Sacrifice S. J. Bolton St Martin 2008 isbn 9780312381134

S.J. Bolton has fashioned a fine first book that is part traditional mystery, medical thriller and forensic crime novel. Tora Hamilton is a obstetrician who had just relocated to the very rural Shetland Islands. A body is found on her property and she begins to investigate. Bolton's narative makes the story interesting, her plotting is first rate and the characters are well developed. She is able to combine Shetland Island mystery and folklore with the modern motivations of the dark side of the human condition. This novel is already a big hit in England and fans of both the traditional crime novel and the medical thriller will love this book.

Richard