First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Kelley Armstrong, and Macmillan Audio for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

Continuing this time travelling series by Kelley Armstrong, I was pleased to have been provided with an ARC of the latest novel. Mallory Atkinson is still stuck in 1869, but has become used to her surroundings. When she is invited to a mummy unwrapping alongside her employer, Mallory and Dr. Gray witness that their host has been murdered and wrapped in the mummy cloths. Now, with a killer on the loose, they will need to be identified and caught, allowing Mallory to use some of her skills. However, a major event derails this and Mallory is soon left outside the formal investigation. Armstrong does well to keep the story on point and the reader fully involved throughout.

After a freak accident in an Edinburgh alley one night, Mallory Atkinson has come to accept being trapped inside the body of a Victorian housemaid in 1869, as well as all the obstacles that brings along with it. While she still wishes to unite with her loved ones in 2019, Mallory has been able to made some headway in balancing her homicide detective profession and appearing to be young Catriona Mitchell. Few know her secret, which is likely for the best, but this forces her to be extra careful when engaging with those who knew the maid before the incident.

Working alongside Dr. Duncan Gray, the local undertaker and part-time medical examiner, Mallory is able to use her skills to help solve some local cases. She has assisted with some significant investigations that have garnered some great press, but this latest one tops them all. When Dr. Gray and his family are invited to a mummy unwrapping at the home of Sir Alastair Christie, Mallory is asked to accompany them. At the party, during the heightened main event, Sir Christie’s body is found wrapped in the cloths. Who might have plotted and executed such a plan in short order?

While Mallory and Gray work to solve the case, they turn over some stones that yield highly controversial truths. It is during an attack one night that Mallory finds herself in a great deal of trouble, something that could exclude her from being able to participate in the investigation as effectively as she might like. Scrambling to ensure the wrong person is not fingered for the crime, Mallory will have to do all she can to resume participation in the investigation, no matter the cost. Armstrong continues this great series with a twist like no other to turn the series on its head.

This collection of books remains addictive, much like the other Kelley Armstrong novels I’ve read. There is something about her writing that has me wanting to know more without the need to wait. The narrative flows well, setting the tone from the outset, and briskly moving along effectively. The intensity is realised before long and the reader is pulled into the middle of the action. The characters help complement the strong storytelling offered. Those readers who have followed the series will have come to understand some of the major characters, though the minor ones are just as interesting in their interactions. Armstrong is able to use her keen knowledge of Victorian Scotland to paint a picture and does so with ease, while also contrasting things with 21st century Canada.

Plot points are key to the novel’s success, which Kelley Armstrong has mastered up to this point. The twists and turns of the story help create a wonderful reading experience, which I am always eager to discover. I love that I cannot predict what is coming and how it will fit into the larger story. With the revelation in the latter part of this novel, no one can be entirely sure how Mallory Atkinson will use her new knowledge to her benefit and those around her!

Kudos, Madam Armstrong, for keeping things intense until the final page.

I'm becoming increasingly fond of this series, despite the MC's occasional lag in catching on to things that seem pretty obvious from over here. I enjoyed the narrator.

In this next installment Mallory’s story in Victorian Edinburg has finally come full circle. After investigating the death of an Egyptologist and tracking down the killer and thief of the mummy. She is again attacked and finds herself back in the modern day. With time to say goodbye to her grandmother and be reunited with her parents. Mallory makes the choice to find her was back to Dr Gray if she can and stay there.
These characters are always a joy to read and so many loose ends were finally tied up, I think we will all be waiting for the next book and hope the detective and her doctor can be more honest in their feelings. Hope this series continues!

This is book 4 in this fascinating and fun series! I also feel like each book in the series can be read as a stand alone.

I will say that this is the first of the 4 that I listened to instead of reading. The narration was excellent and the story moved at a rapid pace.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this advanced readers copy. This book is scheduled to release on May 7, 2024.

I love @kelleyarmstrongauthor’s A Rip Through Time series. In this series, Kelley does a fantastic job of combining historical fiction, science fiction, and mystery genre elements to create characters and story lines that are unique and interesting.

Disturbing The Dead is the third book in this series. It picks up where book 2 left off, with Mallory still in Victorian Scotland and assisting the undertaker, Dr. Duncan Gray. Their next mystery begins at a mummy unwrapping party. From there, the story is full of twists, turns, and surprises. There are a few storylines that are wrapped up in this novel, but ultimately the ending leaves room for more adventures with Mallory and Duncan in the future. I cannot wait to find out what crazy case is dropped on their doorstep next!

I do recommend reading this entire series in order, especially this book. I highly recommend this book and series to readers who enjoy crime thrillers with unique perspectives. I also highly recommend listening to the audiobook version of this series. Kate Hanford does an excellent job with the narration!

Thank you @macmillan.audio for allowing me to listen to this audiobook ahead of publication in exchange for my honest review.

(This same review was shared on the Barnes & Noble website)

I love this third book in the series. The main character gets some closure, and there is so much love. The "will they, won't they" comes to a purposeful end. It brings tears to my eyes for the main character to get so much love in both time periods.

A reader could start with this book, but she will be more satisfied if starting with the first book of the series. There is more world-building in the first books, while this one focuses on character, resolutions and themes. A lovely series!

The Rip Through Time series has quickly become one of my favorites, and I look forward to each installment. “Disturbing the Dead” incorporates some very interesting plot points—including a “mummy-unwrapping party” and the first female medical students in Edinburgh—and aspects like these make this time-travel-to-Victorian-Scotland series so fascinating. I have grown so fond of these characters and the intriguing cases that come their way. Each book provides rich interactions between the characters and a complex crime. Best of all, this book includes a most unexpected twist, and I was riveted. This is a can’t miss series for readers who love time travel! Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.

Disturbing the Dead
A Rip Through Time Novel
by Kelley Armstrong
Narrated by Kate Handford


I received an ARC of this audiobook through Netgalley.

I love this author and I love this series

My one real bone of contention is that the romance sizzles so slowly as to be barely noticeable.

I find that I love time travel and historical fiction stories especially when there is romance involved.

I love the narrator too!

I highly recommend this book and this series.

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“Disturbing The Dead” is the third, and my favorite, installment in the “A Rip Through Time” series. Mallory and the gang investigate the death and partial mummification of a Victorian Egyptologist. The suspects are few but the pieces are many. I don’t want to say too much because things that we’ve been waiting for happen in this book and I was there for all of it. I stayed up late to finish. I’d be ok with the series ending here but things weren’t exactly settled when this tale concluded so I’m hoping that means we’ve still got more adventures ahead of us!
As always, Kate Hanford is a great narrator! Her Scottish voice isn’t stellar but it’s passable enough for me.
*Thanks to MacMillan Audio & NetGalley for the advance audiobook copy.

Kelly Armstrong does it again! I love this series.

We focus on Mallory and she has been moved from current day to Victorian era Scotland. I listened to the audiobook and it was fabulous!!! the Narrator was fabulous. They start by focusing on a mummy unwrapping where a murder takes place. Mallory is not too sure about the mummy unwrapping as she finds it to be in poor taste based on her views.

I hope series continues.

Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read and review.

Disturbing the Dead by Kelly Armstrong is the third book in her A Rip Through Time series. Mallory has been quantum leaped from current day to Victorian era Scotland. The murder takes place at the party of a mummy unwrapping. I was glad that Mallory viewed the idea of a mummy unwrapping as extremely poor taste, based on modern views. She also doesn't let the people in that time get away with casual racism, classism or misogyny. People tend to blow it off or let folks in the past get away with just appalling views because that was just the time they were in. I feel like Mallory is like an ally planted in the past and hopefully made a few people think twice and will make a difference in her own time.
Thank you to netgalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the gifted audiobook.

5 stars.

Note: If you haven’t read the first 2.5 books in this series, I HIGHLY recommend doing so ASAP. It’s Outlander meets The Alienist – part his-fic, part mystery, part romance, part sci-fi. It’s genre bending in the best way and I’ve never read anything like it.

Review: WOW. I didn’t think I could love this series any more than I did coming into this book, but I do. Book 3 brings us back to 19th century Edinburgh and gives us murder, mayhem, and mummies. While the first two books center around world building and developing Mallory’s professional life in the 19th century, book 3 explores Mallory’s personal life and deepens her relationship with the Gray family. I always feel a little devastated when finishing a new book in this series, but this one was especially tough because I’m more invested than ever in the characters and their world. I CANNOT WAIT for book 4.

Audio: The narrator, Kate Handford, is PERFECT for Mallory. Although she’s narrated many other books, I’ve only ever listened to her perform this series, so in my head, she IS Mallory. She does a wonderful job of bringing this story to life and I highly recommend picking up an audio copy of this one.

A wonderful addition to a delightful series! I always enjoy my time spent with Mallory and Grey, but this was an especially fun visit as it not only contained a fun mystery, but also moved Mallory's story onwards. Kelley Armstrong is a master at giving us a nuanced tale with a satisfying ending. The narration is, as always, a joy, and I can tell who is speaking by the the pitch and demeanor of the narrators lively storytelling.

Disturbing the Dead (A Rip Through Time #3) by Kelley Armstrong
Narrated by Kate Handford
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Genre: Historical Fiction, Sci Fi & Fantasy
Expected Publication Date: May 7, 2024

Disturbing the Dead is the third book in A Rip Through Time series by Kelley Armstrong. This book can be enjoyed as a standalone mystery or as part of the series. I was soooo looking forward to reading this book and it did not let me down!

This book is fast paced and absolutely captivating. It literally had me on the edge of my seat and was so emotional. This book was more than I expected and I loved it all!!!

The narration by Kate Handford was wonderful! I loved how she brought this book to life!

I highly recommend reading Disturbing the Dead. I’ll be patiently waiting for the next book!!!!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Rating: 5/5 Stars
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Does there any genre that Kelley Armstrong can't write?! Seriously I have read police procedural series, I have read her horror and now I just read the third in this historical fiction / mystery series and let me just say, it just keeps on getting better. I am a huge fan of time travel books. And this series is just everything...
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Disturbing The Dead is the third in the "A Rip Through Time" series and seriously I cannot begin to explain how much I loved this book. This one is hands down my favorite of the three. This story was so captivating right from the start. Mallory, a modern day detective is still living in 1860's working alongside Dr. Duncan Gray, the undertaker/medical examiner. This time these two head to a mummy unwrapping and get a little more than they asked for. Just as in the others in the series, these two along with the help of a cop and Duncan's sisters, they face the mystery and try to solve it using resources available with Mallory's futuristic brain.
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This one was fast past, engaging and was so interesting right from the start. There was even more character growth in so many of the characters in this one. One particular part of the story really set me on edge and had me jumping up and down in excitement (but I will refrain from saying because of spoilers)... But that ending though, let me just say.... I better get a fourth book! I just loved this one so much. I cannot recommend it enough.
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I was able to listen to this one while reading along with it on my kindle and this was just so well done. I loved it. Kate Handford was amazing and brought this story to life form me.
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Overall, this is a phenomenal series. All of my historical fiction / mystery friends - you really should pick this one up. Disturbing The Dead is releasing on 5/7. Be sure to check this one out! Huge thank you to NetGalley, Kelley Armstrong, St. Martins Press, Minotaur Books, and MacMillan Audio for the eARC and ALC in exchange for my honest review.
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"Disturbing the Dead" offers readers a captivating blend of historical intrigue and modern-day mystery. Set against the backdrop of Victorian Scotland, the novel transports readers to a time where societal norms and customs reign supreme. However, some readers may find themselves frustrated with Mallory Atkinson's refusal to conform to the expectations of Victorian society, which may seem unrealistic given the time period. Additionally, while the plot is undeniably engaging, the mystery itself could arguably take place in any time period, detracting somewhat from the historical setting. Nevertheless, Kelley Armstrong's skillful storytelling and atmospheric prose create a compelling narrative that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Overall, "Disturbing the Dead" is a gripping addition to the Rip Through Time series that will satisfy fans of both historical fiction and crime novels alike.

I stopped to investigate parts of historical Edinburgh while listening to this mystery and enjoyed learning about the connection of the Newgate novel and detective chap books to modern mysteries. Issues surrounding the craze for Egyptian artifacts were also interesting. I like the characters in this series and Lady Annis’s acerbic wit and her banter with Mallory are especially fun. While the clues are all there I didn’t solve the mystery before Mallory and Dr Gray, and I certainly didn’t expect the large plot twist. This is an entertaining time travel mystery and my favorite of the series so far. Recommended.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a review audiobook. All opinions expressed are my own.

4.5⭐️
5 🎧
The 3rd installment of this series and so much fun! We’ve got time travel, mummy unwrapping and mystery! I was so excited to get an advanced copy of this audiobook as I’ve loved the first two books of Kelley Armstrong’s A Slip Through Time series. And this was another great addition to the series!

Mallory and Dr Grey are back with another mystery as they are invited to a mummy unwrapping party that goes wrong. I love that Kelley’s books have so much fun historical info as well as her detective who dunit style mystery. And enjoyed following the case, I also appreciate that the author reference her time travel at this point to keep the series making sense. Great read!

Ohmygosh! I've been enjoying this series, but it just escalated from very good to amazing.

The mystery is excellent as usual, but it's Mallory's emotionally charged situation that nearly took my breath away. There will be no spoilers from me, but I will say that I stopped what I was doing so I could listen without any other distractions.

And although not related specifically to Mallory, I do want to say that I loved the Goblin Market. What fun!

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of the audiobook. My opinions are my own.

Love this book, Nothing like a mystery in time. Anything with time travel is always great in my book