David Cairns of Finavon

The allure of historical mysteries has long captivated readers who crave the intricate dance between past and present, fact and fiction. There is something uniquely compelling about stories that weave together the rich tapestry of history with the suspense of a mystery. As I delve into this genre, I find myself drawn not only to the puzzles themselves but also to the elegant craftsmanship behind the historical mystery writing style. This style demands a delicate balance - a harmony between...

The perilous outlook for the Disunited States of America, the rise and fall of Empires, the endless wars in the Middle East and the Ukraine war

A CAPTIVATING MYSTERY WITH BEAUTIFUL IMAGERY. David Cairns of Finavon presents a rich and intelligently crafted historical mystery in  The Case of the Beth-El Stone,  the third novel in his  Major Gask Mysteries  series. Set in the 1860s and stretching from the colonial dynamism of Melbourne to the shadowy corners of Edinburgh, this gripping story combines historical intrigue, coded messages, and covert loyalties in a satisfying literary journey filled with atmosphere, intellect, and...