Love a book that is set in parts of Scotland I’m very familiar with. Thankfully when visiting them I didn’t come across the villains that Rachel McKenzie has to contend with as she tries to get justice as a prosecutor. Just as well she has plenty of friends to help. Because with her jump in, never backdown attitude she needs them. They also really added to my enjoyment of this crime thriller. I hadn’t read the previous two books, without feeling lost in the bigger series’ plots. But they were immediately added to my TBR list. Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

Part of a series,best read in order,the back story is important. Good bunch of characters in this story which finally reveals some secrets

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

I sure hope this isn't the last book in this series! The author's note at the end was a bit ambiguous. At any rate, a highly enjoyable, fast-paced story where Rachel finds out the truth about her mother's murder, Angus makes an appearance (yay), and several other mysteries are all tied together. It's amazing how many plot lines are woven in and yet it doesn't feel overwhelming and there are parts you never see coming together as they eventually do. Mags continues to be one of my favorite characters. She offers a lot of humor and some rather impressive insight into Rachel's emotional well being. You should really start with book one, if you haven't before getting to this one, as all three are very quick reads. Hopefully we'll see more of Rachel and crew.

Rachel McKenzie is back, and this time her investigations lead her closer to home.

A body is found in a local cemetery, and prosecutor Rachel McKenzie is on the case. This time, the victim has close ties to her mother- who went missing year ago.

She enlists the help of Selena MacDonald, a local constable, and I enjoyed this female investigation duo.

Having read the first two books, I was anxious to know the truth behind her mother's disappearance and the role of other family members. This is a solid mystery series, one I will recommend!

Rachel’s life as a prosecutor in the Scottish Highlands has been filled with the challenges of confronting death. When a body is found in a local cemetery, she is suddenly faced with a case that hits home. Years before, Rachel’s mother was involved in an investigation that led to her mysterious disappearance. Rachel jumps into the investigation, hoping to find out what really happened to her mother.
Rachel seeks the help of Detective Constable Selena MacDonald, but the trail soon runs cold. Rachel desperately combs the original files from her mother's case and finds a possible link to a remote Scottish island.
But someone doesn’t want her raking up the past, and she discovers her own life is in danger when someone ransacks her home and attacks her neighbor. She now has a difficult choice. Should she give up her desperate search for the truth for her own safety and for those closest to her?

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm for the opportunity to preview this book. This is the third in this series and was equally tense and entertaining as the first two. They really need to be read in sequence to follow the story. There are strong female characters in Rachel, Selena and Mags who are all feisty and determined. It was unputdownable with various threads running through. Look forward to the next book from Morag Pringle. Maybe Mags could become a private detective. It would certainly be entertaining.

So we finally found out what happened to Rachel's mother, and the role her father played in the story. This was a tension packed journey, with murders , bashings and threats all round. Rachel does stick to her guns, and follows it through to the end, letting her questions about her father to be sorted out. I enjoyed her relationship with Angus, and wonder whether there is more to be told. The way the sub plots evolved was riveting. The Scottish setting was beautifully done, and I enjoyed the role that Mags played in this. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for a chance to enjoy this book, and the whole series.

The Final Truth is the third book in the Rachel McKenzie Mystery series by Morag Pringle.

Rachel McKenzie is a dedicated prosecutor and drawn into a murder case that resonates deeply with her personal history. The discovery of a body in a local cemetery unearths not just a crime scene but also the unresolved mysteries surrounding her mother’s disappearance. Rachel's journey to uncover the truth about the victim is fraught with danger, and the stakes escalate quickly.

The author does an excellent job of balancing the professional and personal dilemmas Rachel faces. The character development is well-crafted, particularly with Rachel and her partnership with detective constable Selena MacDonald. Their dynamic adds both depth and a layer of camaraderie that feels authentic.
As they unravel the threads of the case, I felt I was taken on a suspenseful ride filled with unexpected twists that kept me guessing.

I would recommend this book and this series.

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Rachel McKenzie is still trying to find out if her father murdered her mother or not. Her head and instinct day yes, her heart says no.
Her quest for the truth about her mothers murder leads her to delve deeper into organised crime and makes her the focus of some very ruthless people. When her climbing pall Eric goes missing it soon turns out that he too was looking into organised crime and involuntary prostitution. Rachel of-course sees it as her obligation to delve into his disappearance as well and she fears that he might not only be missing but murdered.

In the mean time a body turns up at a cemetery, no surprise there if it had not been for the fact that it was not buried but sitting against a gravestone with no obvious cause of death. How does this death tie in with the other developments in this book, or doesn't it?

Will Rachel and her sidekicks Selena and Mags get to the bottom of things and will this final truth mean the end of the series?

I found this episode very interesting and I loved that this book revisited Uist als well is set partly in Skye. Also the scenic landscapes of Scotland, especially around Glencoe, play a major role in this book. Loved it,
I don't know if this will be the last book in this series but fear it might be, well than at least I can say I gave a book in this series five stars. But I hope there will be more episodes to come.

I want to thank Netgally and Storm Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Again, I have enjoyed Rachel's reckless, chilling and thrilling investigation in this third novel in the series! A couple of sub-plots, no less intriguing, make this story even more compelling. My favourite character is Mags and can only hope to hear from her again soon as well!
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I have voluntarily written an honest review.

An engrossing crime thriller! The characters are well fleshed out and engaging, especially Rachel. The locales are described in such a way they are easy to visualize. There are many twists and turns that keep you guessing but Rachel’s tenacity uncovers answers that lead to a satisfying conclusion but with a piqued interest of what is next in store for the intrepid Rachel McKenzie.

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Rachel is a death investigating fiscal (what US calls a prosecution lawyer) but has to do her own verification of police evidence and conclusions rather than affording a special investigator for the task. She is driven to find answers in this maddening case that seems inexorably tied to the mess that resulted in her mother's abduction and death those years ago and elicits the help of a friend in Police Scotland. This book shared the addictive properties of the first two in series and kept me at its mercy until the end.
I requested and received a free temporary uncorrected proof copy from Storm Publishing via NetGalley. Thank you.
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This was a strong third entry in the Rachel McKenzie Mystery series, it had that element that I enjoyed from the previous two books. The characters had that element that I was expecting and enjoyed how good everything went. Morag Pringle has a strong writing style and am excited for more.

An interesting story with good characters. Plot keeps you interested and waiting to see what happens next. Surprise ending.

An excellent addition to the series once again. Rachel has to deal with a dead man found in the local cemetary that they struggle to identify, a missing journalist, her home being ransacked, and some strange links to the case her mother was working on before she was murdered. She finally gets some answers about her mother's murder but, boy, was there a twist of note! Brilliant.
Thanks to Netgalley, Storm Publishing, and Morag Pringle for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Rachel McKenzie has a case where she feels the victim is connected to an investigation her mother was involved in before her disappearance. Then there is another death, and Rachel is certain of her suspicions.

The third book in this series, and I was engrossed in the plot. Rachel is fearless, and so is Selena, her friend. Rachel also has gut feelings that are seldom wrong.

Do yourself a favour and read the series from book 1. Well worth it. I can't wait for the next book!

Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC

I have been enjoying this series, set in Scotland, and with their completely different Judical system.
Because it fascinates me I have been looking up words and titles that we do not use in our Country.
This is the third book in this well written, fun series, and Rachel is still trying to learn more about the
long ago murder of her mother, for which her father remains in prison. Becoming a fiscal ( there is not
really a comparable position in the US) and an Attorney gives her the ability to do her own continued
investigation. However, at this point things get frightening and she’s against admonished to stay away~
To mind her own business and keep from poking the bear, as people sometimes say!
Rachel cannot do this, which makes for another really good book! This book dome with some
pretty amazing surprises and it is a fantastic 3rd book in the series.
My thanks to my friends at Storm Publishing who, via NetGalley, provided a digital copy
of,the book for review purposes..

Fiscal Rachel McKenzie is a woman devoted to her job. Always keen to give her best, she is unlike others in her role in that she is caring enough to visit the scene of a suspicious death and to form her own opinions. As a woman with a past, Rachel is constantly on guard and that sometimes affects her decisions.

This is book 3 of the Rachel Mackenzie series and is too reliant on past events to be a good standalone. Too many past references interrupt the flow of the book, and whilst I can understand the appeal if you have read the series, as a one off it can be annoying. Many books within a series are perfectly acceptable as individuals, but this one is not.

Not a particularly good read for me, but I know this series has a strong following and I’m sure that fans of the author will love this book, as the writing and plot are appealing, hence the rating I have given.

2.5*

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing.

Thank you Storm and netgalley for ARC copy. Twisty, unpredictable, unputdownable scottish thriller. Just when you think youve this worked out it tumbles you off in another direction, an author to watch out for.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Final Truth by Morag Pringle due to be published January 8, 2025.

As a prosecutor in the Scottish Highlands, Rachel is no stranger to death. But when a body is found in a local cemetery, she’s confronted by a case that hits far too close to home. The victim is connected to an investigation Rachel’s mother was involved in before her own mysterious disappearance years ago. And Rachel is seized by hope that she might finally discover the truth. She, along with her friend Selena, seeks to uncover the truth. Will they find the truth, or be in more danger for themselves?
I had read the first two books in this series so was anxious to read this one. It kept me thoroughly interested and engrossed as I tried to figure out what the outcome would be (because I usually can’t.) Just when I thought I had figured it out, another twist would come. It has everything you would want in a crime thriller!
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