Bøker av Shana Frost

What secrets do the peatlands hide?An octogenarian distiller is wary of the goings-on in his distillery. The only person he can turn to is innkeeper Aileen Mackinnon. Amateur sleuth Aileen Mackinnon has a knack for numbers and accounting. After all, she was a revered forensic accountant once. Wanting to wear her sleuthing hat once again, she takes on this simple case, never expecting a foray into familial fights, flying bullets and death.Detective Inspector Callan Cameron is ordered to stay away from the peatlands. That means he'll never find his best friend's body. But something strange is brewing in Loch Fuar. As summer blazes through town, unease and distrust run rampant. Has the summer heat awoken a murderer or were they awaiting the return of a Mackinnon?

What secrets do the peatlands hide?An octogenarian distiller is wary of the goings-on in his distillery. The only person he can turn to is innkeeper Aileen Mackinnon. Amateur sleuth Aileen Mackinnon has a knack for numbers and accounting. After all, she was a revered forensic accountant once. Wanting to wear her sleuthing hat once again, she takes on this simple case, never expecting a foray into familial fights, flying bullets and death.Detective Inspector Callan Cameron is ordered to stay away from the peatlands. That means he'll never find his best friend's body. But something strange is brewing in Loch Fuar. As summer blazes through town, unease and distrust run rampant. Has the summer heat awoken a murderer or were they awaiting the return of a Mackinnon?

Callan pushed open the door. A dark abyss glared back. He switched on his torch and flashed it around... His broad shoulders slumped, and he let out a breath between clenched teeth. Death had dipped its claws into Dachaigh again.Embark on a riveting journey through the mist-shrouded Scottish Highlands in "When Murder Comes Home," the gripping inaugural instalment in the Aileen and Callan Murder Mystery series. Aileen Mackinnon, a savvy forensic accountant, abandons the urban hustle to run her grandmother's inn in the picturesque Loch Fuar. But things take a dark turn when a clash among the inn's eclectic guests erupts into a series of chilling murders. As tension escalates, Detective Inspector Callan Cameron, the sharp-witted local investigator, enters the scene. Aileen and Callan form an unlikely duo. But can they unearth the secrets lurking in the inn or will death win another round?In this atmospheric tale of crime and camaraderie, "When Murder Comes Home" weaves a tapestry of suspense, friendship, and hope. With every page, the bonds between Aileen and Callan deepen as they navigate the shadows of betrayal and deception. For lovers of Scottish crime fiction, this spellbinding journey guarantees an immersive experience, where the haunting beauty of the Highlands conceals secrets that could shatter lives. Uncover the truth, embrace the unexpected alliances, and savour the taste of justice in the heart of Loch Fuar.

With one hand on the slippery torch, Aileen steeled herself. A moment later, she pulled the rough wooden door open. 'Hell-' Her words died in her mouth and what came out was a terrifying scream. Who is the most criminal of them all?Aileen Mackinnon is still reeling from the murders that gripped her inn few months ago. But when a light flickers in the middle of nowhere, she sets out to help the lost people. When she finds a dangling corpse instead, Aileen is horrified. What was the former innkeeper doing at that cottage?The police rule the death a suicide, but DI Callan Cameron has some unanswered questions.As Aileen and Callan dip their toes into the inky darkness of vicious streets, they step into a world of greed, deceit and murder.When uncovering every answer is like taunting death, can they figure out whodunnit?If books by Jullian Scott, Paul Austin Ardoin, Agatha Christie, JD Robb, DK Hood and Fiona Grace keep you up all night, When Eyes Don't Lie is the perfect puzzling mystery for you!

The dead man on her doorstep: a premonition or an angel?A car burns just around the bend from Dachaigh. Is it a plot to destroy the inn or exterminate every trace of the body within? For Detective Inspector Callan Cameron, it's a brilliant example of a murder with the victim as hidden in the shadows as the suspects. Amateur sleuth Aileen Mackinnon vows to crack this case. Was the man a fraudster or a damaged soul looking for salvation?Smoke and mirrors lead them down a path to jail, fraud and fatal car crashes.Is this the end of Aileen and Callan or a promise of something new? If books by Paul Austin Ardoin, Janet Evanovich and Jullian Scott keep you up all night, When Old Fires Ignite is the perfect puzzling mystery for you!

Cold tingles zinged through Callan. The rain, coupled with the breeze, had nothing to do with it.This couldn't be.'That's... that's not him, Dr Brown.'Two murders, forty years apart. Are they connected?Andrew Mackay is found sitting beside a corpse with a bloody stick in hand. Across town, the dig to unearth a body from the bog leads to the discovery of another missing person.Amateur sleuth Aileen Mackinnon believes in Andrew's innocence. She's determined to catch the real killer, even as her own life self-destructs.Searching for his best friend's body is turning out to be a mammoth task Detective Inspector Callan Cameron didn't expect, professionally or emotionally. Now investigating another murder and worrying about his girlfriend's safety, Callan is swamped.When every move is like a step away from the truth, the only way forward is to collaborate. Who can they trust? Who is lying? And who kills when the red mist descends?

Her eyes widened into saucers, eyebrows piling high on her forehead. Pointing a shivering finger at Callan, she thrashed out her legs and wriggled. 'Him! It's him! He attacked me!'A cold case threatens to shatter Callan's career.Blaine Macgregor vanished on a summer's night fifteen years ago. Now, DI Callan Cameron is investigating his case one last time. But for Callan it means unearthing a bygone summer he'd rather forget.Amateur sleuth Aileen Mackinnon overhears a guest's puzzling conversation and can't stop asking questions. Is she being duped again? With Callan refusing to open up about his case, Aileen needs a distraction. What better than a case of her own?As Aileen and Callan balance on a thin rope of betrayal and trust, one question haunts them: Is Blaine still alive?If books by Paul Austin Ardoin, Janet Evanovich and Jullian Scott keep you up all night, When Birds Fall Silent is the perfect puzzling mystery for you!

The dead man on her doorstep: a premonition or an angel?A car burns just around the bend from Dachaigh. Is it a plot to destroy the inn or exterminate every trace of the body within? For Detective Inspector Callan Cameron, it's a brilliant example of a murder with the victim as hidden in the shadows as the suspects. Amateur sleuth Aileen Mackinnon vows to crack this case. Was the man a fraudster or a damaged soul looking for salvation?Smoke and mirrors lead them down a path to jail, fraud and fatal car crashes.Is this the end of Aileen and Callan or a promise of something new? If books by Jullian Scott, Paul Austin Ardoin, Agatha Christie, JD Robb, DK Hood and Fiona Grace keep you up all night, When Old Fires Ignite is the perfect puzzling mystery for you!What readers are saying about other books in this series: "I most definitely recommend this book (and the previous 3) to any reader that appreciates a well written mystery!"-Veronique Raby on When Red Mist Rises, Goodreads Reviewer"If you're looking for a good mystery, set your magnifying glass on When Eyes Don't Lie!"-Joshua Grant on When Eyes Don't Lie, Diabolic Shrimp and Bestselling Author"Gosh, what a well written and entertaining book! The plot moves smoothly and keeps the reader engaged throughout. The characters are portrayed in such an engaging manner. I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery. Recommended."-MaryB on When Birds Fall Silent, Bookbub ReviewerBest enjoyed in order: When Murder Comes HomeWhen Eyes Don't LieWhen Birds Fall SilentWhen Red Mist RisesWhen Old Fires IgniteWhen Distilled From Rage

'When Red Mist Rises' is a suspense-packed murder mystery set in a fictional small town in the Scottish Highlands.

Her eyes widened into saucers, eyebrows piling high on her forehead. Pointing a shivering finger at Callan, she thrashed out her legs and wriggled. 'Him! It's him! He attacked me!'A cold case threatens to shatter Callan's career.Blaine Macgregor vanished on a summer's night fifteen years ago. Now, DI Callan Cameron is investigating his case one last time. But for Callan it means unearthing a bygone summer he'd rather forget.Amateur sleuth Aileen Mackinnon overhears a guest's puzzling conversation and can't stop asking questions. Is she being duped again? With Callan refusing to open up about his case, Aileen needs a distraction. What better than a case of her own?As Aileen and Callan balance on a thin rope of backstabbing and trust, one question haunts them: Is Blaine still alive?If books by Jullian Scott, Paul Austin Ardoin, Agatha Christie, JD Robb, DK Hood and Fiona Grace keep you up all night, When Birds Fall Silent is the perfect puzzling mystery for you!What readers are saying about other books this series: "My favourite out of the three books so far. Absolutely brilliant."-Charlotte Kane, Goodreads Reviewer"Gosh, what a well written and entertaining book! The plot moves smoothly and keeps the reader engaged throughout. The characters are portrayed in such an engaging manner. I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery. Recommended."-MaryB, Bookbub ReviewerBest enjoyed in order: When Murder Comes HomeWhen Eyes Don't LieWhen Birds Fall SilentWhen Red Mist RisesWhen Old Fires Ignite

With one hand on the slippery torch, Aileen steeled herself. A moment later, she pulled the rough wooden door open. 'Hell-' Her words died in her mouth and what came out was a terrifying scream. Who is the most criminal of them all?Aileen Mackinnon is still reeling from the murders that gripped her inn few months ago. But when a light flickers in the middle of nowhere, she sets out to help the lost people. Instead of stranded people, she finds a dangling corpse. What was the former innkeeper doing at that cottage?The police rule the death a suicide, but DI Callan Cameron has some unanswered questions.As Aileen and Callan dip their toes into the inky darkness of vicious streets, they step into a world of greed, deceit and murder.When uncovering every answer is like taunting death, can they figure out whodunnit?If books by Jullian Scott, Paul Austin Ardoin, Agatha Christie, JD Robb, DK Hood and Fiona Grace keep you up all night, When Eyes Don't Lie is the perfect puzzling mystery for you!What readers are saying about this book: "If you're looking for a good mystery, set your magnifying glass on When Eyes Don't Lie!"-Joshua Grant, Diabolic Shrimp and Bestselling Author"The story had me captivated from the beginning prologue..."-Jackie Kripas, Bookbub ReviewerBest enjoyed in order: When Murder Comes HomeWhen Eyes Don't LieWhen Birds Fall SilentWhen Red Mist Rises

Drawing out his gun, he pushed open the door. A dark abyss glared back. He took out his torch and flashed it around... Callan's broad shoulders slumped, and he let out a breath between clenched teeth. Death had dipped its claws into Dachaigh again.Ten guests, two murders, one inn. Who is responsible?Aileen Mackinnon ditched spreadsheets and a steady salary for the adventurous shores of Loch Fuar in the Scottish Highlands.Now she's an amateur innkeeper to ten guests. But when one is murdered in his bed and an heirloom goes missing, can Aileen save the inn?DI Callan Cameron won't have her nosing about, but with another body he has little choice in the matter.Tension sizzles as Aileen and Callan step into a world of murders, deceit and heists. They might not always see eye to eye, but can they agree whodunnit?If books by Jullian Scott, Paul Austin Ardoin, DK Hood and Fiona Grace keep you up all night, When Murder Comes Home is the perfect puzzling mystery for you!What readers are saying about this book: "Shana Frost spools a great whodunnit with fun characters in When Murder Comes Home!"-Joshua Grant, Bestselling Author and the Diabolic Shrimp"This makes for the perfect weekend read!"-Mia Counts Lynch, Bookbub Reviewer"I felt like I was part of the story. I could not put the book down."-Eileen Townsend, Goodreads ReviewerBest enjoyed in order: 1.When Murder Comes Home2.When Eyes Don't Lie3.When Birds Fall Silent4.When Red Mist Rises5.When Old Fires Ignite