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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Slaughter of Leith HallThe Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author for me, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. I look forward to reading more from this series and author in the future. This is a historical mystery-murder story that kept me engaged. I enjoyed the characters as I had no problem connecting to them as they made the story come alive. I also enjoyed how the characters were supportive of each other which made it easy to read. This is a story that took me back to this time in history and made me feel as if I was there. This is a story about Charlie. He finds himself far away from home and Leith has taken him under his wing and changed his life. He also finds himself in the middle of a murder-mystery case in which he is determined to find justice. This is a little different story for me than what I normally read but I enjoyed it. I had no problems turning page after page wondering what would happen next. I am happy I picked up this book and I highly recommend reading it.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham

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Genre – Crime/Horror/Thriller

Page Count – 293 pages

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‘See, Charlie, it might be near twenty year since Culloden, but there’s plenty hard feelings still amongst the Jacobites, and no so far under the skin, ken?’

Charlie Rob has never thought of politics, nor strayed far from his Aberdeenshire birthplace. But when John Leith of Leith Hall takes him under his wing, his life changes completely. Soon he is far from home, dealing with conspiracy and murder, and lost in a desperate hunt for justice.

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 Lexie Conyngham is a historian living in the shadow of the Highlands. Her historical crime novels are born of a life amidst Scotland’s old cities, ancient universities and hidden-away aristocratic estates, but she has written since the day she found out that people were allowed to do such a thing. Beyond teaching and research, her days are spent with wool, wild allotments and a wee bit of whisky.

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Tomb For An Eagle by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Amanda Pierce

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham is book 1 of the Orkneyinga Murders series. I really enjoyed this book from page 1, I couldnt put it down. This is a historical novel, and while I dont generally read this type of book I loved this book and cant wait to read the next book in this series. I like the writing and the story line in this book. This is the first book, I have read by this author and I will definitely continue to read books. I give this book 5 stars.

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Emma Haverstock

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Viking who dunnit mystery? More please!
I’ve always been fascinated by the people we call Vikings so I was hooked at the summary. Sigrid and Ketil are wonderful main characters in this historical suspense novel and the attention to detail on every page were such that it wouldn’t surprise me to find some of these locations in real life and wonder if I’d been there before.
There were many twists and turns, red herrings, and I have seldom been more wrong about who I believed to be the culprit.
I can’t wait to read more of Lexie Conyngham’s books.

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Julie Lounello

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham is a four star novel. This novel is very interesting because of the historical background that is presented. With the author being a historian, the way the Vikings are portrayed are more than likely accurate. All the details that went into this novel must have taken years of research. The way the author portrayed this town and the people living in it had me yearning for more. As I kept turning pages and reading more and more, I couldn’t help but get sucked into the story and the whodunit aspect. This book was full of suspense and kept me guessing right up to the very end.

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Angela Shirley

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb For an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series and is set in a beautiful country which adds to the story and the mystery.

This book is a story of mystery, intrigue and will have you gripped from the first chapter, the story weaves through and has you engaged right to the last word. The writing draws you into the story and feels that you are living the twists and turns all the way through story, I was completely enthralled and was kept guessing all the way through to the end.

The characters are rich and you take them to your heart, I always love when a author makes the country a character too and to set this story in Scotland you have an instant character especially with the descriptions of the places, although some of the town names being written in either Gaelic or Celtic were hard to pronounce but I think I got some right. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a great mystery. This is the fist book I have read from this author and it will not be the last.

Review by @ashirley

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Tomb for and Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Kerry Baker

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb For An Eagle by Lexie Conyngham is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series. I found this book to be full of mystery and intrigued and was kept guessing all the way to the end.
This book focuses on Scottish and Norse history and weaves a tale so imaginative that at times it was so easy to imagine you were there. The author effortlessly captures your attention. For me I knew I had to read this book from the second I read the blurb and was already trying to figure out what could be going on.
The characters in this book were perfectly written for the story they were in. It felt like they added to the story rather than were happenstance of what was going on. This book was full of details and it really takes you on a journey. Never at any point was it obvious as to who the killer would be or dull as we were taken on the investigate journey.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I loved the level of detail in it and I loved how it felt like it was true to the time it was set in. I am looking forward to reading whatever comes next in this series.

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Tomb For An Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Heather Bahm

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lexie Conyngham’s Tomb for an Eagle is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series. This is a tale rife of mystery and suspense. Set in the past, it is eloquently written to align with the historical times. The author uses their creative writing talent to engage the reader in the story and maintain their interest page after page until finally you come to the final pages. I felt that the characters were flawless in their portrayal and fell within the story effortless creating a seamless experience in reading. Normally I may not have read a book within this genre, but something about it drew me in and I don’t regret it. I look forward to reading future books in this series by Lexie Conyngham.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham is an original and  engaging historical murder mystery story. The tale is as mysterious as it is  suspenseful, with a whose done it type theme. Lexi kept switching it up so you were  unable to pinpoint who committed the crimes. Just when you thought you were on the  right track, boom you were thrown off track. The writing is engaging, detailed and  descriptive and makes you feel like you are a part of the mystery. The story is set in my  favourite place in the world, Scotland but in a time where Vikings reined.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) By Lexie Conyngham – Review by Katie Kearney

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) By Lexie Conyngham. While I wasn’t immediately drawn in I still found myself really enjoying this story. It had a bit of a slow start for me but once it picked up a bit I definitely couldn’t put it down. There’s so many twists and turns that readers are kept on their toes and in suspense. Each character brings something different to the story and the author has a way with attention to every detail. This was my first book by this author but it definitely won’t be the last. The author wrote a story that had me guessing until the very end and I’m a sucker for a good story that I can’t figure out right away. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed. I’m giving this book a four star review and highly recommend it to anyone looking for something a little different.

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conygnham – Review by Erin Davidson

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle is the first book in Lexie Conyngham’s Orkneyinga Murders series. The book is a historical work of fiction, set in the Viking era, that is a tale of murder and suspense. Sigrid’s day can’t get any worse when she stumbles upon a dead body, that appears to be a messenger for Thorfinn. Thrown into an intense game of ‘who did it’ Sigrid and her best friend Ketil, must solve the murder before it’s too late.
This was my first ever historical read that focused on Scottish and Norse history. I found the plot very captivating, as I tried to guess who the killer was. The story was full of twists and turns, that had me second guessing every character until the very end. I really liked Sigrid as the main character; she was incredibly loyal to Ketil, and fiercely independent. I really loved the way the story was wrote, it beautifully captivated the setting of the Scottish Isles, as well as the time era it was set in. I thought the research that went in to this story was incredible, as all the small details really added to the story and the experience of reading it.
I really enjoyed this first book by Lexie Conyngham and gave it a 4/5-star rating

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Tomb for an Eagle ( Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
Four Stars

Tomb for an Eagle is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series by Lexie Conyngham. I usually don’t read historical books, but this one intrigued me right from the start. This is the first book I have read by this author and I’m looking forward to reading more of this series. This historical mystery held my attention from the first page to the last. I love the of the characters were well defined and the detailed descriptions made me feel like I was right there with the characters. This story was filled with twists and turns, and I loved that it kept me guessing to the very end until I figured out who did it. I highly recommend this book and look forward to books by Lexie Conyngham in the future.

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murder series, by Lexie Conyngham. It is also the first book I have read by the author. It is set in the viking era, and is about a dead body that is found, crudely buried, and with an eagle. While the story is fictional, it has some historical aspects as well, which I like. It was hard for me to get into, because there are a lot of characters, and with odd names. But once I figured out who is who, I enjoyed the rest of the story. It is very mysterious and that kept me engaged because I wondered what would happen next. There were a lot of twists and surprises, which is always good. Murder mysteries are never any fun when you figure them out halfway through, so another good thing about this book. I give it a 4 star, because I enjoyed it, but it isn’t a favorite. There is a lot of detail and story building, with great characters and interactions.

Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Erin Wolf

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham, 4 stars.

Ketil is searching for answers. That is what lead him to The Brough. He is searching for their leader, Thorfinn. But Thorfinn is away, so Ketil decides to wait. He pretends to be a simple trader, not knowing who he can trust. But it turns out all he gets is more questions. Oh, and the dead body they found. Who killed him and why? Not to mention that he has heard rumors that the ghost of a man he knows to be dead. But ghosts and resurrection of the dead aren’t real. Are they? Are there those that still worship the old gods? Do they possess these powers? Will he find answers or is someone really bent on keeping him from finding the truth?

This a what I would describe as a historical suspense mystery. It is set in the time of the Vikings. In my opinion, the description that comes with the book does not give this story justice. There is so much going on than just the rumors that a dead man is alive again. A dead body is found not to long after Ketil arrives. Plus there are other “accidents” that seem to happen. Plus Ketil, with the help of Sigrid, has to take on the sole of detective, trying to find out just what happened. This puts him danger and he doesn’t even know whom from. The story is quite interesting, but I admit I had trouble getting into it from the beginning. There were many words I did not know and did not quite understand where the story was going. But the more I got into, the less I could put it down. It really is imaginative and like nothing I have read before.

I highly recommend this book to others who enjoy historical suspense.

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Michelle Austin

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle was an interesting 4 star read and book one in the Orkneyinga Murders series.

This book takes us back to the viking era, we get suspense, murder and so much more. I like the kind of reads that keep you wondering who could be the killer and this one didn’t disappoint.
Once I started I didn’t want to stop. I have to admit I did have a little difficulty understanding some things because of the viking language which made it authentic.

There are several twists and turns The secondary characters added a great element to the story. The author does a great job with her writing and pulls you right in with all the detail. This is my first read by Lexie and I look forward to reading more from her.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Erica Fish

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first story by Lexie Conyngham and let me tell you that she is amazing. I was very interested in this story because of the cover of the book. (Who does not love an intriguing book covers?) Ms. Conyngham’s writing style was very descriptive which made it easy to see in my mind’s eye easier. From the first couple of paragraphs to the last word of the book I was hooked. I knew it was going to be an all-day book read. The characters were like old friends that I went to visited for the day. The flow through the story was a nice pace. On the other hand, I did need to pay attention as this is a murder mystery book. Clues are out in the open but can be over looked easily. There are loopy loops and twists and turns around every corner. This story in on the Norse Lands and the characters having traditional names which is worth reading the book for that content alone. I would highly recommend reading this book. I personally cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

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Tomb For An Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb For An Eagle
Orkneyinga Murders
Book 1
By Lexie Conyngham
☆☆☆☆
This is a suspenseful murder mystery. Set back in time.

Lexie Conyngham has written what I consider to be a historical suspense story. The names were old, with a touch of imagination. Which makes them unique. So I know I did not pronounce them correctly. The book was filled with suspense and kept me reading. Lexie Conyngham did a great job setting her book up. She gave plenty of background. That made you feel as though you could see the village as you read the book. I love the characters. Such a great story. So I don’t give any spoilers, I will not tell you about who is who, in this story. You just have to read it. Well done Lexie Conyngham! I will be checking out your other stories as well as keeping up with this series.

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Katie Matthews

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This is one of those books that when you first read the blurb you are a little unsure about but once you are finished you are so glad that you read it. I will admit the front cover didn’t catch my eye so this definitely falls in to the ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ category. The story was a little different to what I normally read but a change is good sometimes. I thought that the author created a really exciting and mysterious world in this story, through her excellent descriptive language I felt like I was right there amongst the characters. I loved that I couldn’t guess what was going to happen and the author kept me guessing right until the very end. The author made me feel like I was part of the story as I was so immersed in trying to find out who did it!
If you love a good murder mystery full of suspense and exciting moments then I would absolutely recommend ‘Tomb for an Eagle’ – I don’t think that you will be disappointed!

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Tomb for an Eagle (The Orkneyinga Murders 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Sarah Oakes

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about mystery In the Viking era, Sigrid’s day is ruined when she finds the buried body of a man in a nearby gully to her farm. While visiting the area, Ketil realises he knows the man as a warrior and messenger to the Thorfinn kingdom. Together, Sigrid and Ketil investigate a whole town of suspects. But can they find the killer before it’s too late?
A brillaint read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Sigrid doing what she loves and standing up for herself or Ketil trying to find the truth and fit in to the community. I also liked how he was the damsel in distress needing saving for humour which was brilliantly written.
Also loved the visual detail throughout the novel with the island in the fog with rocky crags and harsh weather which was perfectly written with air of mystery and magic as something of the ancient world harsh and unforgiving
And the sense of history with Viking warriors and ships and culture and food halls as if you were actually there.
Brillaint mix of crime thriller and historical with suspense and fast paced action for a captivating read. Overall, a brilliant read and I would give it five stars

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well this was a bit of an interesting departure from the typical murder mysteries that I would normally find myself reading. Lexie Conyngham was a new author to me when I chose Tomb for an Eagle. I loved the cover and the blurb so decided to give it a go. I was glad that I did, as this was a new take. I would say it was a bit of a difficult read. The tools are there to help you decipher some things though so I was grateful for that. I don’t know if it would be for everyone though. There is some difficult names as this is set in Scotland and has some pretty crazy words to learn. In the back there is a guide to help you with this. Thanks Lexie Conyngham for that! I also found it a bit complicated with the details and such to keep track of everything so there was another thing that confused me. Otherwise this was gripping tale that I thoroughly enjoyed trying to figure out. I was kept on my toes with the guessing, which is ultimately what you want in a good murder mystery. I look forward to seeing what will come next in the series.

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Maura Harper

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am not going to write a review that references anything within the story because I feel like if I “wax poetic” about the book, I would be giving something away.

I went into this book based on the cover. I had not read a blurb, I did not know what it was going to be about or the genre. If you like “blind books” this would be a good one to go with. Let it settle over you because it might take a little bit to get the rhythm down.

The story is well developed and has layers that we get to peel back as it continues. The author does a good job of plotting the story and following the thread from beginning to end. It’s the first book I’ve read by them and I will continue with the series as it is published. I have put it on my “don’t forget to read the next installment of the series” list.

Review by @mauraharper

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham a four-star read. This is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series. I didn’t read the blurb of this book so I wasn’t sure what to expect so for the first couple chapters I was a little lost, but then I soon realised what was going on and got hooked on the story. The setting was so well written that you could imagine you were in Scotland with the characters. One thing that I will note that drove me mad but I know others will love were some of the names, I know they were traditional names but I was sure I was pronouncing them wrong in my head, that being said it only bothered me a little and I know it’s one of my personal foibles. The twists and turns will keep you guessing and adds to the drama of the story.

Review by @saraoxo

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a powerful story. This thrilling suspense had me guessing all the way through. It is richly detailed and well paced. This was my first book from this author and I thought it was extremely well done. This mesmerizing tale grabbed my attention on the first page and didn’t let go. Loved it.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Tomb for and Eagle, Orkneyinga Murders Book 1 by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Krystal Gregory

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb For an Eagle, Orkneyinga Murders Book 1 by Lexie Conyngham
4 out of 5 Stars
This suspense/mystery book will have you gripping the edges of your book or kindle. This is a super fun twist on the classic whodunit. The murder mystery plot to this book is very vivid, full of details and I was constantly switching up my guess as to who the killer was. However, once the ending came around, I was in complete shock and I loved how it was pulled off.
The writing is very smooth. This reads like a dream. You easily fall into the depths of the book and when you look up again, hours have passed and you don’t even know it. This book is well worth your time and effort. I loved every inch of this book, and plan to read it again soon.

 

Reviewed by @kgregory

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Series Book #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Angela Hayes

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Tomb for an Eagle is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series by Lexie Conyngham. It is an intriguing historical crime/murder mystery with lots of fascinating elements. It is set in Scotland in the age of the Vikings- which makes for fascinating reading just in itself. There is of course mystery, suspense, intrigue, and some drama. The story is quite original, and I enjoyed following along, trying to work out whodunit before everything was revealed.
Ms. Conyngham has a descriptive style, with an attention to detail that really works well with this genre. I found the map and list of characters at the beginning of the book, and the Outlandish word translations at the back of the book, to be quite helpful. I did find that some of the names were a little difficult to get my head around, and I’m glad I only had to read them and not pronounce them, as I’m sure I would have made a mess of them.
This may be my first read from Ms. Conyngham, but it certainly won’t be my last. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, “A Wolf at the Gate”.

Thank you, Ms. Conyngham!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Tomb For An Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed the author’s attention to details that helped me make a connection with the story. It is a historical murder suspense book that started out a little slow then picked up after a couple of chapters. I enjoyed the characters and the journey of twists and turns they took me on. This is a story about making a mistake but when faced with a chance of a second chance, taking it may mean something worse than the mistake itself. I recommend this book.

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Emily Walsh

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle
By: Lexie Conyngham
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham was a thrilling tale of murder, suspense, and of course trying to find who did the deed.

My first read by this author, I jumped right in, as I love me a good murder mystery. Sadly to say I didn’t get a good murder mystery.. no, I. Got. A. Amazing. One! This book kept me guessing till the end and I’m so happy that I was left in dark as possible, because when you get the answer you’re going to be racking your brain trying to figure out what you missed.

I’m not going to give anything away, no spoilers here. But you must know that the writing is detail, engaging, and smooth. It keeps your attention, and simply sucks you into the world that Lexie Conyngham has created. I hardly looked up from this tale. I felt like I was there, apart of the mystery and suspense. I started to get just as suspicious as the townspeople, and at one point I was questing our MC. You can’t look away in fear you’ll miss something important. I found myself reading a little slower, to try and piece this puzzle together.

Overall this book is worth your time and energy. If you love mysteries this book will be right up your ally. Even if you don’t, this book will still capture you. This is the book to break you out of your comfort zone, or even to break you out of a funk. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will not only love this book, but be begging for more.

Happy Reading

Review by @eawalsh

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) By Lexie Conyngham – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1)
By: Lexie Conyngham
5 out of 5 stars

The story Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham is a wonderful book that I loved reading. It is a story that hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had finished the last page. The story has an air of suspense and mystery that had me turning pages and wondering what was going to happen next. There is a murder that has occurred and a community wonders who did it and also who the victim is. There are many characters that you are introduced to and while there are good members of the community that live there are others that fall under suspicion and some wonder about if they could have been involved with the murder. There are scenes that had me on the edge of my seat and others that had me trying to figure out who the guilty one is. It is like trying to put together a puzzle. The story does a wonderful job in world building. It also is very detailed. I felt like I was right there with the characters seeing what they did. I found this book to be wonderfully written and a joy to read. It is one I would highly recommend.

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