K E M. (Rampallion) reviewed The Distant Echo (Inspector Karen Pirie, Bk 1) on + 158 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This was not as good as A Place of Execution, but that's one of the best mystery novels I have ever read, so I'm not complaining! McDermid is great at creating memorable, flawed, surprising characters.
Jane C. B. (janebbooks) reviewed The Distant Echo (Inspector Karen Pirie, Bk 1) on + 86 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
An absorbing thriller about four young men who discover the body of a young barmaid in the snow banks of a Scottish cemetery. The unsolved crime resurfaces twenty-five years later. One of McDermid's
better books--almost as good as A Place of Execution.
better books--almost as good as A Place of Execution.
Helpful Score: 1
Excellent mystery. Couldn't put the book down. Very suspensful.
Cherril B. (cherril) reviewed The Distant Echo (Inspector Karen Pirie, Bk 1) on + 69 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
If you like the tv show Cold Case, you'll love this book!
Helpful Score: 1
The murder of a young barmaid is not solved for more than 25 years;
the devastating effect this has on 4 young men is the core of the story.
the devastating effect this has on 4 young men is the core of the story.
