This is an interesting book that we now have slated for review: The Key-Stone Of The Bridge, by Craig Meggy. The book blurb explains:

Set in the highlands of Scotland, in a mysterious and remote glen in the grip of mid-winter, four old friends have shelved their differences and dropped off the grid on one vital mission.

They have gathered together, sheltered in a mountain hut or Bothy with a plan. To fulfill a last request, and scatter the ashes of their friend on the adjacent mountain; they had no idea of the consequences.

It all goes well at first; in beautiful weather for the time of year but then strange visitors, the sighting of a mystery hiker and several mishaps are a prelude to rapidly deteriorating conditions.

Soon it becomes a struggle for survival.

Will they rip each other apart or team together and survive to discover the shocking truth about their guests and the mystery man on the mountain?

What won us over about this book is that it has quite a bit of Scottish slang, and appears to faithfully transcribe this way of speaking into a written format. We’re looking forward to seeing how this affects our understanding and enjoyment of the story.