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When John Heppel, a visiting writer to Lochdubh, first proposes forming a writers’ circle, the idea is met with much enthusiasm from local residents. However, once the classes get underway, attendance quickly falters due to one undeniable fact: John Heppel is a long-winded, consummate bore. But is dullness a motive for murder? Hamish Macbeth wouldn’t ordinarily think so, therefore when Heppel is found dead, Hamish begins looking for deeper meaning in the writer’s stories, including a strange, unfinished soap opera script that seems to suggest a more sinister motive behind its author’s unhappy ending.
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"I just love M.C.Beaton's Scottish policeman, Hamis Macbeth, series. It's similar in tempo to the First Ladies' Detective Agency. In other words, these books are fairly short, always about some sort of low-key murder, take place in a small town in Northern Scotland, supported by adorable, quirky characters and centered around a lovable main character. Whenever I've struggled through a 'tough read', I'll pick up one of her books and just relax! I've read 3 and this is my favorite so far. Jerry's read about 6. All are fun!"
— Suzanne (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Once again M. C. Beaton has concocted an amusing brew of mystery and romance that will keep her fans turning the pages.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Macbeth’s stolid character serves as perfect counterpoint to both the scheming, sneering higher-ups in the police and his sometimes hysterical villagers…Delightful.”
— Booklist -
“Graeme Malcolm’s cool, dry chameleon voice moves from one well-thought-out choice for a character to the next, giving not just their many different lilts but also their personalities, with the deftest of touches.”
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“Well-plotted. Hamish’s twentieth offers humor, intrigue, and local color galore.”
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“Beaton continues her well-loved Hamish Macbeth series with a crafty tale of murder in a small Scottish Highlands town…A smoothly plotted mystery.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
Death of a Bore Listener Reviews
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" Of course I love all Hamish books. "
— Geri, 2/18/2014 -
" Not as good as the previous few, but still it was entertaining! "
— Stacey, 2/14/2014 -
" Love the whole series of Hamish Macbeth. "
— Anna, 1/3/2014 -
" Ok, but not as good as Beaton's Agatha Raisin mysteries. "
— Sharon, 1/1/2014 -
" Another Hamish MacBeth adventure. "
— Tracy, 1/1/2014 -
" Hamish Macbeth is always a delight. The setting, the quirky characters, the animals all make for entertaining reading/listening/watching. The mystery plot is an added bonus. "
— Terri, 10/31/2013 -
" Another Hamish Macbeth mystery- very enjoyable. Kind of a cozy Scottish mystery. "
— Tasula, 10/21/2013 -
" Listened to this book in my care. Loved the good writing and humor! Loved the Scottish accent of the reader. "
— Catherine, 9/12/2013 -
" book was better than the show (which I saw I read the book). It wasn't too exciting but the show ruined it because the character didn't fit "
— Redjoy, 8/19/2013 -
" The books just keep getting better and I loved the end of this one! The new addition to Hamish's life is awesome! "
— Jenn, 8/19/2013 -
" Hamish Macbeth @ his best again "
— Grannyvango, 5/29/2013 -
" Another wonderful story of PC McBeth and his adventures. I will really be sad when I reach the end of this series dna have to start waiting for a new book every sid to eight months. I prefer reading two or three a month beacuse it makes me feel as though I am in the Scottish Highlands. "
— Scott, 2/20/2013 -
" Very enjoyable book. This is my third Hamish McBeth novel and I think the best so far. I really enjoy the characters and the story. The descriptions of the Scottish Highlands make me want to visit. "
— Keith, 11/15/2012 -
" I enjoyed reading this one, I had thought this series was getting boring and I was wondering if I should keep reading it. "
— Jeanette, 6/28/2012 -
" Hamish is like an old friend. I have wanted to read a few of these books lately. "
— Cathy, 4/11/2012 -
" One of the better ones - liked the plot, got the giggles over the lady police official who was such a drunk and romancer. Maybe the cold meds I was taking helped me think it was funny? "
— Kyrie, 3/4/2012 -
" Thon television people . . . och! "
— Jessica, 2/12/2012 -
" I actually listened to this book on CD. I really enjoyed the mystery and thought it was well paced and everyone acted appropriately to their character. I think the biggest part of my enjoyment was listening to the reading in the great Scottish accents (at least to my American ear). "
— Pam, 2/9/2012 -
" A nice, light murder mystery. Beaton created a place and characters that I'll visit again. "
— Andrea, 7/6/2011 -
" I love the Hamish Macbeth books. "
— Connie, 7/5/2011 -
" Oh my god, it just wouldn't end. It was a good read, but Beaton needs to work on endings. "
— Jess, 6/12/2011 -
" Always a joy to visit the characters of Lochdubh. "
— Noonie, 6/11/2011 -
" I like this series but I can't help but bristle when Hamish calls Elspeth a bitch. It makes me kind of hate him. "
— Amanda, 6/11/2011 -
" The synopsis provided by goodreads is incorrect - it applies to a different title altogether (although another from this series). This book, Death of a Bore, is about the murder of an author named John Heppel. It was a quick and enjoyable read. "
— Snickety, 5/14/2011 -
" I thoroughly enjoy this village policeman series starring Hamish mcbeth. Fun to read and Hamish is a great character. "
— Sampsonti, 5/11/2011 -
" Love Hamish Macbeth! Can’t wait for the next book to be published. It seems M.C. Beaton aka Marion Chesney never lacks the inspiration for a good story. I even liked the BBC series although it was way too short and Robert Carlyle looked nothing like his character as described in the book. "
— Esmee, 5/1/2011 -
" Ok, but not as good as Beaton's Agatha Raisin mysteries. "
— Sharon, 3/23/2011 -
" I like M.C. Beaton's Hamish Macbeth character. Death of a Bore was a good book, and I think I'd like to read the rest of the series. "
— Kathy, 2/27/2011 -
" Another Hamish Macbeth mystery- very enjoyable. Kind of a cozy Scottish mystery. "
— Tasula, 1/1/2011 -
" I listened to this one and liked it a lot. Fun to hear about the green hills of Scotland while driving around the desert of Vegas. "
— Erika, 10/12/2010 -
" Yet another one of my filler books. I read these MC Beaton books like candy in between books I "have to" read. Highly entertaining, very well written, easy reads. "
— Sarah, 10/4/2010 -
" This whole series by Beaton is delightful - likable characters and mysteries without gore but good intrigue. Have read several now but won't add them all in. "
— Adydewey, 8/30/2010 -
" A nice, light murder mystery. Beaton created a place and characters that I'll visit again. "
— Andrea, 8/2/2010 -
" Always a joy to visit the characters of Lochdubh. "
— Noonie, 5/3/2010 -
" Hamish Macbeth @ his best again "
— Grannyvango, 3/20/2010 -
" A sympathetic detective who can tell people to piss off. Characters are indistinguishable. Scottish village life. Reader okay. "
— Sue, 3/6/2010 -
" Audio book - a good way to stay awake while driving across Kansas. "
— Cathy, 11/15/2009 -
" Thon television people . . . och! "
— Jessica, 10/17/2009
About M. C. Beaton
M. C. Beaton (1936–2019), hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.
About Graeme Malcolm
Graeme Malcolm was an actor and winning audiobook narrator who earned twelve AudioFile Earphones Awards. He has performed on Broadway as Pharaoh in Aida and as Sir Edward Ramsay in The King and I. His television appearances include Law & Order, Follow the River, and Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (with Laurence Olivier). His film credits include A Further Gesture, The Adventures of Sebastian Cole, and Reunion.