Deadly Editions by Paige Shelton Book Review

Having just finished Deadly Editions by Paige Shelton, I was left feeling it was a very enjoyable read. The story had various mysterious elements woven around a colorful cast of characters. This story kept me engaged and wanting to keep pushing through the chapters to find out what was going to happen.

I had read one of Paige Shelton’s previous books from this series. But the story also stands alone, and I didn’t feel I would be missing out on anything, even if I didn’t already know these characters. The author does a great job of getting you engaged with the characters and making you feel like you know them well.  Delany Nichols is the main character, who as an American now rooted in a foreign country, has more than enough on her plate—and more keeps getting piled on as the mystery builds.

There was plenty of Scottish brogue in the dialogue, which I appreciated how the author very cleverly made sure that a “translation” was offered up by some means. The brogue added to the flavor of the story. The back story on several classic books and their authors adds a lot of historical interest, as does the setting in some very old pubs in the town, which make you feel like you are on a sightseeing tour of a Scottish town in words. Really fun!

I enjoyed this book enough that I continue to be investigating and reading a few others from the same series. If you are at all interested in an aspect of this story: mystery with twists and turns, classic books, travel, and a cast of characters you’d like to meet in person and share a drink at a pub with, don’t hesitate to pick up this book.

I received an eARC from St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.