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The Bone Trap

Mysterious Scotland, Book 1

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The Bone Trap

By: Tormod Cockburn
Narrated by: Stewart Crank
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A single murder. An unidentified animal skull. Sightings of a tusked horse. Flesh on the bones of an old Scottish myth.

A struggling Scottish scientist holds a potential unicorn skull in his hands. If he proves it’s authentic, his career will be made. If he dies trying, he won’t be the first.

Meanwhile, Gillan McArdle’s academic career is ending because of one stupid lapse of judgement. But he’s the most talented young archaeologist in Scotland, and a Dundee-based media outfit can use his skills. Offered a short-term contract, he lands on the Hebridean island of Harris to investigate obscure animal bones. Quickly dismissing the unicorn skull as a thinly disguised fake, he can’t deny there’s something unusual about these bones. Baited by rumors of a majestic tusked horse roaming the uplands, Gill begins to suspect someone is manipulating him. As he gradually unravels the mystery of the skull, he grasps one disturbing conclusion. If this creature does exist, the evidence suggests it’s a killer.

©2022 Mys.Scot Media (P)2023 Mys.Scot Media Action & Adventure Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fantasy Fiction Scotland Mystery Paranormal Highlander
Intriguing Mystery • Fascinating Mythology • Scottish Accent • Well-developed Characters • Detailed Storytelling
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I really enjoyed this story. The narrator is very good and the story is quite interesting. I don't want to give any spoilers, so I'll just say that it's definitely worth a credit. I'd be happy to read other books in this series!

Great Story

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I have read all of the Mysterious Scotland books and thoroughly enjoyed them. I love the locations, of course, but the storytelling, the fresh ideas about ancient artifacts, and the characters I care about immerse me in the novels. I’ve been fortunate to have visited Scotland, and how the settings are described takes me back. The audible version has added more local flavor, emotional inflection, and correct pronunciation for places and names that I have been getting wrong from my reading (thanks for that). The voice actor’s accent is perfection!

Total Immersion

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I loved this book. I loved the characters, the environment, and the story. I love the original take on a well known legend. I will be reading more by this author.

Excellent from start to finish

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pretty good story but am still a bit confused about the Biker Guy. Archangel Rafael was the only thing that made sense. Interesting concept of bringing back the mythic figures for Armageddon.

Imaginative Myth

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Loved this book! A great premise superbly written. Interesting characters, well paced, and beautifully depicted

Well written interesting story

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Not my jam. Fantasy. I do like the writing style and the reader. Can’t finish

Nope not for me

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Great story. Albeit a bit predictable withe the 2 animals, the long lost daughter, the murder weapon…

Great Cryptozoology mystery.

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I looked at this book several times before I bought it. I have now bought all three that are audio books. I love them.

Great Book

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I loved the location, narrator, premise, and the mystery. So fun to read ! It definitely makes me want to explore Scotland, especially the Hebrides

Great Listen !!!

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Will admit this book wasn’t my usual choice in reading but keep reading the summary and decided to give it a shot. So glad I did, enjoyed the story so much I’ve already downloaded the next three in the series. The narrator is wonderful too and that’s very important to me in an audible version.

Excellent

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