Death on the Line: The MacKay Mysteries, Book 1

BookFest 2024: First Place Historical Mystery, A tale set on the eve of the American Revolution.

He crossed the Atlantic to help survey the most famous boundary in America. He never expected to be accused of murder.

With no formal education and little prospect of advancement in Scotland, Angus MacKay seizes the opportunity of a lifetime when he joins Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon's historic expedition to the American colonies.

Tasked with helping survey the disputed border between Maryland and Pennsylvania, Angus soon finds himself in the midst of a region divided by decades of bitter conflict. When he discovers a murdered man, suspicion falls squarely on him.
As an inept sheriff rushes to close the case, Angus must uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim—or the man condemned for the crime. What begins as a dream job quickly turns into a nightmare.

Set against the backdrop of the legendary Mason-Dixon survey, from a perilous Atlantic crossing to the rugged Pennsylvania frontier, Death on the Line combines authentic history, compelling characters, and a gripping mystery.
Perfect for fans of historical mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, Death on the Line is the first novel in The MacKay Mysteries series.