I started this without reading the first two books in the series. After consulting other readers, I stopped, and read the first two and came back to this one. The Rip Through Time crime novels are fantastic! Its blend of fantasy and thriller that I have come to love.
Mallory Atkinson, a time traveling detective, living in someone elses body is between the present day and the Victorian Scotland. This is so well written that the characters jump off the page in this cinematic third installment. Armstrong’s attention to detail should be applauded.

A Rip Through Time Series is one of my favorite series, so I can’t even explain how excited I was to finally read a new book about Mallory Atkinson. This series is everything for me!! And let me tell you, as the rest of the series, this book is absolutely amazing!!! It's like all my favorite elements – a lot of Victorian drama, time-traveling shenanigans, and a contemporary detective - combine together in this wonderful story! I couldn’t ask for anything more!

The main character, Mallory Atkinson, is a fantastic homicide detective who, for some reason, ends up back in Victorian Scotland. She is living in somebody else's body, working as an assistant to a medical examiner, Dr. Duncan Gray. They receive an invitation to Sir Alastair Christie's home for a mummy unwrapping party (yes, you read it correctly). But imagine their surprise when they open it, and find a fresh corpse instead of a mummy!

This book's characters are so vividly drawn that they seem to jump off the page. With their combined skills at mystery solving and butt-kicking, the entire group resembles the perfect dream team. It's lovely to see how they've always supported one other, even throughout centuries. And the bond between Duncan and Mallory is so heartwarming!! I really enjoy their witty banter and their emotional connection. It makes me feel all kinds of emotions!

And I have to say that Armstrong has an impeccable eye for historical detail. She clearly did her homework, which greatly increases the story's credibility. I could really imagine being in Victorian Scotland with all those characters!
If you enjoy epic adventures, emotional relationships, and time-traveling entertainment, "Disturbing the Dead" is a must-read! Highly recommended!

I am always here for a new Kelley Armstrong book and Disturbing the Dead did not disappoint! I'm so enamoured with Mallory and Duncan's relationship, as well as the cast of secondary characters that make their escapades so entertaining. I can't wait to see what shenanigans they get into next, AND WILL THEY FINALLY GET TOGETHER FOR REAL?!?

I was excited to return to the Rip Through Time series with Disturbing the Dead by Kelley Armstrong. This is the third mystery novel about modern-day homicide detective Mallory Atkinson, who solves cases in Victorian era Scotland with the handsome undertaker/medical examiner Dr. Duncan Gray. A fantastic case and reveals.

I absolutely love spending time in Victorian Scotland with Mallory, Duncan, Isla and Hugh. They make quite the team as they solve murders. I would love to take tea with them in the afternoon and discuss clues while enjoying cakes.

Disturbing the Dead proved to be an interesting story with a murder-mystery, Egyptian mummy and clever plot twists with the murder at the home of Sir Alastair Christie. Armstrong weaved in historical fact, women’s issues and the plunder of Egypt into the tale.

As you know Mallory is trapped in the body of housemaid Catriona Mitchell. Fans of the series will be excited to learn we are enlightened about what happened and how Mallory handles it. Another side thread that wove in nicely was about local serials depicting their adventures.

With recent discoveries, the romantic thread shows more promise. I didn’t dare to hope, but am excited to find out what develops. While each book in this series has its own unique murder mystery, I recommend reading them in order.

I was a tad worried that this might be the last of our adventures with Mallory, Duncan, his sister, Isla, and Detective Hugh because of events surrounding Mallory’s time-slip, but every indication suggests we will get more mysteries and romance. I for one cannot wait!

The third book in this series is wonderful! Time travel, murder mystery, set in Victorian England with a modern-day female detective stuck in the Victorian era has all of these elements in this amazing book! Thank you Kelley Armstrong for writing such a great series!

Disturbing the Dead by Kelley Armstrong
A Rip Through Time series #3. Historical mystery, police procedural with a slight paranormal time shift. Best read as part of the series in order.
Mallory Atkinson is a police detective. Or she would be if she could get home. Mallory is stuck in Victorian Scotland because of a weird time slip. She’s a maid and part time assistant to Doctor Gray in 1890 since she woke up in the body of another woman that was strangled in the same place but different time.
Together Duncan Gray and Mallory investigate the murder of a man wrapped like a mummy and try to find the missing Egyptian artifacts. Tunnels and marketplaces and the help of the Queen send Mallory and Gray on a twisted path to find the murderer.

🎧 I alternated and reread passages between an ebook and an audiobook. The series is narrated by Kate Handford who is simply amazing with voices and emotional expression. She has one voice for Mallory, an accented different voice for Mallory when she is talking as if she’s the maid, and a very distinct voice for Doctor Gray. I looked up the narrator more than once to verify it was really just one person. There are other voices as well for secondary characters, but the best part is following along with the mystery and being drawn into history and situations as they are happening, and being drawn in by the passion.
I listened to this at 1.5 which is my preferred speed. It best matches my reading.

I loved reading print still as I see the images in my head like a movie. Listening for me is more about hearing the personality such as the snark or sarcasm and tension. Mallory has a strong personality that just jumps out of this narrative.
Which did I like better for this book? It’s a toss up. Both are equally well done.

Dramatic, entertaining, and enthralling.
Chapter 29 through 32 killed me. I was an emotional wreck.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley and the publisher Macmillan Audio.

Praise for the latest in the Rip Through Time series!

A return to Victorian Edinburgh and the freak out life of a thirty year old, twenty-first century detective, who went to the aid of a woman being strangled in her time and woke to found herself trapped in the body of a nearly illiterate housemaid to a Dr. Duncan Gray. The maid Catroina had been a young, well endowed servant with sociopath tendencies, consequently Mallory has had trouble winning over her fellow servants. They’re all waiting for the other shoe to drop!
Now six months later Mallory Atkinson (her real name) is a valued member of the doctor’s household and has become Duncan’s forensic assistant. Mallory had been a dedicated homicide detective. She knew all about DNA, fingerprints etc. She has to be careful not to let her knowledge outstrip the times.
Much to her disgust Mallory is to attend a mummy unwrapping party with the Dowager Countess Lady Annis her siblings. Suffragette chemist sister Isla, Dr. Gray, her illegitimate brother, and Detective Hugh McCreadie (Gray’s friend)
The unwrapping begins, only to find the missing host within in said wrappings.
Now they have a murder to solve which necessitates the descent into a mysterious underground market, the meeting of the illusive Queen Mab, the Edinburgh Seven (females seeking to attain entrance to the medical profession), and a host of further surprising happenings which had me on my toes. This time the investigation is somewhat stranger than usual (although that’s an epitaph I’d apply to the entire series thus far).
A fulsome read!

A St. Martin’s Press ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher.
(Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)

I haven't read a time travel book in such a long time, and this was such a wonderful read.

Main character Mallory Atkinson was transported back in time and working as an assistant to a ME. She and her boss Duncan get invited to a mummy unveiling. Not what they expected happened! This is a whirl wind of a read and the characters I felt were described so well they all come to life.

This is the 3rd in a series called Rip Through Time and it's a crime series which stands alone. I would highly recommend this book for anyone that loves a time travel crime read.

I think this might be my favorite in the series so far!!! If you are thinking of starting this series, which I highly recommend I would say to start at the beginning.
I love coming back to this world and hanging out with Mallory, Duncan, and Isla. And in this installment, we get to see MUMMIES! well a mummy and investigate the death of the man who brought the mummy to England. I have always been fascinated by everything Egyptian, and this book had me invested.

I love everything about this series, from the characters to the funny/sassy banter to the murder mystery plot. I love how close Duncan and Mallory have grown, my fingers are crossed that they will eventually cross the romance bridge. I also love how close Mallory is with Isla and the way they go about an investigation. Every time Mallory lets some 20th-century tidbit slip makes me laugh and I love it when she then has to explain it.
There is a big unexpected twist, and I loved every moment of it. I can't wait to see where the series is going home from here!!

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“I might have wanted a pony when I was five, but at my age, nothing is better than a puzzle.”⁣
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I think we already know I’m a major Kelley Armstrong fan. I also love a good time loop/time travel trope. Make it a police procedural and it’s easily one of my favorite series, ever. ⁣
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Book 3 starts off with mummy unwrapping, mummia discussions (which I didn’t know was a thing but now it’s all that’s on my FYP), and the Edinburgh Seven protesting the such. The host gets axed and now the mystery unfolds. ⁣
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As I say with every Kelley Armstrong book, you must read the series in order. Because holy moly that twist will not make sense without the background. I almost called my husband, but realized wow I just almost spoiled the entire book for him. That’s how good it was, I had to talk to someone about it ASAP. ⁣
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Audio great as usual. Kate Handford is back for the third installment, and will forever be Mallory Atkinson to me. She was a little more snarky (didn’t know if it was possible) and I cackled harder than before.⁣
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The favorite of the three so far, I cannot wait to see what’s next for my favorite time traveling detective.⁣ Out May 7th - tomorrow!
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QOTD: What’s a book you still think about because it was so good (or bad)?

Disturbing the Dead by Kelley Armstrong is just a phenomenal read that is part of the addictive Rip Through Time Series. I have my fingers crossed that it is not the finale but that many more are coming our way. This Powerhouse writer gives characters that I love and some that I loathe but all of them cause strong feelings. As soon as the murder is discovered the pace of the story speeds up never slowing down, not even with the astonishing surprise about 2/3 through. I found myself holding my breath at that point not sure how the story would progress.

If you have been following this series like I have this is a be sure not to miss book. Just grand from the beginning to the end.

Another great book in this series. I have always enjoyed books by this author. I am glad to see the different varieties of genres. It seems that any topic this author chooses to write about becomes a bestseller. The writing is always descriptive and the characters are people the reader either loves or hates. I look forward to reading many more books by this author.

Disturbing the Dead
by Kelley Armstrong
Pub Date: May 07 2024

Disturbing the Dead is a moving, well-written, suspenseful, and entertaining novel with great characters. I enjoyed the authors writing style and look forward to the next book in the series.

Synopsis: Disturbing the Dead is the latest in a unique series with one foot in the 1890s and the other in the present day. The A Rip Through Time crime novels are a genre-blending, atmospheric romp from New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.

Many thanks to #NetGalley, #DistubingtheDead and #StMartinsPress #MinotaurBooks for providing me with an E-ARC of this book.

I absolutely adore this series and it just keeps getting better. Armstrong is an amazing writer and has pretty much proven herself time and time again with any book, any series she writes, and this one, is at the top of my list for being one of my favorites. It is just so unique and so well written. The characters are fleshed out, and well rounded and there is always character growth in each new installment. I love everything from the time period to the wonderful setting, to the intriguing mysteries and of course, the captivating and fascinating characters themselves. Another well done mystery that I just couldn't get enough of!

A Rip Through Time is one of my favorite series! There is never a dull moment with these characters and I adore them. I was hooked from the first page and thought the mystery was intriguing, well written and unique. I love all things ancient Egypt so I found the information interesting. The story was fast paced and surprising! I can't say enough how much I love and highly recommend this series! I need the next book now!

Disturbing the Dead is book 3 in A Rip Through Time series by Kelley Armstrong.
So I’ve definitely enjoyed reading book one and two. So I was eager to jump into her newest title.
Which definitely did not disappoint.
A well-written, entertaining, time travel mystery with the best characters.
I love how it’s filled with action and adventure. Along with an intriguing mystery.
This well-written book was filled with fantastic characters, a mystery that kept me guessing, and a vivid setting. I cannot wait to read more of this entertaining series.

Thank You NetGalley and Publisher for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Initially I had hoped to read the first two books in this series before reading this ARC, but unfortunately I didn’t have enough time to do that! 🫠 So I read this as a standalone, and I did not feel lost at all during the course of reading this! The author did an excellent job of giving just the right amount of explanation of past events!! 👏👏

I absolutely fell in love with the characters, especially Mallory, Dr. Gray, Isla, and McCreadie! ❤️ The banter was excellent and I found myself chuckling at times! 🤭

Definitely has some good twists - some I figure out, others not - and I was engrossed in the story throughout!! ❤️ I could honestly see this being turned into a tv series one day!! 🙌

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books, and Kelley Armstrong for the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for my honest review!! Can’t wait to go back and read the first two books in the series now!! ❤️

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this advanced reader copy.

Kelley Armstrong sure can WRITE!

I absolutely *devoured* the first and second in this series, and the same wonderful aspects of both prequels have continued here in the 3rd book of this series by a veteran and masterful writer.

The pacing was excellent, the banter witty and amusing, the cast of characters an absolute delight. I will say that I wasn't quite as invested in the reveal of who, precisely, was the murderer here, and I do wish the relationship between Mallory and Gray would move at a pace slightly faster than the zero it currently seems to be stuck at. I"m all for a slow burn, but a liiiitle bit more of a hint of what's to come - a flirtatous comment, a bit more sexual tension - would not go amiss as we're now 3 volumes into the series.

That said, I cannot recommend this series highly enough. Kelley Armstrong is an auto-buy. I'm never aware of time when reading one of her books, and I never find myself skimming ahead or skipping over parts, as I occasionally do in other books that don't quite hold the attention. She's just that good.

Highly recommend!

4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.

The grand adventure continues as American detective Mallory Atkinson teeters across a tear in time.

Mallory is still in 1869 Edinburgh, Scotland under the protection of Dr. Duncan Gray, the local undertaker and advisor to the local constabulary on matters medical. She has been promoted from housemaid to doctor's assistant. Their relationship is that of respectful colleagues with a tinge of mutual attraction bubbling under the surface. This is a period of great Egyptian adventures and discoveries and a general obsession with all things related. What could be more delicious than an invitation to a mummy unwrapping party? That is, until a fresh dead body places a pall on the festivities. Oh how convenient that Mallory and Gray are right on scene at the time of discovery. Let the sleuthing commence!

What a fun read this was with its amusing dialogue of folks from differing time periods and places. The writing is solid, the mystery well-crafted and the story engaging and entertaining. The historical research is vast and nicely infused throughout the story. Although this is the third book in series, this story can stand alone. Yet, you may wish to start with book one as the developing story is delightful and well worth reading from the story's beginning.

I am grateful to Minotaur Books for having provided a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Their generosity, however, has not influenced this review - the words of which are mine alone.

Publisher:‎ Minotaur Books
Publication Date: May 7, 2024
No. of pages:‎ 352 pages
ISBN:‎ 978-1250321282

4.5 stars ⭐️

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this advanced copy. All opinions are my own

Another banger from Kelley Armstrong!

I'll admit, when I first started reading this series, I wasn't sure about it. An 18th century murder mystery with absolutely no spice...not my usual. But it's Kelley, so it's an auto buy.

Well, I got hooked. I totally felt for Mallory being thrown back in time and luckily finding a cast of characters that could somehow deal with this. In this one, we get to see what would happen if Mallory were to go back. While jarring, it did set up the rest of the series.

The actual murder was...mid. 🤷‍♀️ It was fine, but a bit predictable. Also, if we don't get some darn relationship development between Gray and Mallory soon, I'm gonna scream!