Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

This is the latest installment of the Scottish Bookshop series. I've loved the series...until now. Perhaps it was the mood I was in or my tastes have changed. I wasn't really that interested in the plot and the constant use of 'aye' and 'lass' really seemed excessive.

Kansas born Delaney has married a Scotsman and is settled in Edinburgh, working in a charming bookshop. Delaney is thrilled; she and her husband have been invited to visit the home/studio of reclusive artist Ryory whose speciality is recreating historic Picts, stone carvings from the tattooed tribes who lived in Scotland more than 2,000 years ago.There, she has a chance meeting with Dr. Adam Pace who is from her home state and teaches at her alma mater. When Dr. Pace is murdered and nefarious activities on his part are revealed, Delaney, along with her cohorts from the bookshop, cannot resist investigating.

An intriguing, cozy mystery with some delightful and quirky characters, this is a fast paced read. Although seeped in history, the role of 3D printers in the story made it quite contemporary. I liked this book and look forward to reading the next installment in the series. I particularly enjoyed learning more about the history of Scotland and a revisit to Edinburgh is always welcome.

Indeed, this is a cozy mystery with all the folks at the bookshop, as well as a couple of others, who feel like old friends when you start reading. They make a great team when they work together, each with their own distinct personality. I enjoyed the book, though I suspected the perpetrator when he first showed up at the beginning, but all the stuff about the Picts and other artifacts was a distraction for me. Perhaps if I were more interested in dinosaurs and such things I would have enjoyed it more. However, I do love the writing style and the quick pace of this series and would read another one, if there is one. Thank you to NetGalley for the advance read copy.

Written in Stone is the 10th book in the Scottish Bookshop series. It takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland. Delaney NIchols is the main character. She works at the Cracked Spine bookshop owned by Edwin MacAlister. She is married to Tom who owns Delaney's Wee Pub. Rosie also works there with her dog, Hector. Hamlet also works there.

The Hidden Door Festival is a special invitation only on-site experience auxiliary annex program belongs to artist Ryory Bennigan exclusive. The festivalis a pop-up artistic event, mostly musical, literary, paintings and scultures. Ryory's art was carved stone.He had a historical intrigue of the lost population - the Picts. Their existance was only written in stone left behind of carved symbols of animals, etc. Ryory carved his stones like the picts. They painted pictures on their bodies. Ryory did the same.

This year Ryory was going to open his studio to a limited number of visiters. Tom and Delaney got an invite to attend. They arrived at his studio for their appointment. As they came into the hallway to the stairs they ran into Bridget McBride, Tom's old girlfriend, coming out of the building. She works for a local newspaper as a reporter. She was still mad at Tom for breaking up and gave him the cold shoulder but became friends with Delancy. They went up the stairs to the studio and was met by Ami, his assistant, who asked them to wait. While waiting Ami brought an older man out. He apologized for taking up some of their time. He introduced himself as Adam Pace. He was a professor at the Universariy of Kansas in the states. Delaney told him that she was also from Kansas and had gone to the university. She told him where she worked and told him to come there to catch-up. After he left they went to met Ryord. He invited them to try their luck and carved a stone. He started the design and then had Tom and Delaney took over.. Ryory took them into another room. When they got there they hear a moan and found Ami on the floor. She felt sick and dizzy. They got the ambulance to take her to the hospital.

At the bookshop she told Rosie, Edwin and Hamlet about what happened. Hamlet knew Ami from the university. The next day they all arrived early as they were excited that Ryory was coming to their store. When he arrived he told them that he was suppose to met Dr. Pace for breakfast but when Dr. Pace didn't arrive he went to his house but when he got there the police were there. Dr. Pace had been murdered. Delaney wanted to investigate to figure out what happened.

This is where I will leave the story to the reader to enjoy. It is filled with lots of twists and turns and suspense to the surprising conclusion.

I really enjoy this series. I have read it from the first book. You get to know the people involved in the story and look forward to the next adventure.

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for this ARC.

Delaney gets an invitation that excites her. An artist who maintains his distance from everyone, invites her to his studio. Soon, Delaney finds herself helping the artist find a murderer. Delaney continues her interest in Scottish history and artifacts. The reader learns a lot while turning the pages about picts etc. The tie to University of Kansas adds a bit of color to the story. Why would a professor liked by so many turn out so bad and end up in Scotland? Can Delaney and her bookshop friends find the clues that lead to the murderer or will they end up in a bit of trouble. A good installment in this series. Thanks to Net Galley for the arc.

I love this series and this latest is no exception. The author is so good at evoking the essence of Edinburgh, it’s like just another one of the characters in the series. I always look forward to more of Delaney and friends.

I really do love reading about Delaney, Tom & their coworkers adventures. Written in Stone has Delaney & Tom visiting a reclusive artist to see artifacts involving the Picts. Soon after, there is a murder, and Delaney & Tom set out to find out what really happened. The descriptions of the area in the story, as well as the plot, keep things moving along. I would recommend this series to anyone looking for a historical cozy mystery.
Thanks to NetGalley, Ms Shelton, and St Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Written in Stone is a delightful and intriguing addition to the Scottish Bookshop series, blending mystery with a touch of historical fascination. What I love most about this installment is the blend of historical intrigue, modern mystery, and Delaney’s unyielding determination to find answers. The pace is perfectly balanced, keeping me hooked while allowing for moments of lighthearted humor and charm. A must read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery with heart and a bit of history.

When Delaney receives a special invitation to meet a reclusive artist in his studio, she never expects to, once again, be investigating a murder. However, in this cozy series set in Edinburgh, murder is never far away. In this case, it's a paleontology professor visiting Scotland from Delaney's own home state of Kansas. A mysterious group of people in Scottish history called the Picts, dinosaur bones, and 3d printers are just a few of the quirky elements of this bookshop mystery.

Paige Shelton always captures the essence of Edinburgh in such a charming way that I find myself wanting to visit Scotland immediately after finishing one of the books in this series, and this time was no exception. How I would love to wander through The Cracked Spine and have a cup of tea (or coffee) with Delaney and the others! These characters feel like familiar friends at this point and I am always excited to see what investigation Delaney is going to insert herself into this time. In this case the death of an American professor who seemed to be making the rounds of the Edinburgh museums with less than admirable intentions is our mystery, and it's certainly an intriguing one. I love how Paige Shelton has mixed old artifacts with new technology here, and I even learned some history along the way. Cozy fans will fall in love with this series and keep on coming back for more. Highly recommend.

Written in Stone by Paige Shelton continues the story of Delaney Nichols and the other crew at the Cracked Spine Bookstore in Edinburgh, Scotland. As usual there is a mystery and murder to solve all while getting a tour of Edinburgh as Delaney covers the town looking for a supposed Pict artifact. It is always interesting to learn more history of the area while being entertained by a good mystery.

I was so excited to be able to read the next addition to the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series by Paige Shelton. I love the Scottish setting and each book explores some interesting facet of Scottish history. This time the mystery revolves around the Picts who lived in ancient Scotland and mysteriously disappeared hundreds of years ago. Although we may never know exactly what happened to the Picts, the current day mystery was fun to figure out as Delaney and the Bookshop crew worked through a series of clues to a logical conclusion. I did feel like the killer was a little obvious, but maybe because I am a big fan of Ms. Shelton I am just used to her writing style. It’s always fun to visit Delaney and friends and this book was no different. A great read and fun mystery!

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book. All opinions are my own.

4+ stars
Written in Stone is another fun title in the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series by Paige Shelton.

The series features Delaney. She’s originally from Kansas and moved to Edinburgh, Scotland to work at a bookshop which has some secrets of its own. Delaney has a wonderful group of co-workers and friends. And then there’s Tom, her hunky pub-owning husband.

In this book, the tenth in the series, Delaney and Tom are about to meet a mysterious local artist, when they happen to meet a professor from Delaney’s alma mater in Kansas. The professor is later killed, and Delaney finds herself drawn into investigating his death. Along the way there are dinosaurs, tattoos, and the mysterious Picts.

This was another great title in this cozy mystery series. (While a bit of the character relationships might span the series, each mystery stands on its own.)

Written in Stone is another great addition to this series, and I enjoyed reading the story on a cool Fall day.
Delaney and her husband Tom are invited to meet a reclusive artist, which sets off some bizarre events leading to murder.
Delaney has a knack for putting the clues together, and once she's worked out her theory, she has no problem pointing her finger at the murderer.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.

Written in Stone is the tenth installment in Paige Shelton’s A Scottish Bookshop Mystery series following Kansas native Delaney as she makes a life in Edinburgh and The Crack Spine bookshop. Delaney has been married to pub owner Tom for almost a year and they are searching for something to commemorate the occasion when they receive an invitation to meet a reclusive artist. The reclusive artist, Ryory Bennigan, is a talented sculptor covered in blue inked tattoos similar to those of the Picts people and his obsession with them is well known even if he is not.

Upon meeting Ryory, Tom and Delaney also happen to meet a visiting professor from Delaney’s alma matar who is interested in showing something to Ryory connected to the Picts. When the professor is found dead the following day, Ryory panics and reaches out to Delaney and the crew at The Crack Spine to help uncover what is amiss.

Every time I read a book in this series it makes me more and more excited for my upcoming trip to Scotland with my husband even if it’s still two years away. Shelton does a great job immersing you in Scottish culture and history while becoming invested in the lives of The Crack Spine crew.


Thank you @minotaurbooks and @netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback