I was very excited when I received a copy of Disturbing the Dead, as I enjoyed the first two books of the series. Now book three in the A Rip Through Time series, Mallory has really settled into her role in the household of undertaker and forensic scientist Duncan Gray. This time Mallory and Duncan find themselves digging into a murder that occurs at a mummy unwrapping party. Now that so many of the characters in the series are familiar, it was easy to get wrapped up in the events. I particularly enjoy the immersive setting and how the author is careful with the details of the time period. The layers and details included in the investigation highlight which forensic methods were not available at that time. Mallory and Duncan have an enjoyable relationship and he often defers to her in their investigation. Additionally, Detective McCreadie and Gray's sister Isla who is a chemist add to the group's ability to investigate cases. In addition to the main story there are also secondary storylines that are enjoyable and create a nice complexity.

The story has an interesting twist part way through but the ending was very satisfying. I am really enjoying this unique series.

Thank you to Minotaur books for the advanced review copy.

I’m going to say once again that I’m completely blown away with the depth of this authors talent. I have read most of her books. What stories she weaves.

When I started to read this series at book 1 I expected her to go back to her time by the end. As I read series I expected her to stay. When I got to certain aspects of this book I was shocked and like the character devastated and frantic. AND unable to put the book down. I was up most of the night reading. I also felt like there was a nod to her Stitch in Time series, which I have recently devoured and is an all time favorite.

At first I thought this would be just another case for them to solve but man it turned into so much more. I absolutely loved this book for all I didn’t expect and I need more. This author has made me fall in love with historical time travel books with mystery. Who knew.

I thought the Rockton series was a fave. This is such a fantastic unique series. And I’m looking forward to more. Especially with the current turn of events!

This was such fun! The Victorian setting is still as vibrant as ever, and Mallory has settled into her new life as assistant to the doctor. I also enjoyed that we got a glimpse into what happened while Marllory was "gone". And how long she'd been missing from modern day. I also enjoyed the relationship with her Grandmother. I love this series and will continue to read it as long as Kelley puts them out!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the chance to review this ARC. This is the third in the series, and I’ve been lucky enough to read all three.

This series does not have to be read in order to- they do hold up as standalone books. However, reading them in order gives you more characters backstory and really makes the experience that much better. I will admit, I have been waiting all three books for a little romance to FINALLY show itself between Dr Gray and Mallory, and I truly hoped this was it. It’s been subtly building over the series, and I really thought her return from the future would be it, but alas, I’ll have to try again next time.

I will say that while I appreciated Mallory’s brief return home, as it hasn’t really been addressed so far, I sort of wish that her return home had been done on a cliffhanger so as to build suspense for the next novel. I think that the return to the 21st century was more to wrap up loose ends than it was to contribute to the plot, as it was so short and simple. I’d have liked to see that drawn out, perhaps with more difficulty getting back, and with more perspective from the past. I honestly believe that this could have been the starting half of the next book if done right.

Overall, 4 stars. It’s a fun, interesting read that mixes together modern and historical elements with good world building, mystery and characters.

This review is my opinion and my opinion only. I did received this book from Netgalley. This story by Kelley Armstrong is in the Rip Through Time series. I love this series! Kelley Armstrong is phenomenal at world and character building. Even though it is a work of fiction, she can make you believe the characters could be real.
This story is the next saga of Mallory’s adventures in the past. She has been promoted to Duncan Gray’s assistant.
Mallory is invited to a mummy-unwrapping party with Ilsa and Duncan by their older sister Lady Annis. Sir Alastair Christie is the one hosting the party who often goes on expeditions to Egypt. He brought back many artifacts along with the mummy. On the night of the party, Sir Christie is missing. Why? I’m not telling. You need to read this book!
Kelley Armstrong is a master story teller. She knows how to engage into guessing what might happen next or who done what.
I highly recommend this series!

It’s back once again to 1869 England where 21st century homicide detective, Mallory Atkinson finds herself once more embroiled in a murder mystery with the enigmatic.Dr. Duncan Gray. Mallory has now been elevated in the household from made to Dr. Gray’s assistant and as such, she finds her new position requires some adaptation. By now, the reader is aware that Duncan, Isla, and Detective McCreadie are all aware of her secret, that she has somehow time-traveled to their time. As Dr. Gray’s assistant, Mallory accompanies him to an Egyptian mummy unwrapping (yes, apparently , this was a real thing) at the home of a renowned Egyptologist and the mystery starts there. The suspects are many including a young woman trying desperately to attend medical school at a time when women were not permitted, the deceased’s brother-in-law, among others.
At the same time, Mallory and Duncan become aware that their previous cases have been written up and parceled out as fictional accounts with the writer taking many liberties so that the accounts end up with a brilliant doctor, his buxom assistant , and their friend, the bumbling detective. At best, the accounts were close to being soft porn, yet there was enough truth in them to make Mallory and Gray realize that the writer was getting their information from someone with close access. They enlist the help of their friend Jack to track down the writer, although they aren’t certain that the writer isn’t Jack, herself.
The ambiance and struggles of being a woman in Victorian England is keenly depicted and as all Kelley Armstrong books, the characters are fun and compelling. There are some very good surprises in “Disturbing The Dead” that I won’t mention here. Suffice it to say that Mallory has some very difficult decisions to make. I was sorry to come to the end of this one and can’t wait to see what lies ahead for the intrepid Mallory and Gray. Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur books for the advanced copy in return for my honest opinion.

Another great installment of this Victorian time travel detective series! Honestly, I was very surprised by the direction this book took. It was enjoyable & fun, but you would need to read the whole series to properly enjoy.

I was lucky enough to receive a Netgalley copy of Disturbing the Dead by Kelley Armstrong. It is an excellent mystery that kept me guessing until the end. I have a deep appreciation for Armstrong's development of even the smallest characters, giving them life that leaps off every page. I flew through this book, unable to put it down, and am hopeful that we get more of Mallory and the intrigue of Victorian Scotland.

Another absolutely thrilling installment in the Rip Through Time series! I have loved this series from the start and this book was no different. A fun and engaging historical mystery with the perfect level of slow burn romance in the mix. If you’ve been looking for a murder mystery solving duo to give you similar vibes to Booth and Bones from the TV show Bones, this is the series for you!
The found family and relationship growth is always simmering in the background with the twisty mystery taking up the main plot. The mystery in this one was especially interesting! So layered throughout that it keeps you guessing the whole time. Never knowing what is diversion and what is truly a step toward the right answer.
Getting to follow Mallory as she, at times, stumbles through the Victorian time period and Scottish setting is always enjoyable as well.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me get at this one a bit early. If you enjoyed the first 2 books in the series there’s no doubt you will love this one too!

A Rip Through Time story lines have at their heart an actual time shift as a central character travels back through time. Each book features a different central character so they are stand alones, yet part of this excellent series.
If you are not already a dedicated fan of Kelley Armstrong, you have some seriously good books in your future. Armstrong is a prolific author of several series that cross and/or combine genre to keep her readers happy. She's one of my favorite authors, easily in the Top Ten at all times, and one of the most recommended authors on the urban paranormal groups I follow on FB. I recommend and gift her titles often. Armstrong's writing skills are such that the books are fast reads. There are no slow chapters and no time to wonder what will happen next.

Disturbing the Dead features a 21st century police detective that has been thrown back through time to Victorian Scotland. During this era, detective and forensic methods were very basic so she will add her experience to the police through a group of unusual friends. She must use caution during her interactions since women were not accepted into many of the jobs or careers and she would place her friends in danger by ignoring the conventions of the time. There are several clues that will throw suspicion on the wrong characters and a BIG twist that adds an emotional element to the story.

Disturbing the Dead, A Rip Through Time Novel, book 3, by Kelley Armstrong.

I am in love with this series and officially want to try time travel at least once, lol!
We are back in Victorian Scotland and Mallory and Duncan have a new case to solve that involves an Egyptian mummy. I love this series because I learn so much and get to solve a good mystery at the same time. This one even made me get teary eyed at a few points. I love how the characters are developing and I am becoming attached to them, even Mrs Wallace. This series must be read in order to follow everything. There is semi closure to some things from the previous books in this one but so much still left open. This just came out and I already can't wait for more. FIVE STARS.

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Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur press for the opportunity to read this e-arc. This is my honest opinion.
This is a fun, mystery read. I love historical fiction that are mystery based. It's a good read with great characters. The plot moves very well and great follow up to the other adventures. Wonderful series

This is book three in the series and the best so far. It keeps getting better. This time we get more agency for Mallory. Although the murder is central in most of the book, in the last third it takes a backseat to Mallory's journey and growth since the first book. It changes things, dare I say, for the better.

I enjoyed the broadening of the world and the going deeper with characters we already know. My only complaint is that we didn't take enough time dealing with the Egyptian artifacts and intrigue. Also, I always want more Annis.

Thank you, St. Martin's Press, for providing this ARC.

4.5/5 stars

This is the third book in the A Rip Through Time series (there is also a novella). This is a mystery time travel series set in 1869.

I absolutely adore seeing modern-day homicide detective Mallory Atkinson in her new life in Victorian Scotland. I don't normally read historical fiction. But this series features a contemporary heroine. And I cannot get enough of her solving mysteries.

I adore the characters in this book, especially Dr. Gray and his sister Isla. I love whodunnits and this one was so good. Also the author included an unexpected surprise that I really enjoyed. Overall this is a wonderful series. I can't wait to see what happens next.

Mallory's time travel adventure continues. This plot has an 1869 unwrapping of an Egyptian mummy and the morbid fascination with mummies of that society is exposed.

I found myself feeling bogged down by the constant mummia but eventually the shift to Mallory's choices between then and now lighten the mood and provide many interesting situations.

There is so much to discuss here but that would spoil the plot! I am waiting to see what Kelly Armstrong come up with for book 4!

Disturbing the Dead is the third full-length book in Kelley Armstrong’s Rip in Time series which features a 21st century detective (Mallory Atkinson) trapped in Victorian Edinburgh. Over the last several books, Mallory has made a life for herself as the assistant to early forensic scientist/undertaker (and consulting detective to the police) Duncan Gray. In Disturbing the Dead, Duncan and Mallory (along with Duncan’s sisters and police detective friend) attend a mummy unwrapping party at the home of a noted Egyptologist only to find out the mummy has been replaced with a much more recently deceased Scot.

I was expecting Egyptology to play a bigger role in the mystery when it was really more of the backdrop/inciting incident than anything else. I did appreciate that Mallory’s 21st century POV made it possible for Armstrong to more easily address the unsavory and problematic practice of pillaging of important religious and cultural artifacts from other parts of the world in general, and the callous treatment and attitude toward the handling/display of mummies (who were actually people deserving of respect) prevalent in this timer period in particular.

While the mystery of course plays out I feel the real element of note here is seeing just how comfortable Mallory has become in her new life, despite the unusual circumstances. She has friends, she has a job she enjoys, and that comfort shines through her easy interactions with almost all of the members of the Gray household/social circle. I particularly enjoyed her budding friendship with Duncan’s prickly older sister Annis, whose overly brash demeanor helped her to steal almost every scene she was in (I hope we see more of her!). The one holdout has been the housekeeper, Mrs. Wallace, and here we not only get a confrontation that’s been brewing for 2.5 books but also a glimpse into Mrs. Wallace’s past (the goblin market scenes were a delight!). Mallory’s overall happiness/comfort is critical to the plot twist that takes place about 2/3 of the way into the book (I think I gasped out loud when it happened). I am really excited to see how it plays out in what is quickly becoming one of my favorite historical mystery series! Disturbing the Dead is out May 7th!

Thanks to Minotaur and Netgalley for the e-ARC; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book is a must read of the series! First of all there is so much more to this novel than just a murder mystery set in Victorian Scotland. Mallory is an extremely likable and strong character. I love the fact that she is bringing her 21st century skills to the 19th century. Second, I learned a little more about the struggle that women faced to practice in the medical field. Third, I loved that the author keeps you guessing and I never quite figured out the mystery until it was finally revealed. Plus this novel has a really interesting twist that helps fill in some of the gaps from the previous novels.

I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of historical fiction, time travel, murder mysteries, and strong female characters. Also this novel touches on ancient Egypt which is always a fascinating subject. I can't wait to read more.

Thank you to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for this ARC.

Oh my dear heavens, that was an excellent read! Mallory and Duncan are thrown into a murder, mystery of stolen goods and an adventure than spans time. Without spoiling it, I wasn't expecting the turn it took! One of the best novels involving time travel, historical and a touch of romance.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGallery for the advanced copy in return for an honest review! Loved it!

Overall this was a great addition to the series and I continued to enjoy the mysteries, Mallory’s mental discussion of the ‘idea’ of Victorian society, the reality of Victorian society and how that contrasts with the same issues in current times, as well as the deepening relationships between the main 4 crime solvers.

I liked that we got the answer to what had happened to Mallory’s body in the current day as well as her being able to say goodbye to her grandma (as someone who recently lost their own grandma these scenes really struck as true/realistic) but this section seemed shoved into the overall story and was jarring and made it difficult to go back to the mystery in Victorian Edinburgh and see how the parts of the mystery solved before the time-slip connected to the final solution to the mystery once Mallory had gone back to Victorian times.

In summary, I enjoy this book despite the jarring middle section, and look forward to further books in this series.

I absolutely loved reading this book! I love her writing so much, and I've enjoyed this series, and boy, I had a really great time with this one! There's one thing that I want to say, but I'll add it in once the book is published, because I don't want to spoil what happens.

This latest mystery, of a mummy unwrapping (which is such a cruel and disgusting thing to do, desecrating someone's burial rites, because they're of a different descent and long dead, still doesn't excuse it) and that host was unwrapped instead, brilliant!

By now, the group knows their strengths and weaknesses in investigation, and work really well together, which is really heartwarming to read, that she's found her place here in the past, with these people, and made the investigation go pretty smoothly.

Though there was the whole thing were someone was writing about their cases, and the way that they depicted everyone was both infuriating, insulting, and a bit hilarious, how off they were! I loved how that storyline resolved!

This book was an utter delight, and I can't wait for whatever comes next from this series!