Just before Christmas in 1998, Sergeant Ivor Punch receives a call from a woman reporting a missing plane, believed to have been piloted by celebrated musician Xander Lowry. On the Isle of Mull this is usually a quiet time of year, as well as being a bad time for Ivor- his brother died in the Lockerbie disaster & ten years on he struggles with his memories & his drinking.

I love Mull, which is what attracted me to the book. I struggled with the style of this book. The narrative with the sprinkling of song lyrics & references, the characters & their nicknames & trying to piece it together, nearly had me giving up. I'm glad I didn't because it turned into a good mystery by the end. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this unusual book. Sadly I doubt I'll be reading any more of the series.

Dnf gave it 33% but found it difficult to keep reading started good but just lost interest with characters. Saying that for thriller fans could prove great not for me, didn't like subject matter particularly either.

It took a great effort to finish this book. I did not like the writing style at all . Very confusing in many parts. Just not my cup of tea at all. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

The story is very gripping and wow the ending is a big surprise. I thoroughly recommend this book, another thrilling read by this talented author