Death At A Highland Wedding (Rip Through Time Novel #4) by Kelley Armstrong. Minotaur Books, 2025. 336 pages. ****
In this Fourth book in the series, Mallory has adjusted to her life as a housemaid and Dr. Gray's Assistant. She accompanies Gray, Isla, and McCreadie to the Scottish Highlands for McCreadie's sister's wedding. While exploring the castle and surrounding land, Duncan and Mallory discover that the groom, Archie Cranston, has set deadly traps for the endangered Scottish wildcats. They come across an injured cat caught in one of the traps and Mallory finds his injuries suspicious. Outraged over the fact that the traps are a danger to humans as well as animals, Mallory is determined to have them removed. When one of the wedding guests is murdered, the actions and attitude of the groom places him under suspicion.
I loved this book when I read it. Homicide detective, Mallory Atkinson, travels 150 years into the past and emerges as housemaid, Catriona Mitchel. Catriona is a complex, unlikeable, character and adopting her lifestyle and place in the Gray household is very challenging for Mallory. At the same time, she is trying to find a way to return to her own life. When I received a copy for review, I didn't realize that it was the 4th book in the series, so I immediately began reading the previous 3 books. I have completed the first two - A Rip Through Time and The Poisoner's Ring. I strongly suggest that you read the books in order. The first book sets the stage and each book builds on the murders and the characters. Will Mallory change the future by providing modern tools and techniques for solving crimes or by having theories as to who the murderer is?
Kelley Armstrong graduated with a degree in psychology and then studies computer programming. Now she is a full-time writer and parent and lives with her husband and three children in rural Ontario, Canada. For more information about Armstrong and her books, click here.
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