The Arms of Death: Murder with a Scottish Slàinte
About this ebook
Book One in the Loch Lonach Mystery Series
Ginny Forbes is a nurse with an insatiable curiosity, a special talent for critical thinking, and a gift for getting into trouble. When one of her ICU patients dies unexpectedly, she finds herself on the trail of a centuries-old secret.
Ginny is no stranger to investigation. Her hobby requires ferreting out and fitting together the traces of her ancestors, to create a mosaic of their lives. She knows how to dig and she knows how to read between the lines.
When a handsome newcomer offers to help, she allows him to tag along, but reports back on his actions to her long-time boyfriend, also an historian and genealogist. Following the clues seems no more than a lark, but between the cause of death and the growing jealousy of her two helpers, Ginny is about to find out just how dangerous idle curiosity can be.
A page-turning mystery packed with suspense perfect for fans of Miss Marple, Lord Peter Wimsey, and Brother Cadfael.
Read what people are saying about The Arms of Death
“I loved this book. As an avid mystery fan, I’m pretty particular about my authors. Maggie had me by page four, and it was a page turner from there. The book had the perfect amounts of suspense and romance, always a good combination. I look forward to book two of the series.” Amazon Reader, Sally S.
“A jolly romp with a strong mystery and excellent characterisation. The setting is marvelous, adding a lot to the atmosphere of the story.” UK reader
“Miss Marple but with a strong Scottish theme. Enjoyed it very much!” UK reader
“Murder and mayhem is part of the legacy of the House of Forbes. Ms. Foster weaves a page-turning mystery of twists and turns with a complex yet logical plot that leads to a satisfactory and realistic conclusion.” Bart Forbes, President, Clan Forbes Society, Inc.
“A very well-plotted and enjoyable mystery. Highly recommended.” The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
FIRST PLACE BEST MEDICAL THRILLER – Texas Association of Authors 2019, Best of Texas Books Awards.
SILVER MEDAL WINNER – 2019 PenCraft awards for Writing Excellence.
FINALIST – Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2019
About the author
MAGGIE FOSTER is a seventh-generation Texan of Scottish descent who writes murder mysteries featuring the same. Her stories are drawn from her fevered imagination and her experiences as a nurse, lawyer, teacher, and redhead. Her interests include dark chocolate, good whisky, and men in kilts, not necessarily in that order. For more information on the Loch Lonach community and the Create-a-Corpse contest, please visit www.lochlonach.com
