Children of the Mist

'Rebecca Connolly belongs to a fine line of doughty Scottish reporters that includes Denise Mina’s Patricia Meehan and Val McDermid’s Allie Burns . . . an exciting and eerie tale'

* Times *

'Beautifully written, with acute characterisation and a real ear for dialogue, this is another compelling tale from a giant of Tartan Noir'

* Scottish Field *

'"Children of the Mist" is an enjoyable read that has some very nice twists and turns as it moves towards its conclusion'

-- Ken Lussey * Undiscovered Scotland *

'If you think you don't like crime novels, then the Rebecca Connolly series might just change your mind'

-- Alistair Braidwood * Scots Whay Hae podcast *

'almost perfection on the page... His writing is truly immersive'

-- Sharon Bairden * ChapterInMyLife *

'There is a clear love of his settings, and of the lore and legend that is so rife throughout Scottish history... Atmospheric and suspenseful'

* Jen Med Book Reviews *

'This book has a fantastically eerie atmosphere, a whole host of jeopardy and some truly heart-in-mouth moments. But it is Skelton’s love of the landscape and the sheer awe of the beauty of nature that provides the perfect backdrop for a terrific story and makes this a special read'

* Live and Deadly Reviews *

'Gripping'

-- Sally McDonald * Sunday Post *

'Douglas Skelton is a master at creating a plot that neatly sidesteps anything predictable, leading his readers to possible scenarios that disappear like the deftly-drawn Highland landscapes in the mists of the title'

* Inverness Couri