I'm posting a 'soon to be released' book on Wednesdays. These will always be books that I am particularly looking forward to. I'll be linking up to 'Can't-Wait Wednesday' hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings and plan to take part in this each week.
The book I've selected this week is from a favorite author, Peter May. Even though the title hints at a romantic concept, it's not a very Valentine-ish book. Sorry! The story takes place partly in my favorite Peter May setting, the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Our mystery group will be reading Peter May books for our May meeting. Yes, I know - I didn't even think about that when I planned it. Ha! This book will definitely be one I'll complete by then. I'm waiting on:
by Peter May
Publication Date: March 6th
Friends since childhood, and lovers and business partners as adults, Naimh and Ruairidh are owners of a small Hebridean company, Ranish Tweed, that weaves its own very special version of Harris Tweed. It is a very small company but their fabrics have become internationally sought after as a niche brand in the world of fashion and haute couture.
As they prepare for an important showing at the Première Vision fabric fair, held in Paris every year, they fight in their hotel room--Niamh suspects Ruairdh of having an affair with a Russian fashion designer they work with but he insists this is a lie and storms off. Moments later, Niamh watches in horror as the car containing her partner and fashion designer explodes in a ball of flame.
With Niamh a prime suspect in the murder, the Parisian police hound her even after she returns to Harris to bury the pitiful remains of her lover and business partner. Amid the grief and struggles that follow, she begins to suspect that things are not what they seem; and when there is an attempt on her life, she becomes convinced that what seemed like a terrorist attack on her lover might be something more personal by far...
💕💕💕Happy Valentines Day!!!💕💕💕
Ooh a mystery partly set in the Hebrides, what an awesome location. Sounds like a good story too.
ReplyDeleteThis author does the Hebrides brilliantly!
DeleteExotic locations, fashion designers and secrets and lies? YES please! I had to look up where the Outer Hebrides of Scotland is - and it looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYes, Peter May has set several books there. They are favorites of mine.
DeleteDefinitely on my list!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed! I'm not surprised.
DeleteI hear great things about May's writing.
ReplyDeleteHe's a favorite of mine for sure.
DeleteThis sounds equal parts emotional and suspenseful. Thanks for introducing it to me. :)
ReplyDeletePeter May is a great crime novel author. If you ever read those, his are quite suspenseful.
DeleteThis book IS about a marriage, but it's definitely not Valentine-sy. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI didn't end up liking this one as much as I have other of May's books. I think it's because a lot of it takes place away from the Hebrides and has to do with outsiders. I'm like a Hebridean -- no outlanders!! It's still an intriguing thriller, though.
No outlanders. Check. I'm not a big fan of reading about Paris, but I'll try it since we also spend time in Scotland.
DeleteI haven't heard about this author before (as I don't often read thrillers) but this book sounds really intriguing!
ReplyDeleteIf you ever do pick up a thriller, Peter May's books are quite good.
DeleteThanks! I'll keep that in mind!
DeleteI haven't read Peter May yet, but it sounds like a good read. Hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI plan on it, Laura!
DeleteHappy Valentine's Day to you too and I do hope you enjoy the latest Peter May :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cleo, and I suspect I shall!
DeleteCreepy cover and sounds awesome. Nice choice.
ReplyDeleteYes, most of his covers are in black and white. Very stark.
DeleteIt sounds like a good one! You have me curious now if someone is after Niamh after all. Nice pick!
ReplyDeleteGuess I'll see when I get to read it. ;-)
DeleteSounds like a good mystery! Great pick! Hope you get it soon. Thanks for visiting my Wednesday Post earlier.
ReplyDeletePeter May's books are usually great crime novels.
DeleteThis sounds like an excellent mystery! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ashley!
DeleteI've only read a couple of his books but love the setting - so different from where we live right?
ReplyDeleteDifferent, indeed! Probably why I find it so fascinating. I can't imagine the wind and cold.
DeleteI love Peter May's writing... suspect this new one of his will be rather good. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI'm hearing good things about it, Cath!
DeleteI haven't read any of this author's books before. That setting is amazing and the synopsis sounds wonderful. I hope that you enjoy it! :)
ReplyDeleteThe setting is indeed wonderful. And thanks!
DeleteMysteries are always a nice change for me, and the setting is totally new to me, which I usually love.
ReplyDeleteThe setting of the Outer Hebrides is a special one. Stark and beautiful.
DeleteThis is a series I'd like to try, as my mom really enjoys his books, too.
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised. Your Mom and I agree on a lot of books as I recall. ;-)
DeleteI do enjoy a good mystery and I love that it's set in Paris. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Suzanne! I'm not as excited about the Paris setting, but I really love the Scottish part. :-)
DeleteI've never read this author, but I do like mysteries.
ReplyDeletePeter May writes some great books.
DeleteThis does sound intriguing! Paris and fabrics and mystery---not sure where you could go wrong there! :D
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteYou don't often see books partially set in the Outer Hebrides. I'm never keen on Paris settings with the Da Vinci Code being the exception!
ReplyDeleteThere you go, that's a good example!
DeleteOh this sounds good! It's a British mystery in Paris. How could I resist that?
ReplyDeleteHow can you indeed?
DeleteOhh great pick. What a creepy cover, I absolutely love the black and white background and bold muster yellow color on the title of the book. Thank you so much for stopping by my WOW pick.
ReplyDeleteYes, all the covers on his books set in Scotland have a black and white photo cover. I think they are quite striking.
DeleteThis sounds very sad, as well as very intriguing, at the same time. The cover IS a bit creepy. It looks more like the cover of a horror novel. I might pick it up, although this is not my usual type of read. It does sound like it will have lots of plot twists, and those are always exciting! Thanks for featuring this book!! <3 <3
ReplyDeleteThanks as well for commenting on my "Can't Wait Wednesday" post!! <3 <3 :) :) So sorry for the late comment back.... :(
Peter May writes great crime novels. However, they are not for everyone. Yes, I can see how the cover looks a bit like a horror cover. All his books set in the Outer Hebrides have b/w covers that are rather stark. :-)
DeleteI have heard such great things about Peter May's books. I hope you get a chance to read this one and love it, Kay!
ReplyDeleteOh, I definitely plan to. Love them.
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