A secluded island. A dark and stormy night. A treasure worth its weight in cake… storm-swept island. But she has no idea she’s about to be drawn into a web of mystery and intrigue.
When a box of valuable jewelry is discovered on the island, the townsfolk give it to her for safe-keeping in the church. When greedy thieves steal the jewels in the middle of the night, the crime ignites a flurry of gossip and accusations. But when a dead body is connected to the mysterious theft, it plunges the secretive community into chaos and fear.
As a violent storm approaches the island’s rocky shores, Annabelle is determined to find the real perpetrators, and expose the secret that threatens those she loves. Annabelle’s passion for desserts is matched only by her desire to seek justice. But as she begins her investigation, she must struggle against the incompetent local police, as well as a community steeped in suspicion and gossip.
With time running out, can Annabelle solve the crime before the culprits strike again? Or before the islanders take matters into their own hands?
Horror in the Highlands is the latest entry in the Reverend Annabelle Dixon series. If you like secluded islands, mysterious characters, a strong, yet compassionate female lead, and plenty of twists, then you’ll love Alison Golden’s deliciously humorous storytelling.
Buy Horror in the Highlands today and prepare to be charmed.
This book includes recipes for some of Annabelle’s favorite treats:
– Wonderful Whisky Marmalade Pudding
– Sacred Scottish Pancakes
– Devilishly Delicious Dundee Cake
– Omnipotent Oatcakes
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First I read in this series – thoroughly enjoyable!!
The characters were nice, but the plot was somewhat thin. So-so read.
This is an entertaining fast-paced cozy mystery. I enjoyed meeting Annabelle’s brother and niece. The characters are interesting and most are likable. I recommend this to fans for the series and cozy mystery readers.
All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way have I been influenced by anyone.
Horror in the Highlands – a review by Rosemary Kenny
Reverend Annabelle Dixon takes what should be a relaxing Highland holiday to Scottish Isle, by visiting her brother and niece there.
But the, ‘best laid plans of mice and men’ are often ‘gang agley’ and so it proves, when first the local Kirk (church), is robbed and then a local islander is murdered!
Who you gonna call? Reverend Annabelle, of course, seeing as – much like Father Brown or Murder She Wrote – our feisty lady is already on the scene of mischief, murder and mayhem, wherever she goes.
Can Annabelle and Inspector Mike Nicholls, her beau, reveal and apprehend the miscreants?
You betcha! How?
You’ll have to get yourself a copy of Alison Golden’s Horror in the Highlands to find out!
A delightful book
Horror in the Highlands:
5 stars
I have purchased a copy of The Reverend Annabelle Dixon Cozy Mysteries Book 5: Horror in the Highlands by Alison Golden and this review was given freely.
Vivid descriptions, an eclectic group of colorful characters, and a series of oddities and mysteries fill the pages of this cozy mystery where Reverend Annabelle visits her brother Roger and niece Bonnie on the island of Blodraigh, Scotland where she finds herself having to solve the murder of pub owner Harry Anderson without the help of the police while isolated on a small island in the midst of a severe storm. Things escalate when a chance email results in a surprise visit from Inspector Mike.
I found this to be a conic whodunit mystery
I love how each character was described in detail and the ending was as good as an Agatha Christie book. Hope to see more of these books.
Love Annabelle and her adventures!
Fun, whimsical read…
Great setting. Great characters. And a wonderful story. Had no idea who ‘did it.’ Can’t wait to read more.
It was not a fast, suspenseful mystery. But I loved the writing, the plot, characters, and descriptions. (Not TOO descriptive, but enough to be of interest.) I will buy other books in this series.
When Annabelle visits her brother and niece their sleepy Scottish island turns into a nightmare trip.
This was the first book I read in the series and even though it is In the middle I had no trouble following. As Scotland is a place I wish to visit the description of the island and people there was interesting.
An original heroine and a secluded island form the basis for this incredible mystery.
The characters sold me on this book. I enjoyed the “trials of the vicar” and felt that she was someone I would like to know.
Kept in suspense to the end. For a change I didn’t figure it out before then. Loved it.
Good light reading. Good character development. Entertaining.
I enjoy the style of writing, the story line that links the books in this series and various characters brought to life by Alison.
City enjoy books that are just entertaining, this is such a book.