Marsali Taylor returns with the twelfth thrilling novel in her much-loved Shetland Mystery series.
Marsali Taylor Reihenfolge der Bücher
Marsali Taylors Schreiben befasst sich mit der reichen Geschichte und der unverwechselbaren Kultur der Shetlandinseln, wobei sie oft den einzigartigen Dialekt der Region verwendet. Ihr erzählerischer Ansatz ist tief von ihrer Faszination für die Vergangenheit geprägt und erforscht Themen und Geschichten, die mit dem Erbe der Inseln mitschwingen. Mit ihrer fesselnden Prosa bietet Taylor den Lesern eine intime Verbindung zum Geist und Erbe ihres Wahlheims.






- 2024
- 2023
'This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling.' ANN CLEEVES Days before the final Shetland fire festival, in broad daylight, a glamorous young singer tumbles down a flight of steps. Though it seems a tragic accident, sailing sleuth Cass Lynch, a witness at the scene, thought it looked like Chloe sleepwalked to her death. But young women don't slumber while laughing and strolling with friends. Could it be that someone's cast a spell from the Book of the Black Arts, recently stolen from a Yell graveyard? A web of tensions between the victim and those who knew her confirm that something more deadly than black magic is at work. But proving what, or who, could be lethal - and until the mystery is solved, innocent people will remain in terrible danger...
- 2022
Treasure hunters and opera stars collide in the north of Shetland in this latest of the Shetland Sailing Mysteries. Cass has embarked on a tentative relationship with DI Gavin Macrae and they are both invited to the gala opening of her mother’s new opera. The performance goes well but it is soon clear that things are not as smooth backstage. As the wind rises, and the power goes off, even Cass's much-loved yacht Khalida can't provide a refuge from a ruthless killer...
- 2022
The second book in Marsali Taylor's thrilling Shetland Sailing Mysteries series. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Val McDermid, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross and Ann Cleeves! 'This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling.' ANN CLEEVES When a visiting couple out on their yacht go missing from the Shetland oil capital of Brae, sailing skipper and amateur detective Cass Lynch is forced to ask her old adversary, DI Gavin Macrae, for help. His investigation brings to light surprising links to international art theft, and Macrae warns her to give this mystery a wide berth - but when one of her own sailing pupils disappears too, Cass can sit by no longer. As she sets out alone to explore a remote Neolithic tomb, Cass is unprepared for the secrets that lie buried there. Previously published as The Trowie Mound Murders. _____________________________ PRAISE FOR THE CHILLINGLY ADDICTIVE, NAIL-BITING SERIES: 'A beautifully written murder mystery... I will certainly look forward to reading more by this gifted author' 5* Reader review 'Well plotted interesting characters and superb descriptions of Shetland, feels as though you can see it all in front of you' 5* Reader review 'Great book, I couldn't stop reading it' 5* Reader review 'ANOTHER BRILLIANT TITLE FROM THIS AUTHOR' 5* Reader review
- 2022
The first book in the Shetland Sailing Mysteries by Shetland Noir author Marsali Taylor.
- 2022
The third book in Marsali Taylor's thrilling Shetland Sailing Mysteries series. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Val McDermid, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross and Ann Cleeves! 'This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling.' ANN CLEEVES Liveaboard skipper and amateur sleuth Cass Lynch is enjoying marine college in Scalloway, until the night she finds an acquaintance dead - with one hand smeared in peat ash. Rumours spread of a strange ritual linked to the witches once burned in Shetland's ancient capital, and of a horned figure roaming the night. At first Cass believes these whisperings to be mere superstition, until a second shocking murder comes to light. Perhaps the devil really does walk in Scalloway . . . Previously published as A Handful of Ash. _____________________________ PRAISE FOR THE CHILLINGLY ADDICTIVE, NAIL-BITING SERIES: 'Absolutely brilliant storyline... a great mystery novel, looking forward to reading more' 5* Reader review 'Excellent book... gripping tale just like her others. Looking forward to more of her wonderful tales of Shetland' 5* Reader review 'This has an excellent storyline and is very entertaining' 5* Reader review 'A very cleverly constructed and entertaining read' 5* Reader review
- 2021
Marsali Taylor returns with the tenth nail-biting mystery in her much-loved Shetland Sailing Mystery series.
- 2020
Tödliches Schottland. Auf einem romantischen Weihnachtsspaziergang in den schottischen Highlands entdecken Detective Inspector Gavin Macrae und die begeisterte Seglerin Cass Lynch eine Leiche. Ein Fuhrunternehmer, dem man Unterschlagungen vorwirft, ist seit längerer Zeit verschwunden. Doch offenbar hat jemand etwas dagegen, dass sich Cass nach ihm erkundigt. Ihr Boot wird von den Halteleinen losgeschnitten, in stürmischer Nacht treibt sie hinaus aufs offene Meer. Nur dank ihrer Segelkünste kann sie sich retten. Und es wird bald noch viel gefährlicher für sie. „Was an Marsali Taylors Büchern vor allem Spaß macht, ist die Darstellung der Shetland-Inseln und seiner Bewohner.“ Mystery People
- 2020
Marsali Taylor returns with the eighth enthralling mystery in her gritty and thrilling Shetland Sailing Mystery series.
