Filled with interesting characters, this is another very good read from the author. It is The third book in the series set in Scotland, featuring PI Tearlach Paterson is full of atmosphere and evocative descriptions of the landscape. It can easily be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the previous two for background information. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

Wow wow wow - amazing - so intense and thrilling

I was totally hooked on this series of Private Investigator Tearlach Paterson murder mystery.

Bloody hell - how many murders all in this book ?
Tearlach, Dee and Chloe are a great team solving these crimes. Just brilliant

Highly recommended

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing

Fantastic, an interesting trilogy of mysteries in this one. Teàrlach is hired by a photographer's widow to find out what really happened when he died. Teàrlach, Dee and Chloe all end up on the island of Mull to investigate. While there, living in Teàrlach's aunt's cottage where he grew up and which he hasn't been to since she passed 2 years before, they get asked by an old fisherman to find his son, and they hear about a mysterious drowning on the island as well. As the weather gets wilder, the cases seem to have overlaps and it's up to the three of them to unravel all the threads. An intriguing and exciting read!
Thanks to Netgalley, Storm Publishing, and Andrew James Greig for the free ARC. All opinions are my own.

This the third in Andrew James Greig’s Téarlach Paterson PI series and just like the first ( I’ve still to read the second, The Secret Ritual), it is a real page-turner.

The setting is the Scottish island of Mull, and Greig brings to life an island, not too remote, which is much more than just a tourist haven, a place where people live and work. But then he adds murder.

It starts with the death of a renowned wildlife photographer but more characters and storylines emerge and he cleverly builds both suspense and confusion.

There are moments of utter terror as a second character dies. Throughout, the language is powerful, the metaphors dramatic, extravagant even. Greig brings the landscape (which, I confess I know a little) to life, with both accuracy and humour, not least the description of Téarlach’s arrival in the village of Dervaig and how he describes its church tower.

A character from Greig’s previous series, DI Costorphine, makes a brief but welcome return (by phone) and a new polis, the rather prickly Sgt Suzie Crammond is introduced and he continues to tell the ongoing story of the relationships between him and his colleagues Dee and Chloe and their back stories.

Their stories echo those of the people affected by the deaths at the heart of the novel: the pain that families can inflict on one another set against the importance of family.

So, yes, a great thriller, a total page turner but one that does make you reflect. Looking forward to the next chapter for Téarlach, Dee and Chloe and how they heal.

I love the setting ofThe Graveyard Bell. Tearlach returns to the small Scottish island where he was raised by his aunt after his parents died to investigate the death of the husband of an old friend. His death is followed by another death on the small island and Tearlach and is associates, Dee and Chloe, suspect a connection. They are all dealing with their own unsettled pasts as well as a convoluted mystery. The characters are interesting and likable, and the setting with its wild weather, steep cliffs, and rough seas is a character on its own. A wonderful, atmospheric mystery that keeps you engaged from beginning to end, this was very enjoyable.

0rphan, Ex military, investigations, island-life, islands, missing-persons, murders, nature-photographer, North Sea, Police-Scotland, private-investigators, suspense, thriller, unputdownable*****

The agency has three unconventional people who are still weathering their traumatic pasts. This time they are working to find what truths they can about two different missing persons despite a distinct lack of information. The story starts out rather slowly in order to get all available information out there but then it picks up and travels through a lot of twists and sidebars. Very good read!
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected digital copy from Storm Publishing via NetGalley.
Pub Date Feb 24, 2025
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I was lucky to read an ARC of this and an author who is new to me. It worked as a standalone book, although it is book 3 in a series, so I will be going back to read the other 2 as well.
It was quite evocative of Ann Cleeves' Shetland series, Kate Rhodes' Ben Kitto series and Sheila Quigley's Holy Island series where it was set in beautiful islands, this time the Isle of Mull and Tobermory, and the setting was described perfectly.
The 3 PI characters were very likeable and instantly made an impact on me as the plot developed, with their tenacity, backgrounds and skills. I just wish I knew how to pronounce Tearlach's name!
There was a pretty innocuous beginning with what seemed like an accident, but further events made it clear that it was not. I liked the way the 3 PIs worked together in different ways without their usual access to readily available technology etc. Some of the more technical parts of underground recording etc. were carefully and appropriately explained.
The plot moved quickly with lots of action and I found it hard to put down in the early hours!
I will definitely read more by this author.

The Islands of Mull and Staffa have two sudden deaths and a missing young man. PI Tearlach Paterson returns to his childhood home to investigate one and then all, and also deal with his traumatic childhood and the death of his aunt. The setting is wonderful, the love stories tragic and the family feud believable and tense.
I did enjoy the mystery and investigation in this book. I did find the tragic backstories of Tearlach, Dee and Chloe to be overwhelming to the mystery.
Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this DRC.
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Sometimes books are perfectly marketed and The Graveyard Bell is an example of that. Atmospheric? Yes! Gripping? Yes! Thrilling? Yes! I was happy to learn the terrific Teàrlach Paterson was back. The investigative team of Chloe, Dee, and Teàrlach has a winning chemistry and is one of my favorites. They say you can never go home, but that is exactly what Teàrlach does in this admirable addition to the series. The Isle of Mull takes a starring role in The Graveyard Bell as our trio races to solve not one, but three mysteries. Grieg uses his usual pitch perfect pacing to keep the plot moving forward. There are some nice twists in The Graveyard Bell. Some things will never be the same for our heroes after this one. Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the advance reading copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.5 rounded up
Teàrlach Paterson #3

A cliff top encounter on Staffa (Inner Hebrides) is witnessed only by puffins and skuas. Later, a body is discovered in Fingals Cave and identified as Rob Jamieson, a keen wildlife photographer. The police deem Rob’s death a tragic accident but his wife Lucy is not convinced. As she’s a school friend of Teàrlach from his days when living on the Isle of Mull with his aunt Rosie, she consults him explaining her fears. When she sees a photograph in a wildlife magazine that she instantly recognises as Rob’s style, her concerns deepen further. She urges him to use his investigative skills and as a favour to someone that he liked a lot at school, he agrees. Further investigation reveals that Rob’s is not the only suspicious death in and around Mull. Teàrlach, Dee and Chloe are on the trail.

I have really enjoyed this series so far and although this is still a good instalment, this is my least favourite. This is because I feel it’s too long taking a deep dive into Teàrlach’s and Dee’s past which though interesting, it takes my eye off the plot ball. What is revealed impacts on the relationship between Teàrlach and Dee which does provide food for thought.

However, despite the above reservation it is as always a book rich in atmosphere which is the author’s trademark. The setting on Mull is excellent and despite all the shenanigans it’s made me want to visit even more. The settings and folklore are used effectively too. The plot is well thought out with the separate strands connecting. There are plenty of twists along the route to the unpredictable end. There’s tension as well as plenty of emotion from several characters.

I really like the central characters as they feel authentic as well as being likeable. In this latest episode there’s a lot of background relating particularly to Teàrlach and how he relates to Mull. Whilst I do have reservations about the depth it goes into, it does further flesh him out and shed deeper glimpses into his personality. It seems he has quite a lot to unpack which I’m sure will feature in Book 4. It will be intriguing to see how all this unfolds in relation to Dee.

Overall, it’s a good read once it gets going with the start being slower than I would have liked.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Storm Publishing for the much appreciated epub in return for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my copy of The Graveyard Bell by Andrew James Grieg
The third book in the .Private Investigator Teàrlach Paterson.
A man falls to his death on the lonely island of Staffa, another man has drowned, and a third missing.
All lead to the Isle of Mull. Are they connected? Tearlach and him team head to Mull to find out.
Tearlach, Dee and Chloe are all troubled characters carrying a lot of baggage but it doesn't take away from the main story.
I can't wait for the next book to come out so I can see how the staory pans out.
A good read.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

The Graveyard Bell (Private Investigator Teàrlach Paterson #3) by Andrew James Greig is an atmospheric, intense tale of three seemingly unrelated mysteries and family drama that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.
I loved the author's first book in the series, and am sad to say that I missed news of the second one. However, this book stands well on its own, and it is good to see the developments the characters have made over the three books.
The mysteries of what caused the deaths of two men and the disappearance of another are well thought out and presented, with plenty of twists and turns as the PI and his staff do what the police can't or are unwilling to do - make connections and solve the puzzles. Greig cements himself as one of today's premier thriller writers, and I look forward to the next in series.
I was thrilled to get an ARC of #TheGraveyardBell from #NetGalley.

The Graveyard Bell is an atmospheric read that is fast paced with twists and turns and an ending I did not predict.

I simply could not put this book down it was that good.

Tearlach is hired by an old friendfrom the island Mull to look into her husbands death.

She is convinced it was not a simple accident.

Tearlach has many memories of the island some good , some not so good.

A fisherman disappears, bodies begin piling up .

The detective along with Chole and Dee are racing against the clock to solve not just one but three mysterious happenings.

The characters are well defined, the atmosphere is perfect and the tension mounts with every page.

This series gets better with every book and I cant wait to see what happens next.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the privilege of reading and reviewing The Graveyard Bell.

Tearlach, Chloe and Dee are back together to solve the murder of a photographer in the island of Mull. This book was fast paced, had it fair share of curve balls and gave some insights into the background of our trio. Well written and exciting.

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At his Glasgow office PI Teàrlach Paterson is visited by an old friend from Mull, desperate to find out how her husband had died. The police have written it off as an accident, but Lucy is convinced that the truth is far more sinister. As an established and published photographer, Robert Jameson was not the type to take unnecessary risks. Plus, the equipment he was using that day is missing, making the event even more suspicious. With the whole team on their way to Mull, what can they discover, and what memories will Teàrlach uncover back in his childhood home?

Number three in this series and just as enjoyable as the previous books. Little by little we are getting to know the backgrounds of Teàrlach , Dee and Chloe, and the tragedies and pitfalls that have brought them to this point.

If you love Scotland and an absorbing well written story, with a few surprises on the way, then you will really enjoy this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing.

A wildlife photographer plummets to his death above Fingal’s Cave. A young fisherman vanishes without trace. The body of a marine scientist is pulled from the sea, his last recording a haunting piece of evidence. Three seemingly unconnected events on the Isle of Mull draw Private Investigator Teàrlach Paterson back to his childhood home! Great book! This book has great suspense, intriguing, action, murder, mystery a fantastic who done it and a few crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

If you love Scotland and superbly constructed mystery and ‘peek around the corner’ suspense,
this book is for you! The absolutely gripping characters, community and ocean make for one
of the the best books I have read in quite awhile. The relationships are fiercely defended and
at the first sign of incursion, the defenders are awakened. I enjoyed learning more about the
less travelled parts of Scotland. I also had fun looking up some of the vocabulary with which
I am unfamiliar, and it was like cracking a secret code..
There are some surprises in this story~ and one surprise can lead to the next, making
one secret no longer important. I was unable to figure out one of the blockbuster
surprises, but that’s part of the fun!
This is the third book in the series, but so well written that I did not at all feel left out.
The book reads well as a standalone. I recommend the bio and look forward to
the next book.’
My thanks to Storm Publishing via NetGalley for the download copy of the book
for review purposes.

I enjoyed the return of this unconventional PI and his sidekicks. Two seemingly unrelated bodies on a small island, then a missing person, all led to some serious sleuthing. The way the pieces all fitted together in the end was really well done. Human frailty, greed and long held grudges are key to this. There were some very sad elements here, as well as some positive notes going forward. I hope there is another instalment in this series. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an opportunity to read and freely review this book.

A good read which would have been much better (for me) if a third of the novel at least was not about the past of the three PIs. All three have traumatic pasts which take too much room in an investigation to bring much tension to the overall story. That's a shame.
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I have voluntarily written an honest review.