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  • Luck and Judgement

  • A DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 3
  • By: Peter Grainger
  • Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
  • Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (115 ratings)

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Luck and Judgement

By: Peter Grainger
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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When a worker goes missing from a North Sea gas platform, there seem to be just two possible explanations - it was a tragic accident or a suicide. It does not take Smith and his detectives long, however, to discover that James Bell led a double life back onshore in Kings Lake, a life complicated enough to make him at least one dangerous enemy. Before the case can be unraveled, Smith must get a new team working together; Waters and Murray are still there, but one of Wilson's men is transferred to him, and the female detective constable from Longmarsh poses some unexpected problems for her new sergeant. Together they begin to investigate the links between the companies and the people that bring ashore the oil and gas, and they also find themselves caught up in the seamier side of life that exists beneath Lake's everyday comings and goings. Jo Evison begins to delve more deeply into the story of the Andretti murders, and Smith himself has to face the fact that he might no longer be considered fit for duty.

©2015 Peter Grainger (P)2016 Tantor

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Thought provoking but enjoyable tome

This book really had me fascinated! I am now getting used to the narrator's lugubrious intonations - but have realised that it accurately reflects the pedantic nature of DC Smith! But I enjoy not only his focus on correctness, especially in the use of the English language, but also his occasional lapses in moral rectitude. The tongue in cheek sense of humour never fails to bring a smile.
I do enjoy this author's skills in research and writing and am only sorry that the series, like us all, is finite. Thank you Peter Grainger.

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Irony and satire keeps me smiling

I started this series and love the irony writing and narration will definitely read all

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Every book just gets better

A considered, clever and very human Detective. ‘DC’ and his team are wonderful characters and each book in the series builds on their own individual stories without losing the thread of the crime to mellow drama or soap opera. Love the narration. Can’t wait to read more!

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Interesting story very good narration

Excellent story, with a wonderful dry sense of humour. Excellent narration by Gilart Jackson well done .

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Enjoying the series

Another good story. Well told with snippets of fun comments by DC and some of his team. The narration suits the character. Only I have set the speed up by .05 and that suits me better. Looking forward to No 4

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I think this is my new favourite detective series

This is the third book that I’ve read in this series, and I’ve loved all of them. I’ve read many, many police and detective novels over the years but I have to admit that DC and friends are now up there among my favourites

I’m starting really enjoy the characters as I get to really know them and I do admit that a number of chuckles have been heard aloud from me in cafes and walks as I listened to DC’s dry wit and ironic comments

Enjoyable plots, great characters and a wonderful mix of suspense and action mixed in with top class storytelling and humour. And the narrator could not have been better chosen. I’m looking forward to listening to the rest of the series

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I loved the humour

The writing was very good - characters were believable and the plot was good - it was a little drawn out but that’s because I usually like fast pace stories - definitely recommend it

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Loved the humour & character development in this.

Grainger is letting us get to know DC Smith better now & also allowing us to enjoy his interactions with his team and others. The humour was particularly good in this one & it was lovely to see Smith developing a friendship with a lady too.
I really enjoy Gildart Jackson's narration; his timing is great & his tone of voice well matched to the characters.
I'll be back for more DC Smith stories!

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Loved this book

Enjoyed both the book and audio - great story and characters. Narrator added depth to this story - full of humour

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Great story

This was a thought-provoking story. loved the storyline. with a good interaction between characters and narration. the narrator. makes the story. enjoyable well worth a listen

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