended story lines at the end to hint at more Paislee Shaw mysteries to enjoy.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Reviewing the Evidence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Garden\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent murder mystery. With the word “Scottish” in the title, I was pretty sure I would love it, as I tend to enjoy all things Scottish. The plot is intriguing and moves along at a good pace. The suspense is well done.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Fresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I enjoyed the mystery, which had me guessing to the very end and the characters are very realistic. A very enjoyable read.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Knit N Read\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The mystery is a good one with plenty of clues, motives and suspects to choose from.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kings River Life Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Shire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If I have to compare the character development with that of other cozy series debuts, I would say \u003ci\u003eMurder in the Scottish Shire\u003c\/i\u003e beats all expectations. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. I absolutely loved reading \u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Shire\u003c\/i\u003e. Wonderful character development, excellent storytelling and a murder mystery that keeps you guessing, \u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Shire\u003c\/i\u003e is definitely one of the best cozy debuts of this year.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Book Decoder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder in a Scottish Shire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraci Hall\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of over fifty books across an array of genres, from cozy mysteries to contemporary seaside romances, YA, and nonfiction. She is also the co-author of the Salem B\u0026amp;B Mystery series as Traci Wilton. A member of Mystery Writers of America, RWA and former President of the Florida Romance Writers Association, Hall co-runs CommunityAuthors.com and provides editing services for many accomplished novelists. 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