Loch of the Dead: A Novel (Frey & McGray: #4)

Loch of the Dead: A Novel by Oscar de Muriel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received an ARC of this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was engrossing, suspenseful, intriguing, and a bit creepy. Despite it being the fourth book in a series, it worked quite well as a stand-alone book, but it also made me want to read about the other cases of Frey & McGray.
In this book, McGray hears of the healing waters of a small spring in remote Loch Maree in the HIghlands of Scotland. A prospective client offers to bring McGrey to these waters, which he believes may heal his sister of her madness, in return for his help in protecting her son, whose life has been threatened. Upon arriving at Loch Maree, both Frey and McGray are confronted with an eccentric family, strange occurrences, old folklore, a madman, and murder. The longer they spend on the eerie island, the deeper they find themselves in the disturbing mystery, until macabre and menacing events lead to a frightening conclusion.
I found this book to be very hard to put down. Both Frey and McGray were wonderful characters, and it was interesting so see events unfold from their different points-of-view. The author did a wonderful job of evoking the gloomy Highlands setting and the unsettling environment of the Koloman's manor home. From the descriptions of the heady wine to the details of sinister sacred island, I felt completely immersed in the story. It was well-thought-out, well-researched, and interesting while still being entertaining.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mysteries, historical fiction, spooky stories, or is a fan of Sherlock Holmes. I will definitely read the other installments of Frey & McGray.


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