The Blackhouse by Carole JohnstoneMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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The residents of the remote Scottish island of Kilmeray have a secret. Buried beneath the peat, the ghosts of that secret live. When Maggie McKay came to Kilmeray at the age of five, she claimed a man had been murdered there, despite having never before visited the island. Her allegation brought unwanted media attention and caused division among the locals. Almost 20 years later, Maggie returns after the death of her mother, determined to figure out what really happened. Did a man named Andrew McNeil actually exist? Was he really murdered, or was it all an elaborate scheme born from her mother’s psychosis? When she starts experiencing ominous threats and hostile encounters with islanders, Maggie is convinced there is something more going on. But how long can she dig before the danger finds her? Atmospheric, thrilling, and utterly captivating, The Blackhouse will pair nicely with the work of Jane Harper and Melanie Golding. Copyright 2023 Booklist Reviews.
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