Postcards from Jamie

Ian Skair: Private Investigator, Book 2

By: Hilary Pugh

Narrated by: Charles Robert Fox

A twisty Scottish mystery

Can Ian and Lottie solve the puzzle of the postcards?

World famous concert pianist Felix Lansman has a collection of postcards sent to him anonymously. He is sure they are from the love of his life, Jamie McLeash. But Jamie disappeared six years ago - the night Felix’s father was murdered. Police failed to make any arrests and the case was closed. Was Jamie a suspect and if so, why is he sending the postcards? Felix wants Ian to find out.

The trail takes Ian all over Scotland and the more he discovers about Jamie the more he is convinced of his innocence. If he finds him, he could help him clear his name. But it soon becomes evident that Ian is not the only one looking for Jamie. He should report his findings to the police, but this could lead to the arrest of an innocent man.

Can he find the real murderer before the murderer finds Jamie?

©2021 Hilary Pugh (P)2025 Hilary Pugh

A Brilliantly Twisty Scottish Mystery!

I thoroughly enjoyed Postcards from Jamie, the second installment in the Ian Skair: Private Investigator series. Hilary Pugh has crafted a clever, layered mystery that kept me guessing from start to finish. The investigative process is thoughtfully laid out, making it easy to follow while still delivering plenty of surprises.

Charles Robert Fox’s narration is outstanding. His authentic Scottish accent adds a rich sense of place and character, making the story feel immersive and genuine. His performance brings the atmosphere and personalities to life in a way that perfectly complements the writing.

If you enjoy twisty mysteries with a strong sense of setting and a well-paced plot, this audiobook is a must-listen. I’m already looking forward to the next Ian Skair adventure!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

Outstanding

Ian Skair is former police detective who became a PI. He is very personable and has a lot of contacts and friends to call on when he investigates his most recent case. He is trying to find a man who disappeared 6 years ago after his boss’s murder. The world needs more people like Ian. The books can be read as stand alone novels, but to follow the characters’ development it’s best to read in order. The narration is outstanding.

Ian and his dog, Lottie solve another mystery.

I was gifted an Audible version of this book from the author through Story Origin. I enjoyed this twisty mystery. The narrator was perfect for this book. His Scottish accent took some getting use to, but was done very well. He had different voices, so it made it easier to distinguish between characters. 5 stars for him.

very entertaining cozy

I enjoyed both the narration and the story. The narrator used different voices and his accents were easy to understand.

I also enjoyed the story. The main character, Ian, is very likeable, a hard worker with compassion and morals. I thought the story was original and flowed well.

I received a free audible version from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

I want to live In Ian Skair's world

This is the perfect book to curl up with when you want some quality me time. Ian Skair is a likable protagonist that is good at his job. He runs a private investigation business out of his home in a Scottish village and recently it has begun to take off. Now with a backlog of cases, he must solve the mystery, make sure Lottie gets her walks on the shore, and run the occasional errand for his elderly neighbor.

The case at the top of his list focuses on a series of postcards that lead him around Scotland to discover who is sending them and why. Although what I've described sounds kind of idyllic, there is still a murder to be solved. The story kept my interest throughout.

The lovely narration helped make the story come to life for me and I'm eager for the rest of the Ian Skair books to become available on Audible.