The Poisoner’s Ring (A Rip Through Time #2)

Edinburgh, 1869

Mallory Atkinson is a modern day homicide detective that found herself transported to Victorian Scotland into the body of a housemaid in the first book in this series, A Rip Through Time. Most believe her to be Catriona Mitchell, the housemaid of Dr. Duncan Grey. Dr. Grey knows her true identity and utilizes her skills. In this book she is now an undertaker’s assistant and Dr. Gray (Duncan) is moonlighting as a medical examiner. In this book, men are dying after being poisoned. Grieving widows are believed to be poisoners. Poison is, after all, a woman’s weapon. Are widows killing their husbands? Could someone else be to blame?

I loved A Rip Through Time and was so excited to read the next book in this time travel mystery series. Kelley Armstrong does not disappoint, and this book is proof. I was instantly drawn into the story and had fun doing my own super sleuthing right along with Mallory and Duncan. Readers will get to see Mallory using her modern-day skills and knowledge to help track down a killer.

I had both the book and the audiobook and enjoyed both. The narrator did a fantastic job and brought the story to life. It was a pleasure being able to flip back and forth between the two versions of the book.

This book was gripping, well written, and well thought out. I loved the Setting of Victorian Scotland. The descriptions were vivid and transported me back in time as a silent observer. This book was atmospheric and hard to put down.

Mallory and Duncan are both likeable characters and I could feel their connection/chemistry in their scenes. I enjoy how they work well together and how Duncan listens to Mallory and respects her opinion.

Atmospheric, gripping, and well written! I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

Thank you to Macmillan audio, St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books, and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.