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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.

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I had seen this book mentioned on Facebook and it looked great but it wasn't available as an audiobook. I was delighted when I saw the announcement that it was now available. I really enjoyed the storyline and characters and the narrator was great too. I hope that there will be others in this series. Listened in a day, couldn't put it down.

An excellent listen!

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Great characterisation, atmosphere, scene setting, weaving of fact with folklore. Loved it. Looking forward to the next one.

Excellent story telling! I was hooked from the beginning.

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Just the right amount of adventure, threat and balanced by fast story line, I galloped through it

Authentic portrayal of Harris and Lewis

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As a Scot I have always had a secret corner of my heart where the Unicorn, Scotland's emblem animal, has his stable. (My finger hovered over the pronoun of the animal's gender.) This story has enhanced my appreciation of the fabulous beast, to a degree I never thought possible. I will read and re-read this time and again!

Fabulous

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not what I expected, but really enjoyed listening, looking forward to the next one

unusual storyline

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