The Bone Trap

Mysterious Scotland, Book 1

By: Tormod Cockburn

Narrated by: Stewart Crank

A single murder. An unidentified animal skull. Sightings of a tusked horse. Flesh on the bones of an old Scottish myth.

A struggling Scottish scientist holds a potential unicorn skull in his hands. If he proves it’s authentic, his career will be made. If he dies trying, he won’t be the first.

Meanwhile, Gillan McArdle’s academic career is ending because of one stupid lapse of judgement. But he’s the most talented young archaeologist in Scotland, and a Dundee-based media outfit can use his skills. Offered a short-term contract, he lands on the Hebridean island of Harris to investigate obscure animal bones. Quickly dismissing the unicorn skull as a thinly disguised fake, he can’t deny there’s something unusual about these bones. Baited by rumors of a majestic tusked horse roaming the uplands, Gill begins to suspect someone is manipulating him. As he gradually unravels the mystery of the skull, he grasps one disturbing conclusion. If this creature does exist, the evidence suggests it’s a killer.

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Total Immersion

I have read all of the Mysterious Scotland books and thoroughly enjoyed them. I love the locations, of course, but the storytelling, the fresh ideas about ancient artifacts, and the characters I care about immerse me in the novels. I’ve been fortunate to have visited Scotland, and how the settings are described takes me back. The audible version has added more local flavor, emotional inflection, and correct pronunciation for places and names that I have been getting wrong from my reading (thanks for that). The voice actor’s accent is perfection!

Excellent from start to finish

I loved this book. I loved the characters, the environment, and the story. I love the original take on a well known legend. I will be reading more by this author.

Great Story

I really enjoyed this story. The narrator is very good and the story is quite interesting. I don't want to give any spoilers, so I'll just say that it's definitely worth a credit. I'd be happy to read other books in this series!

Pleasant Surprise

I am so glad I decided to get this book to listen to on Audible. It was better than I hoped it would be. The narrator was excellent and I absolutely loved his accent! Highly recommend!

the Bone Trap

Absolutely wonderful story! I'd recommend this to anyone! hope the author continues with this story.