Paying the Piper

This was the first McCrumb novel I ever read and it was worth it... Good plot, suspenseful, and a love story in a way. I loved the setting, it makes me want to pack my bags and travel to far off lands and explore. Thank goodness for books like this one. I'm a fan for life.

I recently re-read this book and enjoyed it thoroughly. I really like the Elizabeth McPherson stories. She's an anthropologist, not a detective, but she can add two and two.This time she joins an archeological group on a remote Scottish island, and her companions are quite diverse. You never know quite where anyone stands, and when people start dying of some unknown cause, it doesn't occur to anyone that it might be murder.Ms. McCrumb has a wonderful sense of humor and uses it appropriately in her stories. My favorite McCrumb story (and title) is "If I'd Killed Him When I Met Him..."

Elizabeth MacPherson is a delightful, clever lady who is a very likable character. She does not pretend to have full knowledge and she does not come across as being pretentious. She also has a nice sense of humor. Like all the books that feature her, this one also has that nice, light touch that will certainly evoke laughter. Sharyn McCrumb has a delightfully lyric voice and she breathes life and freshness into her characters. This is a book I would gladly recommend to anyone. This is excellent.

This book was excellent. I actually felt the dread of the Scottish Island. The characters were believable and the book is easily read.

I think this is the best Sharyn McCrumb book I've read. The comedic aspect of the book was a winner, and the ending was completely unexpected. I couldn't put it down.