With their engaging plots, mellow Scottish ambiance, and droll humor, the Hamish Macbeth mysteries always provide readers a bonnie time. The charming antics of their hopelessly unambitious and love-crossed hero have earned the series a dedicated following. Death of an Addict continues the Hamish Macbeth tradition of superb entertainment, with some fascinating twists.
When a recovering addict dies while recuperating near Lochdubh, our red-headed hero suspects foul play. To complete his investigation, Constable Macbeth must leave his idyllic home and travel to Amsterdam to match wits with big-time drug dealers.
Fans will enjoy seeing a new, tougher side of Macbeth as he dons smart suits and falls in love with his gorgeous superior officer.
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"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 (4 out of 5 stars)
" While Graeme Malcolm is my FAVORITE Hamish MacBeth narrator, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. One of the earlier stories! Highly recommend "
— Sharon, 2/2/2017" None of these books are literary masterpieces, but they are lots of fun to read. This one was one of my favorites. "
— Sarah, 4/26/2011" good fast read with good characters but sad ending "
— Helen, 3/31/2011" Not my favorite, too much Miami Vice in the Highlands. Drug Lords, seamy big town crime. Not my cuppa. "
— Donna, 4/8/2010" Nice mystery set in the Scottish Highlands--I liked the detective, Hamish Macbeth. "
— Sue, 3/16/2010" sigh...Would *I* marry Hamish Macbeth if he asked me? I don't know, but I surely would be mightily tempted! This was an enjoyable episode in the series. (listened on audio-book) "
— Patricia, 2/16/2010" As always Hamish MacBeth is delightful. "
— MaryLou, 2/10/2010" Hamish goes undercover! (And does a fantastic job!) If only someone at HQ didn't have it in for our favorite Highland detective. . . . "
— Jessica, 10/17/2009" I love those Hamish Macbeth mysteries. "
— Lavanche, 9/25/2009" One of my favorites of the series! Hamish has to go undercover twice and gets his cover blown with near-deadly repercussions - it's a very exciting and different installment that has Hamish away from Lochdubh and all the usual suspects there and investigating the drug underground. "
— Jenn, 8/27/2009" M.C. Beaton's Hamish Macbeth series is a great, quick read.... I appreciate the hint of chemistry with out the explicit details. The mysteries are fun to unravel with Hamish. I only wish I could hear him speak! "
— Monika, 7/6/2009" I think that these books just keep getting better and better! I told Kevin that reading them is almost like watching a crime television series. I know all the characters, the location etc. Fun read:) "
— Stacey, 3/19/2009" Death of an Addict (Hamish Macbeth Mysteries) by M. C. Beaton (2001) "
— Julie, 1/18/2009" Finished all the in print Hamish McBeth mysteries. Delightful entertainment, all good except I'm left with a powerful desire to visit the Scottish Highlands. Some day, perhaps. "
— Susan, 12/10/2008M. 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.
Shaun Grindell, actor and Earphones Award–winning narrator, was born and raised in Southampton, England. His training includes the Calland School of Speech and Drama and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in London. He has been seen on stage in London and Las Vegas.