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  • Dead Man’s Grave

  • DS Max Craigie, Book 1
  • By: Neil Lancaster
  • Narrated by: Angus King
  • Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (227 ratings)

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Dead Man’s Grave

By: Neil Lancaster
Narrated by: Angus King
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Publisher's Summary

This grave can never be opened.

The head of Scotland’s most powerful crime family is brutally murdered; his body dumped inside an ancient grave in a remote cemetery.

This murder can never be forgotten.

Detectives Max Craigie and Janie Calder arrive at the scene, a small town where everyone has secrets to hide. They soon realise this murder is part of a blood feud between two Scottish families that stretches back to the 1800s. One thing’s for certain: it might be the latest killing, but it won’t be the last....

This killer can never be caught.

As the body count rises, the investigation uncovers large-scale corruption at the heart of the Scottish Police Service. Now Max and Janie must turn against their closest colleagues - to solve a case that could cost them far more than just their lives....

Longlisted for the 2021 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year 

Don’t miss the first stunning thriller in the new DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime series! 

©2021 Neil Lancaster (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic Reviews

"Rock hard cop stuff, from a writer who’s done it for real. Absolutely terrific." (Paul Finch) 

"If you want to know how the police really do it, you’d be mad to miss out on Neil Lancaster’s assured Dead Man’s Grave." (Claire Seeber) 

"When it comes to police procedure, this man’s the real deal. An explosive opening to an exciting new series." (Paul Gitsham)  

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great read

a fresh story for scottish crime fans like me ,if you like Peter may , val McDairmed, or anne Cleeves , you might like this , a bit different,.

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This pair, author and narrator, will have you wishing the book would never end.

How can anyone say they don’t like Angus Kung as a narrator? He’s the one that brings this wonderfully entertaining book by Neil Lancaster to life, the perfect pairing. Can’t wait for more, I love these guys . I just wish they had more work together, perfect way to kill a day……

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Another Great Scottish Series to Enjoy

Very entertaining, wonderful storyline with great characters that come to life under Angus King's colourful narration. Well done Neil Lancaster, I look forward to reading the sequels.

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I enjoyed it

Enjoyed this book just fine. The narrator is Angus King and I think he’s great. The only thing I could say is that Angus also narrates the DCI Logan series by JD Kirk and being a fan of those audio books, I have listened to them all. Sometimes I started to think I was listening to a DCI Logan book while listening to Dead Man’s Grave, because some of the character voices were very similar. Other than that, an entertaining story and I look forward to more from this author.

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powerhouse of a story

listened to this after I'd listened to the next in the series...still thoroughly enjoyed it

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Not knowing what was happening next

Loved it all. Angus King is the best narrator. I just love Scottish crime fiction and this is among the best. Look forward to the next one.

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An addictive new series

Angus King and a wonderful new detective made for a great 11 hours and 47 minutes, and left me longing for more. Loved the characters, plenty of interest in the story and it’s development, and the narration is perfect. So happy to have found another addictive Tartan Noir series. Looking forward to Book 2

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Love Angus King such an amazing narrator

Loving Scottish crime genre and this book didn’t disappoint. Now to find another Neil Lancaster thriller!

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Excellent all round - more please!

Great story, builds to exciting climax. Satisfying plot with lots of intrigue and good guys finding a way to triumph.

Great team -- surely Max has to be promoted by book 2? He's operating way above his pay grade! i like Janie too.

Always love Angus King, doing these stories that traverse the Highlands. His range of Scottish accents is so good that i can forgive the cockney! Inevitable comparisons with JD Kirk books. This one might be even better, plot wise...

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liking this author

enjoying all books by the author. looking forward to the next one. like the character Buster too

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