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The Dead of Mull: An Inspector Angus Blue Mystery
With The Dead of Mull, Allan Martin confirms his place among Scotland’s finest contemporary crime writers, and Angus Blue stands revealed as one of the genre’s most human detectives – (iScot Magazine)
An Island’s Deadly Secret
When an unidentified man is found dead on a ferry to Oban, seemingly from natural causes, DI Angus Blue suspects something far more sinister. With no ID and no belongings on the body, everything points to a meticulously planned crime.
As Blue navigates a perplexing investigation, an unexpected breakthrough comes from his forensic archaeologist Alison Hendrickx recognizes the victim, an eccentric archaeologist rumoured to have been living off-grid on the Isle of Mull.
Was his death a random act of violence, or does a forgotten past hold the key to a deadly secret buried deep within the Scottish islands?
Olga Wojtas – “Another gripping thriller from Allan Martin, entwining Mull’s ancient past with a chilling modern investigation.”Andrew J. Greig – “Great story! A twisty, clever crime thriller.”
An Island’s Deadly Secret
When an unidentified man is found dead on a ferry to Oban, seemingly from natural causes, DI Angus Blue suspects something far more sinister. With no ID and no belongings on the body, everything points to a meticulously planned crime.
As Blue navigates a perplexing investigation, an unexpected breakthrough comes from his forensic archaeologist Alison Hendrickx recognizes the victim, an eccentric archaeologist rumoured to have been living off-grid on the Isle of Mull.
Was his death a random act of violence, or does a forgotten past hold the key to a deadly secret buried deep within the Scottish islands?
Olga Wojtas – “Another gripping thriller from Allan Martin, entwining Mull’s ancient past with a chilling modern investigation.”Andrew J. Greig – “Great story! A twisty, clever crime thriller.”
356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2025
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April 16, 2026
The standout for me was the setting—I loved the backdrop of Oban and Mull. I’ve never been to Mull, but I often travel to Tiree from Oban, so that familiarity added an extra layer of enjoyment. If you like Scottish island settings, this will definitely appeal. I also really liked the main character, Angus Blue.
The writing is clear and easy to read, making it a quick, accessible book. It occasionally slowed during the more detailed archaeological sections, but that’s more a matter of personal taste.
The mystery itself was engaging enough to keep me turning the pages, even if the ending didn’t completely surprise me. I also didn’t realise until the end that it’s part of a series, so some references would likely be more rewarding if you’ve read the earlier books.
Overall, an enjoyable read—especially for fans of Scottish settings and island stories. ⛴️
The writing is clear and easy to read, making it a quick, accessible book. It occasionally slowed during the more detailed archaeological sections, but that’s more a matter of personal taste.
The mystery itself was engaging enough to keep me turning the pages, even if the ending didn’t completely surprise me. I also didn’t realise until the end that it’s part of a series, so some references would likely be more rewarding if you’ve read the earlier books.
Overall, an enjoyable read—especially for fans of Scottish settings and island stories. ⛴️
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