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Death of an Outsider - Hamish MacBeth, Bk 3
Author: M. C. Beaton

Nobody in the Scottish town of Cnothan had much liked William Mainwaring. The abrasive Englishman rubbed everyone the wrong way. And now that he's been murdered, nobody seems to mind. Constable Hamish Macbeth happens to be on temporary duty in Cnothan when the killer strikes, and now, like it or not, he's got to solve the crime and bring the kil... more »

ISBN-13: 9780446614726
ISBN-10: 0446614726
Publication Date: 7/1/2005
Pages: 194
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Currently 3.7/5 Stars.

3.7 stars, based on 64 ratings

Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Frances M. B. (fmb) reviewed Death of an Outsider (Hamish MacBeth, Bk 3) on 8/21/2006 + 37 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

Beaton's Hamish Macbeth is always delightful. His slow rhythms, friendly bending of the law and keen mind make for very entertaining mysteries.

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Linda R. (fibrogal) - , reviewed Death of an Outsider (Hamish MacBeth, Bk 3) on 7/25/2007 + 180 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

This series contains good examples of the British cozy murder mystery--good plotting, (very) quirky characters, relaxed pacing, and humorous predicaments for the main character. I have enjoyed every one of the books I have read.

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Jo M. (msmarple) reviewed Death of an Outsider (Hamish MacBeth, Bk 3) on 8/2/2009

Helpful Score: 1

M. C. Beaton never disappoints. Well-constructed mystery with every line relative to the story (i.e., without a lot of "padding" as found in so many books). Just wish she could write as fast as I can read; once started, her books are hard to put down.

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Eadie B. (eadieburke) - , reviewed Death of an Outsider (Hamish MacBeth, Bk 3) on 5/10/2023 + 1645 more book reviews

This is book #3 of the Hamish Macbeth series. Macbeth grows on you and in this book he is exiled with his dog, Towser, to the outpost of Cnothan but he sorely misses his beloved Lochdubb. When the most hated man in the town is missing, Hamish finds him sleeping with the fishes as he was dumped into a tank filled with crustaceans. All that remain of the murdered victim are his bones. This is a great book and one that I really enjoyed. It was entertaining and the unique plot kept me reading until the surprise ending. M.C. Beaton has written 33 of these books so I have plenty more to read. If you like characters such as Hamish Macbeth, then you will love these books.

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Rick P. (rickt) reviewed Death of an Outsider (Hamish MacBeth, Bk 3) on 4/21/2014 + 20 more book reviews

Another interesting Hamish MacBeth mystery. You see a lot of development in him and his thoughts on life and love with different books. He's a little immature here but it was still enjoyable! I recommend it!

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Mary E. reviewed Death of an Outsider (Hamish MacBeth, Bk 3) on 9/24/2012 + 2 more book reviews

If you love M.C. Beaton's books, this one will not
disappoint you.

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Bette R. reviewed Death of an Outsider (Hamish MacBeth, Bk 3) on 11/8/2008 + 36 more book reviews

Fun read in the best tradition of British mysteries. Hamish Macbeth is a local bobby in the Highlands of Scotland who has a knack of observing his surroundings and the people who inhabit them, and then solving crimes using his common sense skills. This is the third book in the seies.

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