This is a wonderful unique cozy centered in the Scottish Highlands. Joana and her friend are photographer's. His expertise is drone photography. They plan a trip to film unique hidden areas of the Scottish Highlands and soon find themselves in danger. Three other drone operators have been murdered. As they investigate across the highlands clues abound and with some help from the locals they are determined to solve the murders.
A enjoyable mystery with well crafted clues and wonderful atmosphere of Scottish culture and wild lands. I enjoyed the repartee between the characters and the chase across the Highlands was beautifully done by the author. The sleuth was interesting and it was fun to read to conclusion. Well done to the author.
Thank you for the opportunity to review to the author, publisher and Net Galley. My review is my own opinion.

After reading the novella I dove into the first of the series and I loved the description of Scottish landscapes and landmarks, transporting me right back to my own visits there.

The mystery is a red thread through the book and the banter between the MC's makes it a funny engaging read.

This author knows how to combine cozy mystery vibes with views of the locals about tourists and the influence on their lives and country.

I did guess the culprit before the reveal, but it was still greatly set-up!

I really love this series and hope to read more soon!

I really must read blurbs more carefully. I took a quick gander at the title, thought ooh, Cairns, they are quite a wonderful and troublesome breed of dog, requested, then wondered why my dear husband was chuckling at the pile of stones on the front cover, yes, I’d got the wrong type of cairn!
However, the story intrigued me and we have visited all the locations in this book, which added to the warm feelings of recognition and delight.
Joana and Brian are investigating places in Scotland that are secret and hard to access for a planned “ warts and all” book, that shows it in all its damp, wet, midge- ridden, flocks of suicidal sheep and gorgeous Highland coos glory.
Brian will be using a drone to photograph these difficult locations, but he is warned off by the local policeman, Hamish Murray, who warns them that there have been three deaths in the past months, and the victims were all using drones.
Other people may decide to go elsewhere, Jo decides to investigate , Brian , who is a bit of a drama Queen, has a quick hissy fit, but eventually falls in with this idea and hopes he can find vegan food along the way, this is a common grumble of his throughout this book. DC Murray is hilarious, his speech is full of malapropisms, he is initially suspicious of them both, but gradually comes to appreciate their well intentioned mishaps.
A light hearted murder mystery, full of humour and it is easy to guess the killer. What made this book for me is the way the views of Scottish people were heard, the second home syndrome, that creates ghost villages, lack of housing and employment that forces youngsters away from their families, the contrast between land owners and those who want to build housing estates, the shortfall in shops, schools and transport, quite political at times, but the stereotypical view of Scotland is well and truly debunked, challenged and explained.
I absolutely adored this book, we both spent many years visiting Scotland, and miss it so much. This book will find a place on my bookshelves and I have already recommended this to family members. A cosy read with a heart of pure Scottishness. Will look out for the next books in this planned series.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers Victory Editing, Netgalley Co-op, for my advance copy, freely given in exchange for my honest review. I rated this as a five star read. I will leave reviews to Goodreads and Amazon UK later.

An engaging and atmospheric mystery that kept me guessing until the very end. The pacing was spot-on, and the clues were woven seamlessly into the story. I loved trying to piece everything together alongside the protagonist.