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Scottish Bookshop Mystery #10
Written in Stone
When Delaney wins a special Hidden Door Festival invitation to artist Ryory Bennigan's studio, she isn't sure quite what to expect. What she finds is an elusive fellow obsessed with the Picts—complete with his own versions of their blue tattoos and vibrant red hair—recreating the stones they left behind. She also meets a visiting paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, from the University of Kansas attempting to sell an artifact that might just explain what the Picts' language really sounded like.
Or at least that's what he claimed the artifact was for. Before the deal can close and Ryory can get a closer look at it, Dr. Pace is found dead.
With the police dragging their feet in the investigation, Delaney takes it upon herself to dig into Dr. Pace's past. Her research goes murky as she quickly discovers Pace's shady background—selling fake dinosaur bones and running into some 3D-printing trouble back in Kansas. Could his past have come back to bite him in Edinburgh? And what does his questionable background mean for the mysterious Pictish artifact he was trying to sell to Ryory? Delaney will have to dust off her magnifying glass to uncover the truth behind this case . . . or risk becoming a pile of bones herself.
Or at least that's what he claimed the artifact was for. Before the deal can close and Ryory can get a closer look at it, Dr. Pace is found dead.
With the police dragging their feet in the investigation, Delaney takes it upon herself to dig into Dr. Pace's past. Her research goes murky as she quickly discovers Pace's shady background—selling fake dinosaur bones and running into some 3D-printing trouble back in Kansas. Could his past have come back to bite him in Edinburgh? And what does his questionable background mean for the mysterious Pictish artifact he was trying to sell to Ryory? Delaney will have to dust off her magnifying glass to uncover the truth behind this case . . . or risk becoming a pile of bones herself.
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April 3, 2025
Paige Shelton takes readers back to Edinburgh, Scotland in the tenth book in the Scottish Bookshop cozy mystery series,
Written in Stone.
It features Delaney Nichols who loves her life working at The Cracked Spine Bookshop and marriage to pub owner Tom Shannon.
Delaney wins a special festival invitation to artist Ryory Bennigan’s studio. She and Tom aren’t sure what to expect. What she finds is an artist obsessed with the Picts to the point of having his versions of their tattoos in abundance as well as vibrant red hair. She also encounters a paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, from her university in Kansas. He is attempting to sell an artifact that might explain the Picts’ language. However, before a deal is struct with Ryory, Dr. Pace is found dead. As usual, Delaney inserts herself into his murder investigation and finds Dr. Pace has a shady background.
Shelton does a great job of letting readers get to know Delaney. She’s bold, intense, curious, organized, and likes learning new things. She also loves museums and bookstores and seems to easily make friends. However, her safety isn’t always at the top of her concerns. The other characters come to life as well through their opinions, actions, reactions, and mannerisms. It was great catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.
I enjoyed the historical tie-ins with the Picts as well as the information on dinosaurs. The plot was multi-layered and complex with some twists and turns. However, the killer was a little too easy to discern. The narrative transported this reader to Edinburgh.
I wonder how police Inspector Winters really feels about all of Delaney’s calls and texts. She seems to work with him on every case to some degree or another. While there was an action-packed ending, there weren’t a lot of surprises. However, there are multiple crimes that are brought to a closure, but a more specific closure around an artist’s assistant would have provided some additional clarification. It blends mystery and history well, but I expected more literary references. Themes include death, family, friendship, secrets, and much more. Great world-building details, good characterization, and a solid mystery made this an enjoyable read.
Overall, this is an engaging and delightful novel that was a fast read. If you’re looking for an entertaining cozy mystery where you are likely to learn something new, I highly recommend this series. I am looking forward to reading the next book.
St. Martin’s Press – Minotaur Books and Paige Shelton provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for April 01, 2025. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine.
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My 4.02 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
Delaney wins a special festival invitation to artist Ryory Bennigan’s studio. She and Tom aren’t sure what to expect. What she finds is an artist obsessed with the Picts to the point of having his versions of their tattoos in abundance as well as vibrant red hair. She also encounters a paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, from her university in Kansas. He is attempting to sell an artifact that might explain the Picts’ language. However, before a deal is struct with Ryory, Dr. Pace is found dead. As usual, Delaney inserts herself into his murder investigation and finds Dr. Pace has a shady background.
Shelton does a great job of letting readers get to know Delaney. She’s bold, intense, curious, organized, and likes learning new things. She also loves museums and bookstores and seems to easily make friends. However, her safety isn’t always at the top of her concerns. The other characters come to life as well through their opinions, actions, reactions, and mannerisms. It was great catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.
I enjoyed the historical tie-ins with the Picts as well as the information on dinosaurs. The plot was multi-layered and complex with some twists and turns. However, the killer was a little too easy to discern. The narrative transported this reader to Edinburgh.
I wonder how police Inspector Winters really feels about all of Delaney’s calls and texts. She seems to work with him on every case to some degree or another. While there was an action-packed ending, there weren’t a lot of surprises. However, there are multiple crimes that are brought to a closure, but a more specific closure around an artist’s assistant would have provided some additional clarification. It blends mystery and history well, but I expected more literary references. Themes include death, family, friendship, secrets, and much more. Great world-building details, good characterization, and a solid mystery made this an enjoyable read.
Overall, this is an engaging and delightful novel that was a fast read. If you’re looking for an entertaining cozy mystery where you are likely to learn something new, I highly recommend this series. I am looking forward to reading the next book.
St. Martin’s Press – Minotaur Books and Paige Shelton provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for April 01, 2025. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine.
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My 4.02 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
April 2, 2025
Paige Shelton pens such lovely cozy mysteries that I grab them each time I see a new one. This is the tenth book in the A Scottish Bookshop series.
Description:
When Delaney wins a special Hidden Door Festival invitation to artist Ryory Bennigan's studio, she isn’t sure quite what to expect. What she finds is an elusive fellow obsessed with the Picts—complete with his own versions of their blue tattoos and vibrant red hair—recreating the stones they left behind. She also meets a visiting paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, from the University of Kansas attempting to sell an artifact that might just explain what the Picts' language really sounded like.
Or at least that’s what he claimed the artifact was for. Before the deal can close and Ryory can get a closer look at it, Dr. Pace is found dead.
With the police dragging their feet in the investigation, Delaney takes it upon herself to dig into Dr. Pace's past. Her research goes murky as she quickly discovers Pace’s shady background—selling fake dinosaur bones and running into some 3D-printing trouble back in Kansas. Could his past have come back to bite him in Edinburgh? And what does his questionable background mean for the mysterious Pictish artifact he was trying to sell to Ryory? Delaney will have to dust off her magnifying glass to uncover the truth behind this case… or risk becoming a pile of bones herself.
My Thoughts:
I love the setting of the bookshop The Cracked Spine. Delaney stumbles into another murder situation and she and her co-workers get involved in the investigation - as usual. A visiting paleontologiest is murdered and there are some suspicious activities surrounding his demise. I enjoyed the interesting and reclusive artist, Ryory Bennigan, who is fasciated with the art of the Picts from Scottish history. This was another engrossing read form Shelton and anyone who enjoys cozies will love it.
Thanks to St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books through Netgalley for an advance copy.
Description:
When Delaney wins a special Hidden Door Festival invitation to artist Ryory Bennigan's studio, she isn’t sure quite what to expect. What she finds is an elusive fellow obsessed with the Picts—complete with his own versions of their blue tattoos and vibrant red hair—recreating the stones they left behind. She also meets a visiting paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, from the University of Kansas attempting to sell an artifact that might just explain what the Picts' language really sounded like.
Or at least that’s what he claimed the artifact was for. Before the deal can close and Ryory can get a closer look at it, Dr. Pace is found dead.
With the police dragging their feet in the investigation, Delaney takes it upon herself to dig into Dr. Pace's past. Her research goes murky as she quickly discovers Pace’s shady background—selling fake dinosaur bones and running into some 3D-printing trouble back in Kansas. Could his past have come back to bite him in Edinburgh? And what does his questionable background mean for the mysterious Pictish artifact he was trying to sell to Ryory? Delaney will have to dust off her magnifying glass to uncover the truth behind this case… or risk becoming a pile of bones herself.
My Thoughts:
I love the setting of the bookshop The Cracked Spine. Delaney stumbles into another murder situation and she and her co-workers get involved in the investigation - as usual. A visiting paleontologiest is murdered and there are some suspicious activities surrounding his demise. I enjoyed the interesting and reclusive artist, Ryory Bennigan, who is fasciated with the art of the Picts from Scottish history. This was another engrossing read form Shelton and anyone who enjoys cozies will love it.
Thanks to St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books through Netgalley for an advance copy.
July 27, 2025
It was fun to return to this series. Delaney from Kansas has found a great life in Edinburgh, Scotland, working at her beloved Cracked Spine bookstore, and approaching her 1st anniversary married to Tom. We still have her delightful bookstore friends and boss, helping her as she once again finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery.
In this book we meet a visiting paleontologist from the University of Kansas. Delaney and Tom visit an artist’s studio and begin to learn a little about the PICTs, an ancient people from Scotland. Soon the doctor seems suspicious, as they learn he was trying to sell a variety of artifacts.
Though individually the books are fun to read, I appreciate the arc in the series and seeing how Delaney’s life has evolved and grown. The ending hints this could be the last in the series, though I haven’t seen anything about that. 3-1/2 rounded to 4 for an entertaining cozy mystery series.
In this book we meet a visiting paleontologist from the University of Kansas. Delaney and Tom visit an artist’s studio and begin to learn a little about the PICTs, an ancient people from Scotland. Soon the doctor seems suspicious, as they learn he was trying to sell a variety of artifacts.
Though individually the books are fun to read, I appreciate the arc in the series and seeing how Delaney’s life has evolved and grown. The ending hints this could be the last in the series, though I haven’t seen anything about that. 3-1/2 rounded to 4 for an entertaining cozy mystery series.
April 6, 2025
Written in Stone is the latest installment from the Scottish Bookshop Mystery by Paige Shelton. The book follows Delaney after she gets invited to a special exhibition for a famous local artist named Ryory. While she is at the exhibition she briefly meets a professor from her alma mater in Kansas. Ryory proceeds to show them how to sculpt stone and show some of his exhibition until his assistant gets sick and Delaney calls emergency services. Later, the professor is found dead and Ryory finds himself a suspect as the professor was trying to sell him what could be a fake ancient artifact. Delaney feels compelled to help the professor and the mystery takes off from there.
I just enjoy cozy mysteries so much and this one was an absolute banger of a mystery. I thought the story was fantastic. I liked the artist Ryory a lot! I hope he makes more appearances in the series. I also liked learning about the Picts. I think one of my favorite parts about these books is the Scottish history that is weaved into the mystery. I thought the mystery was really good but I did think it was a little obvious as the character that ended up doing it was the only odd one out. I still had a really good time reading this book and would recommend it if you enjoy cozy mysteries.
I just enjoy cozy mysteries so much and this one was an absolute banger of a mystery. I thought the story was fantastic. I liked the artist Ryory a lot! I hope he makes more appearances in the series. I also liked learning about the Picts. I think one of my favorite parts about these books is the Scottish history that is weaved into the mystery. I thought the mystery was really good but I did think it was a little obvious as the character that ended up doing it was the only odd one out. I still had a really good time reading this book and would recommend it if you enjoy cozy mysteries.
June 17, 2025
3.55 stars
Delaney and her husband Tom are eager to explore the Hidden Door Festival in Edinburgh but their first stop is to the studio of reclusive artist Ryory Bennigan who is opening his studio to a small number of visitors for the first time. Ryory's fascination with the ancient Picts intrigues Delaney and her boss Edwin, who wants to meet Ryroy. Delaney attempts to get her foot in the door to bring about this meeting, but first she runs into a peculiar gentleman who just so happens to be from her alma mater, the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Dr. Pace is cagey about his business but Delaney invites him to visit The Cracked Spine to talk if he wants. Ryory's studio is every bit as interesting as Delaney expected and the man is nice but a little secretive. Just as Delaney and Tom are about to get Ryory to open up a bit, they discover his assistant, Ani, curled up ill. Delaney suspects a stomach virus of some sort but the police aren't so sure. While Ani survives, Dr. Pace, of Kansas does not. Ryory is beside himself with worry, frantically worrying the police will suspect him of wrongdoing somehow. Dr. Pace was on the verge of selling Ryory a priceless Pictish artifact that would change scholarship forever. However, Ry wasn't so sure it was real. He needs Delaney's help to find out what Dr. Pace was up to in Kansas and whether it may have followed him to Scotland and gotten him killed.
As always I enjoyed learning about the history and culture of Scotland. I had to laugh because I JUST had this conversation with someone about his ancestors fending off the Roman invaders from the south- the guys with the blue faces. Well Hollywood got it wrong as usual. Not much is known about the Picts but it's likely they were farmers, not warriors. This story centers around a potential Rosetta Stone of Pictish language. A key to decode it, to know what it sounded like, would be a dream come true for scholars! It sure seems like that dream was too good to be true. I also learned about paleontology and the world's smallest dinosaur. That part of the story was weird and I expected something more dramatic and interesting. The mystery kept me guessing for most of the book. Halfway through I knew who did it but not why. The reveal was a bit of a let down actually. The motive was too simple for such a complicated plot.
After about two years in Scotland, it's become home to Delaney and she's one of the locals now. The Cracked Spine is her home and her family. They're there for her when she misses the family she left behind in Kansas. Her relationship with Tom is going strong as they approach their one year anniversary. He's very sweet and thoughtful and I like seeing them sleuth together but also maintain their independence. She has her job, he has the pub and sometimes she goes out alone. He just tells her "Be careful, lass." Edwin loves Delaney like a daughter and even gives her a beautiful gift to show how much he appreciates all she's done for him and the shop. Rosie is the mother hen of the group, Hamlet the brother who has good instincts and insight. In this case, he's friends with one of the suspects and is able to shed some light on her character. Little Hector is there for cuddles and kisses when Delaney needs him most. What a sweet wee little doggie he is! Tom's dad, Artair, is fun and fascinating. He has a small role in the story.
I don't know what to make of Ryori. He's kind of a weird guy. I like him enough not to want him to be the murderer but not enough to want to hang out with him. He's certainly passionate and creative but also childlike in his innocence of worldly matters. He's not so naive that he would buy a treasure sight unseen- just hopeful that it is real. Delaney likes Ry and she's a good judge of character. Her bookish voices, this time Albert Einstein, don't give her any major warnings but she's cautious. He does act suspicious and gives everyone at The Cracked Spine a fright. Ry seems to respond to Delaney's reason though. He's just worried about Ani. His assistant Ani comes across as a total witch. She's rude, snotty and Ry's gate keeper. Yet Hamlet knows a different side of her from school. He says that's just a persona she put on for work, to keep would-be hangers-on from bothering Ry. I'm not sure. I get the impression she's not working for Ry but against him for some reason. She seems to be involved in some intrigue. SOMEONE poisoned her. Why? I don't trust her. Was she working with Dr. Pace?
Dr. Pace was a professor of paleontology at Delaney's alma mater. That seems like too much of a coincidence to me. I don't understand what paleontology has to do with digging up a Pict artifact and wouldn't that belong to the government anyway? This dude seems a little smarmy and not on the level to me. It's no wonder he ended up murdered. The University is responsible, in my opinion, because they knew something and chose to overlook it. Just because he was so charming and nice. That's unethical and very Pride and Prejudice of them. I think this Dr. Pace guy was the Mr. Wickham of the archeology paleontology department!
Who is this food delivery dude who keeps popping up? He's pretty intense and always there when Delaney is investigating. Coincidence? Since this is a novel, I'd say not. In a city the size of Edinburgh, I'd assume there was more than one food delivery driver- a LOT more. He delivered food for Ryory on the day Ani was poisoned. Did she eat food that was meant for Ryory? Was he the real target? Did Dr. Pace order the food and then fall victim to his own scheme? I don't trust this delivery dude.
Willa, a tattoo artist and singer, is a Jane Austen fan looking for a readalike. Of course others can't compare but why wouldn't Delaney recommend Georgette Heyer? Or other classics like Trollope and more recent classics like Angela Thirkell's Barsetshire Chronicles? Or something witty like P.G. Wodehouse? Good grief. Asking about movies is a total non sequitur! They need a LIBRARIAN at the Cracked Spine as well as a museum curator and archivist. I'm available! Anyway, Willa claims to be friends with Ry but they don't seem to know each other well. Willa is a tough woman and won't answer questions from the police without an attorney. Does that mean she's guilty of something?
Ronny from the Museum of Edinburgh got a bad vibe from Dr. Pace. His reaction to the news of the murder is too real to be faked. He was shocked and surprised. He has a good motive but no real reason to actually murder Dr. Pace. Just say no thank you and move on. At least Delaney learned more about the Picts and gained a plausible motive for murder. If Dr. Pace was pushy with one museum, he probably was with others as well. Maybe even private collectors like Ry? Delaney's friend Joshua is on the same page as Ronny, as is Edwin's friend Sarah Shoemaker so I think Delaney has her motive for murder.
Mary Katherine, a bookshop owner, is friendly and curious. She loves mysteries and is eager to help Delaney but when Delaney mentions something, Mary Katherine becomes unfocused and different. It's odd but maybe not relevant? It sure seems like Dr. Pace was up to no good but I'm not sure any of these people killed him. How perplexing!
This could be the end of the line for our adventures with Delaney. She indicated she would like to keep having adventures but the end of the book feels so final. I hope it's just open ended and there will be more. I love arm chair traveling to Edinburgh with Delaney and friends.
Delaney and her husband Tom are eager to explore the Hidden Door Festival in Edinburgh but their first stop is to the studio of reclusive artist Ryory Bennigan who is opening his studio to a small number of visitors for the first time. Ryory's fascination with the ancient Picts intrigues Delaney and her boss Edwin, who wants to meet Ryroy. Delaney attempts to get her foot in the door to bring about this meeting, but first she runs into a peculiar gentleman who just so happens to be from her alma mater, the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Dr. Pace is cagey about his business but Delaney invites him to visit The Cracked Spine to talk if he wants. Ryory's studio is every bit as interesting as Delaney expected and the man is nice but a little secretive. Just as Delaney and Tom are about to get Ryory to open up a bit, they discover his assistant, Ani, curled up ill. Delaney suspects a stomach virus of some sort but the police aren't so sure. While Ani survives, Dr. Pace, of Kansas does not. Ryory is beside himself with worry, frantically worrying the police will suspect him of wrongdoing somehow. Dr. Pace was on the verge of selling Ryory a priceless Pictish artifact that would change scholarship forever. However, Ry wasn't so sure it was real. He needs Delaney's help to find out what Dr. Pace was up to in Kansas and whether it may have followed him to Scotland and gotten him killed.
As always I enjoyed learning about the history and culture of Scotland. I had to laugh because I JUST had this conversation with someone about his ancestors fending off the Roman invaders from the south- the guys with the blue faces. Well Hollywood got it wrong as usual. Not much is known about the Picts but it's likely they were farmers, not warriors. This story centers around a potential Rosetta Stone of Pictish language. A key to decode it, to know what it sounded like, would be a dream come true for scholars! It sure seems like that dream was too good to be true. I also learned about paleontology and the world's smallest dinosaur. That part of the story was weird and I expected something more dramatic and interesting. The mystery kept me guessing for most of the book. Halfway through I knew who did it but not why. The reveal was a bit of a let down actually. The motive was too simple for such a complicated plot.
After about two years in Scotland, it's become home to Delaney and she's one of the locals now. The Cracked Spine is her home and her family. They're there for her when she misses the family she left behind in Kansas. Her relationship with Tom is going strong as they approach their one year anniversary. He's very sweet and thoughtful and I like seeing them sleuth together but also maintain their independence. She has her job, he has the pub and sometimes she goes out alone. He just tells her "Be careful, lass." Edwin loves Delaney like a daughter and even gives her a beautiful gift to show how much he appreciates all she's done for him and the shop. Rosie is the mother hen of the group, Hamlet the brother who has good instincts and insight. In this case, he's friends with one of the suspects and is able to shed some light on her character. Little Hector is there for cuddles and kisses when Delaney needs him most. What a sweet wee little doggie he is! Tom's dad, Artair, is fun and fascinating. He has a small role in the story.
I don't know what to make of Ryori. He's kind of a weird guy. I like him enough not to want him to be the murderer but not enough to want to hang out with him. He's certainly passionate and creative but also childlike in his innocence of worldly matters. He's not so naive that he would buy a treasure sight unseen- just hopeful that it is real. Delaney likes Ry and she's a good judge of character. Her bookish voices, this time Albert Einstein, don't give her any major warnings but she's cautious. He does act suspicious and gives everyone at The Cracked Spine a fright. Ry seems to respond to Delaney's reason though. He's just worried about Ani. His assistant Ani comes across as a total witch. She's rude, snotty and Ry's gate keeper. Yet Hamlet knows a different side of her from school. He says that's just a persona she put on for work, to keep would-be hangers-on from bothering Ry. I'm not sure. I get the impression she's not working for Ry but against him for some reason. She seems to be involved in some intrigue. SOMEONE poisoned her. Why? I don't trust her. Was she working with Dr. Pace?
Dr. Pace was a professor of paleontology at Delaney's alma mater. That seems like too much of a coincidence to me. I don't understand what paleontology has to do with digging up a Pict artifact and wouldn't that belong to the government anyway? This dude seems a little smarmy and not on the level to me. It's no wonder he ended up murdered. The University is responsible, in my opinion, because they knew something and chose to overlook it. Just because he was so charming and nice. That's unethical and very Pride and Prejudice of them. I think this Dr. Pace guy was the Mr. Wickham of the archeology paleontology department!
Who is this food delivery dude who keeps popping up? He's pretty intense and always there when Delaney is investigating. Coincidence? Since this is a novel, I'd say not. In a city the size of Edinburgh, I'd assume there was more than one food delivery driver- a LOT more. He delivered food for Ryory on the day Ani was poisoned. Did she eat food that was meant for Ryory? Was he the real target? Did Dr. Pace order the food and then fall victim to his own scheme? I don't trust this delivery dude.
Willa, a tattoo artist and singer, is a Jane Austen fan looking for a readalike. Of course others can't compare but why wouldn't Delaney recommend Georgette Heyer? Or other classics like Trollope and more recent classics like Angela Thirkell's Barsetshire Chronicles? Or something witty like P.G. Wodehouse? Good grief. Asking about movies is a total non sequitur! They need a LIBRARIAN at the Cracked Spine as well as a museum curator and archivist. I'm available! Anyway, Willa claims to be friends with Ry but they don't seem to know each other well. Willa is a tough woman and won't answer questions from the police without an attorney. Does that mean she's guilty of something?
Ronny from the Museum of Edinburgh got a bad vibe from Dr. Pace. His reaction to the news of the murder is too real to be faked. He was shocked and surprised. He has a good motive but no real reason to actually murder Dr. Pace. Just say no thank you and move on. At least Delaney learned more about the Picts and gained a plausible motive for murder. If Dr. Pace was pushy with one museum, he probably was with others as well. Maybe even private collectors like Ry? Delaney's friend Joshua is on the same page as Ronny, as is Edwin's friend Sarah Shoemaker so I think Delaney has her motive for murder.
Mary Katherine, a bookshop owner, is friendly and curious. She loves mysteries and is eager to help Delaney but when Delaney mentions something, Mary Katherine becomes unfocused and different. It's odd but maybe not relevant? It sure seems like Dr. Pace was up to no good but I'm not sure any of these people killed him. How perplexing!
This could be the end of the line for our adventures with Delaney. She indicated she would like to keep having adventures but the end of the book feels so final. I hope it's just open ended and there will be more. I love arm chair traveling to Edinburgh with Delaney and friends.
April 8, 2025
I love this series for the setting and the sheer amounts of knowledge I get from it; this time, I learned about the Picts and the smallest dinosaur. I enjoyed all my visits with Delaney and her friends in Edinburgh and found this particular mystery interesting, though the conclusion was a little sad. The writing flowed so well that it swept me up in the story and while I figured out who the guilty party was early on, it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of it. Highly recommend this series for the descriptions of Scotland and its people but start from the beginning to really get immersed into it.
I received a copy from #NetGalley and #KensingtonPublishing for an honest review.
I received a copy from #NetGalley and #KensingtonPublishing for an honest review.
May 11, 2025
Dollycas Thoughts
Reclusive artist Ryory Bennigan is inviting people to visit his studio with a special Hidden Door Festival invitation, and Delaney Nichols has won a chance to visit and meet the man. She learns the man is fixated on the Picts, creating his own versions of their ” blue tattoos and vibrant red hair”. There is also a paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, from the University of Kansas, visiting Edinburgh. He claims he has an artifact that shows what the language of the Picts sounds like. He is trying to sell it to the highest bidder, Ryory Bennigan.
Before Dr. Pace can seal the deal, he is killed shortly after meeting with Delany. She doesn’t think the police’s investigation is progressing fast enough, so she decides to do some investigating too. She finds Dr. Pace has a dodgy past. It appears a 3D printer was his best friend back in Kansas. He was making fake artifacts and selling them as genuine.
Could he have sold a fake to the wrong person? Was the Picts artifact he was trying to sell to Ryory real or fake? Can Delaney get to the truth and find Dr. Pace’s killer? Or will she be their next victim?
I always enjoy my virtual trips to Edinburgh and The Cracked Spine to visit Delaney, Tom, Rosie, Hamlet, Edwin, and Hector. They are well-developed characters that continue to grow within each story. Delaney has such a curious nature about everything and everyone she encounters. She and Tom are the perfect couple, and I love it when they can spend true time together like they did in this story. I also liked that Edwin was more present in this story. He does give Delaney a perfect gift.
Ms. Shelton penned an intriguing mystery. With the University of Kansas connection between Delaney and the victim, Dr. Pace, even Detective Winters realized she could help his case. She does discover some troubling things that raise even more questions. I was entertained following along with her for every twist and turn. Suspects moved up and down my personal list. Secrets and scandals were uncovered, leading up to a surprising and suspenseful reveal.
When I started reading this book, I had never heard of the Picts. The author weaves information about the ancient group that inhabited Scotland from 79 to 843 CE and their traditions and culture with the current-day activities. It is a very interesting theme for this book.
Written in Stone is a marvelous addition to this series. A brave protagonist who can think on her feet and a well-thought-out and plotted mystery kept the pages turning rapidly. Delaney has really found herself and her place in Edinburgh.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.
Reclusive artist Ryory Bennigan is inviting people to visit his studio with a special Hidden Door Festival invitation, and Delaney Nichols has won a chance to visit and meet the man. She learns the man is fixated on the Picts, creating his own versions of their ” blue tattoos and vibrant red hair”. There is also a paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, from the University of Kansas, visiting Edinburgh. He claims he has an artifact that shows what the language of the Picts sounds like. He is trying to sell it to the highest bidder, Ryory Bennigan.
Before Dr. Pace can seal the deal, he is killed shortly after meeting with Delany. She doesn’t think the police’s investigation is progressing fast enough, so she decides to do some investigating too. She finds Dr. Pace has a dodgy past. It appears a 3D printer was his best friend back in Kansas. He was making fake artifacts and selling them as genuine.
Could he have sold a fake to the wrong person? Was the Picts artifact he was trying to sell to Ryory real or fake? Can Delaney get to the truth and find Dr. Pace’s killer? Or will she be their next victim?
I always enjoy my virtual trips to Edinburgh and The Cracked Spine to visit Delaney, Tom, Rosie, Hamlet, Edwin, and Hector. They are well-developed characters that continue to grow within each story. Delaney has such a curious nature about everything and everyone she encounters. She and Tom are the perfect couple, and I love it when they can spend true time together like they did in this story. I also liked that Edwin was more present in this story. He does give Delaney a perfect gift.
Ms. Shelton penned an intriguing mystery. With the University of Kansas connection between Delaney and the victim, Dr. Pace, even Detective Winters realized she could help his case. She does discover some troubling things that raise even more questions. I was entertained following along with her for every twist and turn. Suspects moved up and down my personal list. Secrets and scandals were uncovered, leading up to a surprising and suspenseful reveal.
When I started reading this book, I had never heard of the Picts. The author weaves information about the ancient group that inhabited Scotland from 79 to 843 CE and their traditions and culture with the current-day activities. It is a very interesting theme for this book.
Written in Stone is a marvelous addition to this series. A brave protagonist who can think on her feet and a well-thought-out and plotted mystery kept the pages turning rapidly. Delaney has really found herself and her place in Edinburgh.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.
December 20, 2024
Kansas born Delaney has married a Scotsman and is settled in Edinburgh, working in a charming bookshop. Delaney is thrilled; she and her husband have been invited to visit the home/studio of reclusive artist Ryory whose speciality is recreating historic Picts, stone carvings from the tattooed tribes who lived in Scotland more than 2,000 years ago.There, she has a chance meeting with Dr. Adam Pace who is from her home state and teaches at her alma mater. When Dr. Pace is murdered and nefarious activities on his part are revealed, Delaney, along with her cohorts from the bookshop, cannot resist investigating.
An intriguing, cozy mystery with some delightful and quirky characters, this is a fast paced read. Although seeped in history, the role of 3D printers in the story made it quite contemporary. I liked this book and look forward to reading the next installment in the series. I particularly enjoyed learning more about the history of Scotland and a revisit to Edinburgh is always welcome.
Thanks to #NetGalley and @StMartinspress for the DRC.
An intriguing, cozy mystery with some delightful and quirky characters, this is a fast paced read. Although seeped in history, the role of 3D printers in the story made it quite contemporary. I liked this book and look forward to reading the next installment in the series. I particularly enjoyed learning more about the history of Scotland and a revisit to Edinburgh is always welcome.
Thanks to #NetGalley and @StMartinspress for the DRC.
May 28, 2025
I loved:
* being back in Scotland with Delaney and Co. and all their shenanigans.
* more with Edwin; he is truly one of my most favorite characters in this series and I love when we get to spend extra time with him.
* Edwin's gift to Delaney; what an absolute gorgeous and appropriate treasure.
* the whole story; the mix of The Picts [which I knew absolutely nothing about, and am now looking for a good biography], science [Dinosaurs! 3-D Printers!], tattoos [I will admit this part of the story made me want to get a new tattoo really badly; ink is very addictive LOL; the story around everyone's tattoos was pretty cool too], [the appearance of BURKE!!!], Delaney actively NOT trying to get herself killed and actually LISTENING to her friends about all of this aspect [it was truly refreshing] all made for a really great read.
* the new narrator [see below] was way more enjoyable than I had expected [WHEW!] and that truly added to my enjoyment of the book.
What wasn't enjoyable [for me]:
* the *idea* of a new narrator; 4 narrators in 10 books is *WHEW* and I was less than impressed when I saw that this book was going to have another new one [see above about how this actually turned out].
* the V E R Y rushed reveal [that in all honesty wasn't a huge surprise; I had wondered about that direction from almost the beginning], but the "why" was .
* Ummm, where the HECK were Elias and Aggie? I missed them SO VERY MUCH. Hmph.
* the feeling that we are end of this lovely series; the end of the last chapter felt very contemplative, slightly bereft [even though it was a positive outlook about Delaney's life there], and in all honesty, final, and even though I truly enjoyed this book, I was left...sad. I truly hope that I am wrong, that it was just contemplative reflection and that we have more books coming, but if we don't and this series IS finished, I am glad it ended on a very positive note.
Overall, this was a really good read for me and I am glad I finally found the audiobook and was able to listen to it. So far, it is the best read for me this week!!
Thank you to NetGalley, Paige Shelton, and St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
* being back in Scotland with Delaney and Co. and all their shenanigans.
* more with Edwin; he is truly one of my most favorite characters in this series and I love when we get to spend extra time with him.
* Edwin's gift to Delaney; what an absolute gorgeous and appropriate treasure.
* the whole story; the mix of The Picts [which I knew absolutely nothing about, and am now looking for a good biography], science [Dinosaurs! 3-D Printers!], tattoos [I will admit this part of the story made me want to get a new tattoo really badly; ink is very addictive LOL; the story around everyone's tattoos was pretty cool too], [the appearance of BURKE!!!], Delaney actively NOT trying to get herself killed and actually LISTENING to her friends about all of this aspect [it was truly refreshing] all made for a really great read.
* the new narrator [see below] was way more enjoyable than I had expected [WHEW!] and that truly added to my enjoyment of the book.
What wasn't enjoyable [for me]:
* the *idea* of a new narrator; 4 narrators in 10 books is *WHEW* and I was less than impressed when I saw that this book was going to have another new one [see above about how this actually turned out].
* the V E R Y rushed reveal [that in all honesty wasn't a huge surprise; I had wondered about that direction from almost the beginning], but the "why" was .
* Ummm, where the HECK were Elias and Aggie? I missed them SO VERY MUCH. Hmph.
* the feeling that we are end of this lovely series; the end of the last chapter felt very contemplative, slightly bereft [even though it was a positive outlook about Delaney's life there], and in all honesty, final, and even though I truly enjoyed this book, I was left...sad. I truly hope that I am wrong, that it was just contemplative reflection and that we have more books coming, but if we don't and this series IS finished, I am glad it ended on a very positive note.
Overall, this was a really good read for me and I am glad I finally found the audiobook and was able to listen to it. So far, it is the best read for me this week!!
Thank you to NetGalley, Paige Shelton, and St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 16, 2025
I enjoyed reading this book immensely! This series has been such a delight, I have read every book in this series and I cannot wait to read the next book. I love the mystery, characters, and the setting of this series! The mystery had a few red herrings of who the murderer could be but I guessed the right person about half way through the book. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. I received this book as an ARC from a social media giveaway.
February 27, 2025
Another interesting mystery with Delaney and the crew from the Cracked Spine. A chance encounter outside of an artist event drags Delaney, Tom, and company into another mysterious murder. When an American professor is found dead, shortly after a chance meeting with Delaney, he was from the Kansas University where she got her degrees, and an artist with history questions, the crew is going to be dragged in. What I always enjoy about this series is the weaving of art, history, and books, the chance to learn a little something while spending a little more time in Scotland. The other plus is the lovely circle of characters and that everyone has something to contribute. Fans of the series will definitely enjoy spending more time with the crew in various bookstores and museums all over the city. Thanks to #Netgally, #Minotaur, and the author for an opportunity to catch up! #WritteninStone #AScottishBookstoreMystery #PaigeShelton #bookreview #bookideas #retiredreader
March 31, 2025
We are back in Edinburgh, Scotland with Delaney at the Cracked Spine Bookshop. Delaney and her husband Tom have been invited to meet the artist Ryory Brennigan he does Pict art. He is also covered in the blue ink tattoos. (I had to do some googling.) Delaney meets a man at the shop who is also from Kansas and works at the University of Kansas. They eventually learn the man Dr. pace was found dead at his rental house. He was trying to sell Ry a stone tablet that deciphered the Pict language. He wouldn't show the tablet to Ry but wanted a lot of money. (That seems familiar and very sus.) Delaney uses her skills and helps the police find clues, connections and maybe the killer.
I really enjoyed this book and I'm a big fan of the author. The writing hooks you in right away. I also love learning more about the history of Scotland. A great cozy mystery.
I really enjoyed this book and I'm a big fan of the author. The writing hooks you in right away. I also love learning more about the history of Scotland. A great cozy mystery.
December 26, 2024
This was a good installment to the A Scottish Bookshop Mystery series. This is the 10th book in the series and it was a completely captivating cozy mystery. I love this series so much and the author does such a good job at making me feel like I’m in Scotland alongside the characters.
In this book Delaney investigates a murder upon receiving a special invitation to meet a reclusive artist. She puts her sleuthing skills to the test in this hard to put down cozy read.
I loved the subject matter covered in this one. Full of information on the Picts, paleontology, and stone work I was engaged throughout the entire mystery.
If you are looking for a fun, cozy mystery series definitely check this one out.
Thank you @minotaurbooks for the gifted copy of the book.
In this book Delaney investigates a murder upon receiving a special invitation to meet a reclusive artist. She puts her sleuthing skills to the test in this hard to put down cozy read.
I loved the subject matter covered in this one. Full of information on the Picts, paleontology, and stone work I was engaged throughout the entire mystery.
If you are looking for a fun, cozy mystery series definitely check this one out.
Thank you @minotaurbooks for the gifted copy of the book.
April 2, 2025
Written in Stone by Paige Shelton is a Scottish Bookstore mystery featuring Delaney our favorite cataloger, who had come from the United States to work in a bookshop, sort of, was like returning home to friends (minus Elias and Agnes). Delaney and Tom were off to visit an artist who was known to be very private, never had showings, and had only one subject: the Picts. They had been chosen at random to visit him and were excited. It started off strangely when Delaney met a professor from her college in Kansas. Somewhat unlikely, but there it was. Ryory Bennigan, Ry for short. It was thrilling. All the stones-she though that was all his art, but it turns out there was so much more. He didn’t know Edwin, but he did know the Cracked Spine and Rosie. Good people; good characters. Of course, there was a murder. Of course, Delaney couldn’t stay out of it.
The Cracked Spine and its regulars were a family, if an odd one. It it is felt in every page. Shelton always imbues her books with Scottish history, which makes them even more fun. The Picts, as we know, were known as the blue people, mostly because of their tattoos which were all in blue and covered their bodies. Not a lot else is known about them, which makes people very curious, and easy to be taken advantage of. One believes that credentials, like that of college professor, makes one honest. Sadly, it is not the case. Also the rules about coincidences can be thrown out the window. It was an intriguing case, one which the ‘”family” all followed with great interest. Delaney’s police buddy, Inspector Winters, was interested, and unlike normal, he welcomed her input. Well done, Paige Shelton!
I was invited to read Written in Stone by St Martin’s Press. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #StMartinsPress #PaigeShelton #WrittenInStone
The Cracked Spine and its regulars were a family, if an odd one. It it is felt in every page. Shelton always imbues her books with Scottish history, which makes them even more fun. The Picts, as we know, were known as the blue people, mostly because of their tattoos which were all in blue and covered their bodies. Not a lot else is known about them, which makes people very curious, and easy to be taken advantage of. One believes that credentials, like that of college professor, makes one honest. Sadly, it is not the case. Also the rules about coincidences can be thrown out the window. It was an intriguing case, one which the ‘”family” all followed with great interest. Delaney’s police buddy, Inspector Winters, was interested, and unlike normal, he welcomed her input. Well done, Paige Shelton!
I was invited to read Written in Stone by St Martin’s Press. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #StMartinsPress #PaigeShelton #WrittenInStone
December 31, 2024
I just finished Written in Stone - A Scottish bookshop mystery by Paige Shelton and here are my thoughts!
Delaney can’t believe her luck when she wins a special invitation to meet a reclusive artist… she ends up putting her sleuthing skills into action to help solve a murder when the local police seem to be dragging their heels.
Delaney has the best job in the world, she runs a little bookstore and following her adventures in these
books is always a pleasure. This is installment 10 but as someone who didn’t start at book 1.. they work well as little cozy standalones too!
The characters are always quirky and I love that! The subject of the recreations of historical picts was amazing and I always love books that bring in an art element.
The book was fast paced, well written and ended with the exact outcome I was craving! Brilliant read for a Cold day! Grab a hot chocolate, a warm blanket and follow Delaney on her adventures.
4 stars
Thank you to @minotaurbooks for my gifted copy. Out April 2025!
Delaney can’t believe her luck when she wins a special invitation to meet a reclusive artist… she ends up putting her sleuthing skills into action to help solve a murder when the local police seem to be dragging their heels.
Delaney has the best job in the world, she runs a little bookstore and following her adventures in these
books is always a pleasure. This is installment 10 but as someone who didn’t start at book 1.. they work well as little cozy standalones too!
The characters are always quirky and I love that! The subject of the recreations of historical picts was amazing and I always love books that bring in an art element.
The book was fast paced, well written and ended with the exact outcome I was craving! Brilliant read for a Cold day! Grab a hot chocolate, a warm blanket and follow Delaney on her adventures.
4 stars
Thank you to @minotaurbooks for my gifted copy. Out April 2025!
March 12, 2025
The tenth Scottish Bookshop Mystery has Delaney attending a Hidden Door Festival with her husband Tom. She has received an invitation to meet reclusive artist Ryory Bennigan and tour his studio. She is very curious about her fellow redhead and his interest in the Picts.
When she and Tom arrive, their appointment is delayed by the presence of Dr. Adam Pace who is a visiting paleontologist from her alma mater in Kansas. After he leaves, the tour precedes until Ryory's assistant Ani is taken suddenly ill.
The next day she learns that Dr. Pace has been found murdered. She begins to look into the case and soon finds herself involved in dinosaur bones and bogus Pictish artifacts. It seems Dr. Pace was not always working on the right side of the law.
This was an engaging episode in this long-running series. I enjoy Delaney and the other staff at the bookstore including her enigmatic boss. Delaney's wide acquaintanceship in Edinburgh combined with Edwin's means that she has a chance to interview a wide variety of people, tour various museums, and learn about Dr. Pace's recent activities.
Fans of the series will enjoy this latest episode.
When she and Tom arrive, their appointment is delayed by the presence of Dr. Adam Pace who is a visiting paleontologist from her alma mater in Kansas. After he leaves, the tour precedes until Ryory's assistant Ani is taken suddenly ill.
The next day she learns that Dr. Pace has been found murdered. She begins to look into the case and soon finds herself involved in dinosaur bones and bogus Pictish artifacts. It seems Dr. Pace was not always working on the right side of the law.
This was an engaging episode in this long-running series. I enjoy Delaney and the other staff at the bookstore including her enigmatic boss. Delaney's wide acquaintanceship in Edinburgh combined with Edwin's means that she has a chance to interview a wide variety of people, tour various museums, and learn about Dr. Pace's recent activities.
Fans of the series will enjoy this latest episode.
February 8, 2025
To Dig or not to Dig?
This cozy mystery by Paige Shelton is the 10th installment to the Scottish Bookshop Mystery Series. I have always loved this series and have been an avid reader since the first book. I can’t help but be nostalgic when a new one comes out.
But onto the story! This one is about a reclusive artist who has an obsession with the Picts. It’s definitely a whodunit with a great start up. Lots of interesting twists and turns. I’ve always loved the way Shelton intertwines history and mystery. It makes for an educational and entertaining read.
I love the last line of the book. It’s been a great ride and can’t wait to see where it goes.
Thank you to Minotaur Books & Netgalley for allowing me to receive an advanced copy of Written in Stone.
Loved it,
Anxiously waiting for the next,
x Sarah - Anneoftucson Reviews
This cozy mystery by Paige Shelton is the 10th installment to the Scottish Bookshop Mystery Series. I have always loved this series and have been an avid reader since the first book. I can’t help but be nostalgic when a new one comes out.
But onto the story! This one is about a reclusive artist who has an obsession with the Picts. It’s definitely a whodunit with a great start up. Lots of interesting twists and turns. I’ve always loved the way Shelton intertwines history and mystery. It makes for an educational and entertaining read.
I love the last line of the book. It’s been a great ride and can’t wait to see where it goes.
Thank you to Minotaur Books & Netgalley for allowing me to receive an advanced copy of Written in Stone.
Loved it,
Anxiously waiting for the next,
x Sarah - Anneoftucson Reviews
March 4, 2025
3.5
I enjoyed this cozy mystery. I hadn't realized it was book 10 in the series but I was able to follow along and had no issues keeping up. I had a good time reading this one. The lingo took me a minute to get used to since this is based out if Scotland and I did struggle to get into it but once I did I was here for the ride. It was interesting, kept me engaged once I got the first few chapters done, and kept me guessing on who did it. All in all I it was a good read and a fun cozy mystery.
I enjoyed this cozy mystery. I hadn't realized it was book 10 in the series but I was able to follow along and had no issues keeping up. I had a good time reading this one. The lingo took me a minute to get used to since this is based out if Scotland and I did struggle to get into it but once I did I was here for the ride. It was interesting, kept me engaged once I got the first few chapters done, and kept me guessing on who did it. All in all I it was a good read and a fun cozy mystery.
April 3, 2025
Future and past!
Since I first picked up and read The Cracked Spine, I knew that Delay life is the one I would have loved to live had it been possible. This is the happily ever after that may still happen. The first time I visited Scotland in 2014, my soul was at home. My great grandmother was Edith Lyons but my Nan married a British military officer. My mother was born in Aldershot military base. During WWII my American father was an MP assigned to the US Army/Air Force base near an RAF base in Swaffham, Norfolk.Although I've visited Scotland twice. I never wanted to leave. So I stay grounded in my very genes that one day I can be moved to Scotland.
Page's books keep me ground in my dreams. Plug they are a cracking good mystery. I hope they're will be many more to come. Looking forward to Delay and Don't at to
Since I first picked up and read The Cracked Spine, I knew that Delay life is the one I would have loved to live had it been possible. This is the happily ever after that may still happen. The first time I visited Scotland in 2014, my soul was at home. My great grandmother was Edith Lyons but my Nan married a British military officer. My mother was born in Aldershot military base. During WWII my American father was an MP assigned to the US Army/Air Force base near an RAF base in Swaffham, Norfolk.Although I've visited Scotland twice. I never wanted to leave. So I stay grounded in my very genes that one day I can be moved to Scotland.
Page's books keep me ground in my dreams. Plug they are a cracking good mystery. I hope they're will be many more to come. Looking forward to Delay and Don't at to
July 5, 2025
Real or fake?
I love this series. An American in Scotland who works in an old book store cataloging artifacts ...and solving mysteries. All of the characters are memorable and loving.
I love this series. An American in Scotland who works in an old book store cataloging artifacts ...and solving mysteries. All of the characters are memorable and loving.
June 18, 2025
I absolutely love the Scottish Bookstore mysteries - the characters, the setting, the series - each book in the series so far (and this is Book TEN!) has been fantastic but, if I'm being honest, Written in Stone, may be my favourite of them all. From Delaney to the supporting cast, from the mysterious artist Ryory to the even more mysterious Picts, I found the entire book intriguing and entertaining and loved every minute of it.
As I'm already quite familiar with the characters in this series, I was pulled in from the start when Delaney and Tom went to meet a reclusive artist and his assistant. Ryory was larger than life, even though he was just a character written into a book. I could almost feel his magnetism and energy. And his fascination (bordering on obsession) with the Picts, a subject I know next to nothing about, made things even more interesting. It was really fun to learn more about the Pictish history and culture and the book makes it very easy to be drawn in.
The mystery and murder were also intriguing. The victim, Dr. Pace wasn't a very likeable character, so there wasn't much sympathy lost, but what kept me turning the page was because I wanted to find out who the murderer really was. There were so many twists and turns that it never got boring and I couldn't put the book down.
I always love revisiting Delaney and her fellow co-workers at The Cracked Spine bookshop. The shop itself is interesting enough, with all its untold treasures, both in book form and otherwise but the characters in this series are also a big draw. I love how Delaney has really settled into life in Edinburgh and the shop and its people feel familiar and welcoming.
While I feel like this story can be read as a standalone, it is so much more enjoyable when read as part of the series. As with many popular, long-running cozy mystery series, it's the familiarity of the characters that keeps me coming back for more and seeing them grow and evolve together is heartwarming.
I'm really looking forward to the next adventure in the Scottish Bookshop mysteries!
*** Thank you to the publisher, Minotaur Books, for providing me with a copy of this book for review purposes.
As I'm already quite familiar with the characters in this series, I was pulled in from the start when Delaney and Tom went to meet a reclusive artist and his assistant. Ryory was larger than life, even though he was just a character written into a book. I could almost feel his magnetism and energy. And his fascination (bordering on obsession) with the Picts, a subject I know next to nothing about, made things even more interesting. It was really fun to learn more about the Pictish history and culture and the book makes it very easy to be drawn in.
The mystery and murder were also intriguing. The victim, Dr. Pace wasn't a very likeable character, so there wasn't much sympathy lost, but what kept me turning the page was because I wanted to find out who the murderer really was. There were so many twists and turns that it never got boring and I couldn't put the book down.
I always love revisiting Delaney and her fellow co-workers at The Cracked Spine bookshop. The shop itself is interesting enough, with all its untold treasures, both in book form and otherwise but the characters in this series are also a big draw. I love how Delaney has really settled into life in Edinburgh and the shop and its people feel familiar and welcoming.
While I feel like this story can be read as a standalone, it is so much more enjoyable when read as part of the series. As with many popular, long-running cozy mystery series, it's the familiarity of the characters that keeps me coming back for more and seeing them grow and evolve together is heartwarming.
I'm really looking forward to the next adventure in the Scottish Bookshop mysteries!
*** Thank you to the publisher, Minotaur Books, for providing me with a copy of this book for review purposes.
June 2, 2025
I think I lost my love for the series. I wish we got more typeface mysteries instead but it seems that series is dead. this one's end seemed final so we will see.
April 1, 2025
I received a complimentary ARC copy of Written In Stone (Scottish Bookshop Mystery #10) by Paige Shelton from Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press /Minotaur Books in order to read and give an honest review.
…Cleverly written, replete with intrigue, red herrings, history and a quirky cast of characters, Written In Stone is a fantastic entry that will keep you guessing to the very end...
Written In Stone the tenth book in the Scottish bookshop mysteries as usual did not disappoint. A fan of the series since book one I never tire of Paige Shelton’s ability to seamlessly weave the lore and beauty of Scotland into each book of this series.
In this entry the gang as back as is another great mystery. The author this time around introduces the reader to the Picts and the lore that surrounds them combining them with technology, in this case 3D printing which ties together brilliantly in this complex mystery.
The story opens with Delaney and her husband Tom receiving an unexpected invitation to visit with reclusive artist, Pict obsessed Ryory Bennigan. While waiting for him they meet his assistant Ani and a professor Dr. Adam Pace from Kansas University, the same University that Delaney went to although she didn’t know him. Both Delaney and Tom are enamored with the brilliant artist, and they are about to visit his private workspace when his assistant becomes violently ill, and the paramedics are called.
Ani apparently had a bad bout of food poisioning and seems to be on the mend as life goes on as normal for Delaney she soon learns that Dr. Dale has been murdered by poison. As usual Delaney begins to see that the two poisonings look suspicious and she does what she does best, use her wits to solve the crime despite being warned off by her friend Inspector Winters. The more digging Delaney does the more she learns about Dr. Pace and realizes that he was involved in something far worse than expected. The deeper she digs the closer Delaney puts herself on a path that could place her face to face with a murderer.
Cleverly written, replete with intrigue, red herrings, history and a quirky cast of characters, Written In Stone is a fantastic entry that will keep you guessing to the very end. This was an incredibly enjoyable installment in the series, and although the last paragraph had a slight air of finality, I hope to read more of Delaney’s adventures. A fan of Paige Shelton, I have read and this, the Scottish Bookstore Series, and to be honest she has yet to disappoint me, and Written in Stone is definitely no exception, I highly recommend.
…Cleverly written, replete with intrigue, red herrings, history and a quirky cast of characters, Written In Stone is a fantastic entry that will keep you guessing to the very end...
Written In Stone the tenth book in the Scottish bookshop mysteries as usual did not disappoint. A fan of the series since book one I never tire of Paige Shelton’s ability to seamlessly weave the lore and beauty of Scotland into each book of this series.
In this entry the gang as back as is another great mystery. The author this time around introduces the reader to the Picts and the lore that surrounds them combining them with technology, in this case 3D printing which ties together brilliantly in this complex mystery.
The story opens with Delaney and her husband Tom receiving an unexpected invitation to visit with reclusive artist, Pict obsessed Ryory Bennigan. While waiting for him they meet his assistant Ani and a professor Dr. Adam Pace from Kansas University, the same University that Delaney went to although she didn’t know him. Both Delaney and Tom are enamored with the brilliant artist, and they are about to visit his private workspace when his assistant becomes violently ill, and the paramedics are called.
Ani apparently had a bad bout of food poisioning and seems to be on the mend as life goes on as normal for Delaney she soon learns that Dr. Dale has been murdered by poison. As usual Delaney begins to see that the two poisonings look suspicious and she does what she does best, use her wits to solve the crime despite being warned off by her friend Inspector Winters. The more digging Delaney does the more she learns about Dr. Pace and realizes that he was involved in something far worse than expected. The deeper she digs the closer Delaney puts herself on a path that could place her face to face with a murderer.
Cleverly written, replete with intrigue, red herrings, history and a quirky cast of characters, Written In Stone is a fantastic entry that will keep you guessing to the very end. This was an incredibly enjoyable installment in the series, and although the last paragraph had a slight air of finality, I hope to read more of Delaney’s adventures. A fan of Paige Shelton, I have read and this, the Scottish Bookstore Series, and to be honest she has yet to disappoint me, and Written in Stone is definitely no exception, I highly recommend.
April 10, 2025
Delaney Nichols has been living in Edinburgh for many years, long enough to get settled in to a good job at The Cracked Spine, a specialty bookstore. She’s been there long enough to fall in love and get married. But she still remembers where she came from, Lawrence, Kansas. She got her education at the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk, Jayhawk!). So when a fellow Kansan shows up in Edinburgh, Delaney is looking forward to talking about her alma mater.
She meets him for a minute as he was leaving artist Ryory Bennigan’s studio. As part of the annual Hidden Door Festival, Delaney and her husband Tom had gotten a rare invitation to visit the studio and see how Ry made his art, most notably his sculptures. Dr. Adam Pace was just leaving. Delaney invited him to drop by her bookstore, but he never makes it.
Delaney finds out that she and Dr. Pace had some friends in common, so she starts asking around. She wants to know why he was in Edinburgh, to try to figure out who would have a motive to kill him. Talking to old friends back in Kansas and newer friends in town, she finds out that he may have been trying to sell some dinosaur bones that he didn’t have the proper provenance for. He was also doing research on the Picts, a lost Scottish population of warriors. They left behind stones carved with symbols which scientists have been trying to decode.
As Delaney reaches out to her friends in town, going to other bookstores and tracking down a tattoo artist, she learns more about the paleontologist from Kansas. But she also learns about a couple of suspicious illnesses. Is it possible that the killer is not done yet? And is Delaney putting herself right in the killer’s sights?
Written in Stone is book ten in Paige Shelton’s Scottish Bookshop Mystery series. Delaney uses her contacts in Edinburgh and in Kansas to investigate the murder in this compelling cozy mystery. I liked this book a lot, feeling like I was there in Scotland. I especially loved the information about the Picts, and I was impressed at how Shelton folded the information into the story. Written in Stone was a fun read, with lots of interesting surprises and smart twists.
Egalleys for Written in Stone were provided by Minotaur Books through NetGalley, with many thanks, but the opinions are mine.
She meets him for a minute as he was leaving artist Ryory Bennigan’s studio. As part of the annual Hidden Door Festival, Delaney and her husband Tom had gotten a rare invitation to visit the studio and see how Ry made his art, most notably his sculptures. Dr. Adam Pace was just leaving. Delaney invited him to drop by her bookstore, but he never makes it.
Delaney finds out that she and Dr. Pace had some friends in common, so she starts asking around. She wants to know why he was in Edinburgh, to try to figure out who would have a motive to kill him. Talking to old friends back in Kansas and newer friends in town, she finds out that he may have been trying to sell some dinosaur bones that he didn’t have the proper provenance for. He was also doing research on the Picts, a lost Scottish population of warriors. They left behind stones carved with symbols which scientists have been trying to decode.
As Delaney reaches out to her friends in town, going to other bookstores and tracking down a tattoo artist, she learns more about the paleontologist from Kansas. But she also learns about a couple of suspicious illnesses. Is it possible that the killer is not done yet? And is Delaney putting herself right in the killer’s sights?
Written in Stone is book ten in Paige Shelton’s Scottish Bookshop Mystery series. Delaney uses her contacts in Edinburgh and in Kansas to investigate the murder in this compelling cozy mystery. I liked this book a lot, feeling like I was there in Scotland. I especially loved the information about the Picts, and I was impressed at how Shelton folded the information into the story. Written in Stone was a fun read, with lots of interesting surprises and smart twists.
Egalleys for Written in Stone were provided by Minotaur Books through NetGalley, with many thanks, but the opinions are mine.
March 28, 2025
Barbara’s rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Series: A Scottish Bookshop Mystery #10
Publication Date: 4/1/25
Period: Contemporary Edinburgh
Number of Pages: 296
American Delaney Nichols has fallen in love with all things Scottish – especially her adopted home of Edinburgh and her new, handsome, kilt-wearing husband, Tom. She’s enthralled with the new sights, smells, and tastes that have opened to her. Her decision to accept Edwin MacAlister’s offer of a job at his specialty bookstore – The Cracked Spine – is her best ever.
Delaney was thrilled when she won a special invitation to visit the artist Ryory Bennigan’s studio as part of the Hidden Door Festival. Ryory is a very nice but exceedingly reclusive man who is obsessed by the Picts. His art medium is recreating his own versions of Pict symbols in stone – and his body is a canvas of those symbols.
As Delaney and Tom arrive at Ryory’s home, they are introduced to a man, Dr. Pace, who is leaving – a man from Kansas where Delaney is from – a man who works for the university Delaney attended. That was a lovely surprise. But then, things head south when they discover Ryory’s assistant, Ani, on the floor in pain, and later, the body of Dr. Pace is discovered in his rented home.
It quickly became obvious that Dr. Pace was up to something – but what? Though the police are investigating, Delaney just can’t leave it alone. But then, people who know things keep turning up in her path, and since she is always ravenously curious about everything, she asks questions. Suspicions abound, but will they ever solve the case without hard proof?
As always, this author has presented us with a delightful mystery as well as a bit of Scotland’s history. I love that I always learn something new and interesting in these books as well as working through the resolution of an interesting mystery. I recommend this book and this series to anyone who enjoys an interesting, light mystery filled with entertaining characters and just enough red herrings to keep you guessing.
I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Series: A Scottish Bookshop Mystery #10
Publication Date: 4/1/25
Period: Contemporary Edinburgh
Number of Pages: 296
American Delaney Nichols has fallen in love with all things Scottish – especially her adopted home of Edinburgh and her new, handsome, kilt-wearing husband, Tom. She’s enthralled with the new sights, smells, and tastes that have opened to her. Her decision to accept Edwin MacAlister’s offer of a job at his specialty bookstore – The Cracked Spine – is her best ever.
Delaney was thrilled when she won a special invitation to visit the artist Ryory Bennigan’s studio as part of the Hidden Door Festival. Ryory is a very nice but exceedingly reclusive man who is obsessed by the Picts. His art medium is recreating his own versions of Pict symbols in stone – and his body is a canvas of those symbols.
As Delaney and Tom arrive at Ryory’s home, they are introduced to a man, Dr. Pace, who is leaving – a man from Kansas where Delaney is from – a man who works for the university Delaney attended. That was a lovely surprise. But then, things head south when they discover Ryory’s assistant, Ani, on the floor in pain, and later, the body of Dr. Pace is discovered in his rented home.
It quickly became obvious that Dr. Pace was up to something – but what? Though the police are investigating, Delaney just can’t leave it alone. But then, people who know things keep turning up in her path, and since she is always ravenously curious about everything, she asks questions. Suspicions abound, but will they ever solve the case without hard proof?
As always, this author has presented us with a delightful mystery as well as a bit of Scotland’s history. I love that I always learn something new and interesting in these books as well as working through the resolution of an interesting mystery. I recommend this book and this series to anyone who enjoys an interesting, light mystery filled with entertaining characters and just enough red herrings to keep you guessing.
I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 8, 2025
Written in Stone is the tenth book in the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series, and while I enjoyed it quite a bit and thought the archaeological descriptions were quite interesting, I was a bit disappointed in the actual mystery as I thought the motive was somewhat ambiguous and unclear.
Being the tenth book in the series, I don’t find the character development to be necessary regarding our main characters, but it is always a treat to visit with Delaney and company at the bookstore. I also really liked the introduction of Ryory Bennigan in this book and found him to be quite intriguing. I would have liked to have learned more about him and hope he appears in future books. Ryory’s fascination with the Picts, a people about whom we currently know little about, added a little mystery as well as some fascinating archaeological discussions to this book. Considering he was covered in blue tattoos and had red hair, how he managed to stay reclusive and hidden is beyond me.
This story includes a lot of descriptions about architecture, local history, and archaeology that, as a history lover, I found absolutely fascinating. Because of the focus on this however, I did find the mystery was a bit lacking and the motive was somewhat murky. I realized at the end of the book I couldn’t quite pin down the actual motive, besides the obvious one, as the author jumped from one to another without fully developing one of them. As a result, the book ending more abruptly than normal and I was left feeling like something was missing even though the book was finished.
Written in Stone was fun and interesting, but I do think this was the weakest book of the series so far. While the characters were fun and interesting, and I truly enjoyed the archaeological and history descriptions, the mystery was slow and fairly predictable. I liked the uniqueness of the plot, it’s just the execution that was somewhat lacking for me. While this book could be read as a standalone, if you like reading about Edinburgh, then you will enjoy the previous books in this series.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
Being the tenth book in the series, I don’t find the character development to be necessary regarding our main characters, but it is always a treat to visit with Delaney and company at the bookstore. I also really liked the introduction of Ryory Bennigan in this book and found him to be quite intriguing. I would have liked to have learned more about him and hope he appears in future books. Ryory’s fascination with the Picts, a people about whom we currently know little about, added a little mystery as well as some fascinating archaeological discussions to this book. Considering he was covered in blue tattoos and had red hair, how he managed to stay reclusive and hidden is beyond me.
This story includes a lot of descriptions about architecture, local history, and archaeology that, as a history lover, I found absolutely fascinating. Because of the focus on this however, I did find the mystery was a bit lacking and the motive was somewhat murky. I realized at the end of the book I couldn’t quite pin down the actual motive, besides the obvious one, as the author jumped from one to another without fully developing one of them. As a result, the book ending more abruptly than normal and I was left feeling like something was missing even though the book was finished.
Written in Stone was fun and interesting, but I do think this was the weakest book of the series so far. While the characters were fun and interesting, and I truly enjoyed the archaeological and history descriptions, the mystery was slow and fairly predictable. I liked the uniqueness of the plot, it’s just the execution that was somewhat lacking for me. While this book could be read as a standalone, if you like reading about Edinburgh, then you will enjoy the previous books in this series.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
February 7, 2025
WRITTEN IN STONE is the tenth book in the Scottish Bookshop Mysteries by Paige Shelton. Once again, I was captivated by protagonist Delaney Nichols and the utterly charming city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Not only does the author immerse the reader in the culture and ancient buildings, but she weaves in modern day life, which thrives in the castle’s shadow perched atop Castle Rock. I simply adore the Cracked Spine Bookshop where Delaney works, and her close relationship with the other employees who have become her friends/almost family since she moved to Scotland. In this newest release, Delaney and her husband are taking part in the Hidden Door Festival and have received an invitation to visit a reclusive artist’s studio, that of Ryory Bennigan. I was fascinated by the artist’s devotion to the long-lost Picts and their art. I’d never heard of this ancient group of people, but Ms. Shelton does an admirable job intertwining some of the known history in such a creative way, it never felt like I was reading anything but fiction.
After a chance meeting with a fellow American, a paleontologist from Kansas also interested in the Picts and claiming to have found a valuable artifact, Delaney is horrified to find he was murdered shortly after their encounter. With the police not making any progress on finding the killer, Delaney and her innate curiosity, starts digging into the paleontologist’s life and past. With secrets and scandals, poisonings and Picts, fraud and fakes, the tightly plotted mystery takes the reader on a fast-paced ride. There were twists I didn’t see coming and suspects that had me second guessing myself with every turn of the page. With a heart stopping reveal, Delaney proves that she’s a brave and determined woman and I can’t wait to find out what new adventures she finds herself in!
I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
After a chance meeting with a fellow American, a paleontologist from Kansas also interested in the Picts and claiming to have found a valuable artifact, Delaney is horrified to find he was murdered shortly after their encounter. With the police not making any progress on finding the killer, Delaney and her innate curiosity, starts digging into the paleontologist’s life and past. With secrets and scandals, poisonings and Picts, fraud and fakes, the tightly plotted mystery takes the reader on a fast-paced ride. There were twists I didn’t see coming and suspects that had me second guessing myself with every turn of the page. With a heart stopping reveal, Delaney proves that she’s a brave and determined woman and I can’t wait to find out what new adventures she finds herself in!
I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
February 28, 2025
5/5 stars: This is the tenth entry in Shelton's Scottish Bookshop Mystery series, which is a British Paranormal Literary Cozy Mystery that takes place in Scotland and follows an American woman trained as a museum preservationist and archivist who works for an eccentric Scottish book and rare manuscript shop owner as his collections manager and hears “bookish” voices. After a visiting American paleontologist attempting to sell a Pictish artifact to a famous reclusive artist is murdered, she finds herself turning sleuth. When her research turns up the professor's shady background, she'll have to work fast to uncover the truth… or risk becoming a pile of bones herself. With plenty of twists and turns, Shelton has masterfully crafted a mystery that deftly balances the suspects, clues and red herrings and will leave you pondering the whodunit until the final reveal. Heartfelt and humorous, Shelton's writing and character work are stellar; the characters are well-rounded and complex while remaining incredibly likable. It's a joy to catch up with Delaney, her friends and colleagues (Rose, Hamlet and her boss: Edwin) at The Cracked Spine and the folks of the Grassmarket area of Old Town Edinburgh. Additionally, I adore seeing Delaney and pub owner and Scotsman Tom's marriage still going strong. And of course, one mustn't forget Rose's oh so adorable miniature Yorkie, Hector. While you could read this as a stand-alone, you'll gain so much more by reading the series from the beginning; so be sure to pick up book one, The Cracked Spine. Shelton's a favorite author and I love this series; highly recommend!
I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.
I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.
March 6, 2025
Edinburgh, Scotland - Present Day
Delaney and her husband Tom have won an invitation at the Hidden Door Festival to a private visit at artist Ryory Bennigan's studio. Ryory is rarely seen in the city, and lives a quiet life away from the public. So it's a treat especially for Delaney to get the opportunity to not only meet the man, but to see his studio. Ry is fascinated by the ancient Picts of Scotland, and even has the blue toned tattoos they were known to have on their bodies. When Delaney and Tom arrive at the studio, they meet another person who is leaving, a paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, who is, ironically, from the same Kansas university that Delaney attended. He, too, admits to an interest in the Picts.
Ryory is proud to show his studio and discuss his artwork with Delaney and Tom, and it is revealed that Dr. Pace has offered an artifact supposedly from the Picts to Ry. But within days, Dr. Pace is found dead, apparently murdered, and there seem to be a few people who might be suspects. After Delaney contacts a friend at the university in Kansas, she is surprised to find out that Dr. Pace had made some poor decisions there, and that his move to Edinburgh was to avoid further problems. As Delaney digs further into Pace's local involvement, she begins to discover that he was making some odd arrangements with different people.
WRITTEN IN STONE is book ten in the Scottish Bookshop Mystery books, and it's going to be difficult for not only Delaney, but the Edinburgh police to find out why Dr. Pace was killed. There are a few people that he may have angered, but were there more? And what was his ultimate goal? And how real were the artifacts he was peddling?
Don't miss WRITTEN IN STONE with its intriguing story set in beautiful and mysterious Edinburgh.
Delaney and her husband Tom have won an invitation at the Hidden Door Festival to a private visit at artist Ryory Bennigan's studio. Ryory is rarely seen in the city, and lives a quiet life away from the public. So it's a treat especially for Delaney to get the opportunity to not only meet the man, but to see his studio. Ry is fascinated by the ancient Picts of Scotland, and even has the blue toned tattoos they were known to have on their bodies. When Delaney and Tom arrive at the studio, they meet another person who is leaving, a paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, who is, ironically, from the same Kansas university that Delaney attended. He, too, admits to an interest in the Picts.
Ryory is proud to show his studio and discuss his artwork with Delaney and Tom, and it is revealed that Dr. Pace has offered an artifact supposedly from the Picts to Ry. But within days, Dr. Pace is found dead, apparently murdered, and there seem to be a few people who might be suspects. After Delaney contacts a friend at the university in Kansas, she is surprised to find out that Dr. Pace had made some poor decisions there, and that his move to Edinburgh was to avoid further problems. As Delaney digs further into Pace's local involvement, she begins to discover that he was making some odd arrangements with different people.
WRITTEN IN STONE is book ten in the Scottish Bookshop Mystery books, and it's going to be difficult for not only Delaney, but the Edinburgh police to find out why Dr. Pace was killed. There are a few people that he may have angered, but were there more? And what was his ultimate goal? And how real were the artifacts he was peddling?
Don't miss WRITTEN IN STONE with its intriguing story set in beautiful and mysterious Edinburgh.
March 13, 2025
Book Review: Written In Stone
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Author: Paige Shelton @paigebooks
Publisher: Minotaure Books @minotaur_books @stmartinspress
Thank you @netgalley for my ARC.
Review: Written in Stone
The 10th installment in Paige Shelton’s Scottish Bookshop Mystery series delivers everything cozy mystery fans love—bookish intrigue, fascinating history, and a clever amateur sleuth.
Delaney Nichols, now happily settled in Edinburgh with her husband, is invited to a rare studio viewing of reclusive artist Ryory Bennigan, whose work is inspired by the ancient Picts. But when a visiting paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, is found dead after trying to sell a mysterious artifact, Delaney’s natural curiosity leads her into a tangled web of deception, fake artifacts, and a dangerous killer who may strike again.
The mix of historical lore, contemporary tech (3D printing and fraud schemes!), and a richly atmospheric Edinburgh setting make this mystery both engaging and immersive. The pacing is brisk, and the quirky bookshop crew adds humor and warmth. I also appreciated how Delaney’s investigative skills are recognized by the police, making for a refreshing change from the usual “stay out of it” trope.
With its blend of mystery, history, and bookish charm, Written in Stone is a delightful page-turner. Fans of the series will love this latest installment, and new readers can jump in without feeling lost. Highly recommended for cozy mystery lovers!
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Author: Paige Shelton @paigebooks
Publisher: Minotaure Books @minotaur_books @stmartinspress
Thank you @netgalley for my ARC.
Review: Written in Stone
The 10th installment in Paige Shelton’s Scottish Bookshop Mystery series delivers everything cozy mystery fans love—bookish intrigue, fascinating history, and a clever amateur sleuth.
Delaney Nichols, now happily settled in Edinburgh with her husband, is invited to a rare studio viewing of reclusive artist Ryory Bennigan, whose work is inspired by the ancient Picts. But when a visiting paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, is found dead after trying to sell a mysterious artifact, Delaney’s natural curiosity leads her into a tangled web of deception, fake artifacts, and a dangerous killer who may strike again.
The mix of historical lore, contemporary tech (3D printing and fraud schemes!), and a richly atmospheric Edinburgh setting make this mystery both engaging and immersive. The pacing is brisk, and the quirky bookshop crew adds humor and warmth. I also appreciated how Delaney’s investigative skills are recognized by the police, making for a refreshing change from the usual “stay out of it” trope.
With its blend of mystery, history, and bookish charm, Written in Stone is a delightful page-turner. Fans of the series will love this latest installment, and new readers can jump in without feeling lost. Highly recommended for cozy mystery lovers!
#CozyMystery #ScottishBookshopMystery #BookishReads #MurderInEdinburgh #HistoricalMystery #PaigeShelton #WrittenInStone #Whodunit #MysteryLovers #readers #read #books #ReadingCommunity #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #readreadread #readersgonnaread #bookstagrammer #booksbooksbooks #readmorebooks #bookshelf
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