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Death of a Macho Man (Hamish Macbeth) [Kindle Edition]

M.C. Beaton
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The 12th mystery featuring Hamish Macbeth from the bestselling M.C.Beaton, author of the Agatha Raisin series

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The unconventional Hamish Macbeth finds that his own impetuousness places him at the center of a murder investigation. Everyone in the Scottish Highlands village of Lochdubh called Randy Duggan 'the Macho Man'. Duggan went around the village and bragged about everything he had done and said he once was a wrestler in America and an explorer in the Middle East. At first his outrageous stories drew an admiring crowd at the local pub, but soon his bullying ways lead to anger and violence. When Hamish tries to break up a fight, Duggan challenges him to a public fistfight. But on the day of the scheduled fight, Duggan is found shot to death. Of course, Macbeth's superiors get wind of the fight and suspend him during the investigation. Macbeth has some suspicions about Duggan's real background - and the mysterious banker, John Glover, who shows up at the posh Tommel Castle Hotel shortly before Duggan's death. And what about Rosie Draley, the sex-crazed romance writer, who had been having an affair with the two-timing Duggan? Once again, Macbeth is in hot water and he must find a murderer to clear his name - and to get back his job and the cushy life (fishing and mooching around the village) he leads.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 352 KB
  • Print Length: 281 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1845299078
  • Publisher: Robinson (1 Jun 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002S0KBJU
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #46,674 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book and a great mystery 3 Mar 2005
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the twelfth in a series of mysteries featuring the detective work of small town, Highland Scottish detective Hamish Macbeth, P.C. A loudmouthed bruiser of a man has established himself in Lochdubh, but when he starts to bully those smaller than himself (everyone), Hamish decides that it is time to deal with him. But, when the man is found dead (drugged, tied up, and blasted with a shotgun), Hamish sets out to find out who did it and why. And when a second person is murdered, the plot continues to thicken...

Being a dyed-in-the-wool Hamish Macbeth fan, I can tell you that this is another great Hamish mystery, just as good as the rest. The story was quite fascinating, and I have always enjoyed M.C. Beaton's (pseudonym of Marion Chesney) Highland setting - the characters are quite fascinating as is the environment of the Highlands themselves. Overall I thought that this was a great book, and a great mystery. If you like mysteries, or are merely interest in the Scottish Highlands, then you must get this book!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Two Novels in One 20 April 2007
By Donald Mitchell HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
It's always a challenge keeping a mystery series fresh. Many times readers will react negatively to changes you put in place. In Death of Macho Man, M.C. Beaton does something few mystery writers could accomplish: She builds up enough plot complications for two mysteries and lets her characters be much more active than usual. The result is immensely satisfying for giving you more of what you like about Hamish Macbeth stories: Mysterious deaths; unexpected motives; romantic complications; prickly interactions with Priscilla Halburton-Smythe; failed attempts by Detective Chief Inspector Blair to get Hamish fired; by-play with the Lochdubh villagers; and exciting action sequences. Don't miss this book!

As usual, an outsider is causing problems in Lochdubh. Randy Duggan claims to have been a professional wrestler in America and likes to brag about his exploits. He has plenty of muscles and tattoos, but his stories don't always ring true. Duggan can usually gain an audience by buying drinks all round with his wad of cash. But after awhile, even free drinks begin to pale as Randy's need to brag nonstop in unconvincing ways becomes boring. Physical confrontations start and Hamish has to sort things out. Duggan wants a piece of Hamish and Hamish makes the mistake of agreeing to fight Duggan while Hamish is off duty. The whole area gets a bet down and arrives to watch the fun. Things turn nasty, however, when Duggan is found dead with his head blown off by a shotgun. Naturally, Hamish is the top suspect.

From that taut beginning, the story builds in intensity as Hamish works in secret to find the real killer. Priscilla Halburton-Smythe has her biggest role in many books, and all of the challenging dimensions of their relationship are put to a test (including teaching Hamish how to use a computer). The mystery deepens as Hamish begins to find out unpleasant facts about two local residents. Everything is up in the air once the pathologists realize that Duggan has had plastic surgery. What was he trying to hide?

A great subplot in the book is the attention paid to Hamish's relationships with his friends among the villagers. As the investigations continue, Hamish finds himself in trouble with the villagers as well as with the police leaders in Strathbane.

You'll also like seeing Hamish become a lot more reckless and less lazy. It shows a side of him that only occasionally is revealed in the earlier books.

Highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE BIGGER THEY ARE, THE HARDER THEY FALL... 6 Mar 2012
By Lawyeraau HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
When blustery, braggart Randy Duggan takes a holiday cottage in Lochdubh, little does he know his days are numbered. In the short time before this macho man meets his maker, he manages to get the locals, men and women, all riled up. He even challenges the local constable, Hamish Macbeth, to a fight. Waiting patiently for his opponent at the appointed time, little does Hamish know that the macho man will not be making any more appointments.

Unfortunately, Detective Chief Inspector Blair is determined to wreck Hamish Macbeth's career and manages to get him off the investigation. Still, Hamish will not be silenced, working behind the scene to discover just who hated the macho man enough to murder him in cold blood.

This is the twelfth book in a series of cozy mysteries featuring lovable Highlander, Hamish Macbeth, the constable for the sleepy village of Lochdubh in northern Scotland. In this book, village life takes center stage and the village characters beguile the reader, giving the book that cozy feel. Moreover, readers will enjoy the dynamics between Hamish and is ex-fiancée, Priscilla Halburton-Smythe, as they try to achieve a détente and resolve their relationship. The book is laced with sly humor throughout that is engaging, keeping the mood of the book light and highly enjoyable.

As with all cozy mysteries, it is not so much the mystery that is of import but the characters that revolve around the mystery. While the mysteries are intriguing, they are the framework around which the characters evolve. In the endearing character of Hamish Macbeth, the author has created a sure fire winner, who has won over the many fans of the cozy mystery genre.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Relaxing Read
Although not her best Hamish, this is still a relaxing read. Here we meet Randy Dugan, a macho man - or so he claims. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. A. L. Maddocks
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
If you are an avid reader of the Hamish Macbeth series, I do not need to tell you that, although the stories are all of a muchness they are still a good easy read.
Published 2 months ago by Cat Lover
4.0 out of 5 stars Death of a Macho Man
This was the first time I had read a book by this author, not the last. I immediatly looked for more. Books with a plot a different type of hero and humour are a surprise. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Helen
3.0 out of 5 stars Death of a Macho Man
I'd watched the TV series a number of years ago, but never read one of the books till now. I'd class it as a good light read, good fun though, I found the characters quite... Read more
Published 10 months ago by R. Gardner
4.0 out of 5 stars HAMISH UNDER THREAT
Loathsome newcomer Randy Duggan boasted and bullied, many rather pleased when the back of his head was shot away. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. D. L. Rees
5.0 out of 5 stars A newcomer to Lochdubh
I am gradually reading through the Hamish Macbeth series and find it is growing on me the more books I read. Read more
Published on 21 April 2011 by Sophia
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
Great, fantastic, Brilliant three word that sum up this series, but I feel for poor Hamish he's so unlucky in love but I don't think he'd be the same character with a wife and six... Read more
Published on 30 July 2010 by A. Unitt
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
As a fan ot the TV series i couldn't wait to read the book, although there were differences i was not disappointed . would recomend to others
Published on 18 July 2009 by Mrs. S. J. Stock
5.0 out of 5 stars Two Novels in One
It's always a challenge keeping a mystery series fresh. Many times readers will react negatively to changes you put in place. In Death of Macho Man, M.C. Read more
Published on 20 April 2007 by Donald Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Two Novels in One
It's always a challenge keeping a mystery series fresh. Many times readers will react negatively to changes you put in place. In Death of Macho Man, M.C. Read more
Published on 20 April 2007 by Donald Mitchell
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