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Axe to Grind
- A British Crime Thriller (DCI Pilgrim Crime Thriller, Book 1)
- Narrated by: Duncan Galloway
- Series: A DCI Pilgrim Thriller, Book 1
- Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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A Tangled Web
- A British Crime Thriller (A DCI Pilgrim Thriller, Book 2)
- By: A L Fraine
- Narrated by: Duncan Galloway
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
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A missing girl, a trafficking ring, and a web of lies. When wayward teen Olivia goes missing, her friend reports it. Jon Pilgrim and his team take the case, hunting for the missing girl. Sifting through their lives, they discover both girls have been victims for a long time. Grooming, gaslighting, a criminal gang used these vulnerable young women.
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Dark Is the Grave
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- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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When the chief suspect in the notorious "peekaboo cop killer" case blew himself up, almost taking lead investigator DCI Duncan Bone with him, the psychologically damaged detective thought his days on the force were over. But, when another PC is abducted and murdered in the same deranged peekaboo fashion, Bone is persuaded to return to lead the new investigation.
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Lazy silly ending
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Blood Trail
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Dead Man's Stone
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City of Scars
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When a sadistic killer begins picking off victims on the streets of Inverness, Jack’s boss decides to bring in some outside help. But the new team member is an old flame from Jack’s past who isn’t quite ready to let him go. And as the dead bodies rack up, the happily ever after that Jack has been building for himself might just be the next victim to fall....
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Best books ever
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Blood Water Falls
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- Narrated by: Steve Worsley
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A Tangled Web
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Dark Is the Grave
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- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
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Lazy silly ending
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Blood Trail
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Detective Harry Grimm is a worried man. When a group of vigilante locals start patrolling the Dales in response to a recent spate of crimes, he is forced to warn them off. Things only get more complicated when he is called out to multiple crime scenes—each with plenty of blood but no bodies. Very soon, though, body parts start turning up. Delivered in a way that echoes a local poem and an old-but-grisly village ceremony. Faced with the bloody evidence in front of him, Grimm soon realizes that his worst fears have come true: someone has already taken the law into their own hands.
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Dead Man's Stone
- DCI Bone Scottish Crime Thrillers, Book 3
- By: T. G. Reid
- Narrated by: Steve Worsley
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
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City of Scars
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Best books ever
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Blood Water Falls
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When a tired old inmate is found dead in his cell, the prison is obligated to investigate and so DI Barton attends. The men he interviews have been convicted of some of the worst things a human being can do, but it appears that the death was due to natural causes. When the house of the dead man is burgled and that crime is followed by a suspicious fire, Barton desperately needs to speak to his widow, but she’s nowhere to be found. In the space of 24 hours, everyone he wants to talk to has vanished. Then he receives some post, which makes him believe he could be the next to disappear.
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Excellent
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Wow
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The ancestral owner of Long Gore Hall arrives from overseas with an ambitious plan to renovate his crumbling family home. But when he shoots an intruder only for the body to vanish into thin air, DI Tanner is left grappling with a story of a ghostly apparition, one that will instantly kill anyone who dares stare into its hollow, unforgiving eyes. Set within the mysterious beauty of the Norfolk Broads, this fast-paced British detective series is a dark cosy murder mystery with a slice of humour and a touch of romance which will have you guessing until the very end.
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Meet DCI Lesley Clarke. She’s a straight-talking city copper who doesn’t suffer fools gladly…and she’s been transferred to rural Dorset. After being injured in a bomb attack, Lesley is presented with a choice - early retirement, or a period of respite in a calmer location. But things don’t stay calm for long. Before she’s even started her new job, Lesley is dragged into investigating a murder at one of England’s most iconic landmarks, the imposing Corfe Castle.
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1st time new author
- By Sue Casey on 22-03-2022
Publisher's Summary
A murdered woman, a haunted detective, and a killer with an axe to grind.
A woman is slaughtered in vicious attack, and left in an abandoned building, handcuffed to a chair.
Invited by a former colleague to join a new team in the South of England, DCI Jon Pilgrim takes on the case of the murdered young woman. Partnered with the captivating DS Kate O’Connell, they hunt for the killer.
The victims links to the local gangs seems to lead to an open and shut case, but Jon isn’t convinced. The killer seems to be sending a message. But what is it?
Just as things seem to be making sense, another body is found in a similar state.
This victim seems unrelated to the first, but it’s clearly the same killer.
Jon must deal with gang bosses, jealous partners, and come to terms with his own tragic past to find the killer before the death toll rises.
But as things escalate, Jon fears the past is about to repeat itself, and tear him apart.
Axe to Grind is a pulse-pounding new thriller from author A L Fraine. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, JM Dalgliesh, and Ian Rankin.
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- Kimberly
- 18-12-2021
Good first book to a series
Sets the scene of relationships past/present and world building. Personalities of the main characters are interesting enough to want to continue the series to find out more about their lives.
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- Ducky
- 17-12-2021
Fast paced.
Love this short series. Serial Killers, revenge and a touch of romance. What's not to love?
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- Antoinette Sellers
- 04-09-2021
Wonderful
Great book
I absolutely enjoyed it. The narrator was amazing.
I definitely recommend you give it a go
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- Nicole
- 02-05-2021
Great thriller
Great thriller with well developed characters and storyline. Definitely can’t wait to see what happens next with this crew!
I received a free copy and left my honest review
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- Andromeda's Twin
- 27-08-2021
Narrator is terrible and the story is too short.
Let's be clear here, this is not a novel, it's a short story (by King's standards) or a novella if we want to glorify it, but the fact remains that this is a very short story, it's not bad, as crime thrillers go, but it's brevity works against it and the narrator kills any other positive factors about this story with his terrible monotonous reading.
I do not recommend this unless you're desperate to be rid of a credit.
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- Ronald Betts
- 06-03-2022
Twists and turns
Life for DCI is not a happy one, trying to follow a ruthless serial killer is not easily one murdering young woman faster than they can keep up, all very interesting and well narrated which always helps.
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- VoraciousBookDragoness
- 24-12-2021
Story well written and great narration
I was given this free review copy at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Story well written and great narration.
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- Fred Jones
- 25-11-2021
Descent Story well narrated
A good Police procedural. A fast paced story generally well written. I found some of the dialogue felt a little off. But apart from that this was a enjoyable listen, it quickly finds its pace, has an interesting premise, good characters there is more to learn about in future stories. and an excellent climax. I liked the narration, the voice was easy to listen to and clear, the accents were generally good although they slip a little now and again. I found this an enjoyable way to spend a few hours. I received a complimentary copy from the narrator and am leaving a honest voluntary review.
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- Sue h
- 22-10-2021
Too much too soon
Although this was a good novel, it seemed too much, too soon. I will reserve my judgment until the next ..Thank
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- SandraL
- 06-08-2021
New series
Really enjoyed this first book in a series. Although this book is fairly short it packed in plenty of action. The story was entertaing with a thrilling finale. The main characters are likeable and realistic, and there was a bit of romance thrown into the mix. Looking forward to listening to book 2.
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- caroline wright
- 27-07-2021
Absolutely brilliant - story and narration
I listened to this and got really involved with the story. The narration really added to the story. The background also added to the story and set it up for the next book in the series.
Fully recommend
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- KelseyMac
- 09-07-2021
Yes yes and YES!
I really enjoyed this book and it’s so good to hear a crime book based in the UK instead of the cliche american locations!!
The character build up was great and it kept me guessing all the way until the end of the book. I would recommend this book to anyone who fancies a good listen!
The narrator really suited the characters to!
I will be keeping an eye out for more books in this series.
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- Calowaren
- 20-06-2021
Dark in places but a great read
This book started slowly but soon had me hooked. A little gory in places but nothing too terrible. Great interaction between characters and a clever plot that kept me guessing.
Narration was excellent and was great to listen to while driving my van between businesses. Made the day pass quicker and more pleasantly. Looking forward to the next in the series and I've since listened to the previous Kate O'Connell series too.
I received a free copy of this audiobook either from the narrator and am voluntarily writing an honest and unbiased review.
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- kathrine leach
- 11-05-2021
Enjoyed
Enjoyable listen, well written and good narrating. I would definitely listen to the next book in the series.
1 person found this helpful
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