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Bitter Legacy

By: Dal MacLean
Narrated by: Gary Furlong
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London.

Detective Sergeant James Henderson's remarkable gut instincts have put him on a three-year fast track to becoming an inspector. But the advancement of his career has come at a cost. Gay, posh and eager to prove himself in the Metropolitan Police, James has allowed himself few chances for romance.

But when the murder of barrister Maria Curzon-Whyte lands in his lap, all that changes. His investigation leads him to a circle of irresistibly charming men. And though he knows better, James finds himself enticed into their company.

Soon his desire for photographer Ben Morgan challenges him to find a way into the other man's lifestyle of one-night stands and carefree promiscuity. At the same time his single murder case multiplies into a cruel pattern of violence and depravity.

But as the bodies pile up and shocking secrets come to light, James finds both his tumultuous private life and coveted career threatened by a bitter legacy.

Contains mature themes.

©2016 Dal Maclean (P)2019 Tantor Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime
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Loved this. Such a great mix of romance, mystery and angst with wonderful complicated and complex characters.

Sooo Good!

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This is everything I've ever wanted in a book! Suspense, Sex, Story did I say suspense!

GRIPPING!

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This is such an intriguing audio book I went for Ebook to audio I didn’t want to miss not a word spoken.
The relationships were awe inspiring.
I felt as if I could see the men and all characters, every character was extremely strong .
The narrator was awesome....

Just magnificent.

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The book started strong and engaging with intrigue and interesting characters. There the middle third though felt really hard to get through. It felt all over the place and found some of the character developments to be really challenging to persist through. I almost stopped listening. Very glad I didn’t - the final third picks up the tempo and story development and is 100% worth it. It makes the whole book.

Couldn’t understand how people said they were going to listen to it twice but I actually agree.

Performance was very good but with only downside that many of the main characters’ voices are very similar and it’s difficult to know who is speaking without really concentrating. Some less nuanced accents or modulations would be helpful. But still emotionally evocative and enjoyable.

Excellent story but beware the slog in the middle

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This is the perfect series for romance and crime lovers. I read all 3 books in 6 days, by staying up far too late!!

Couldn't put it down

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I have both the ebook and the audio of Bitter Legacy and, as book 2 is coming next year, I decided to relisten to the story. I enjoyed it just as much as I did the first time I read and then listened. I liked the characters and the story kept me listening. I was sorry when I had to get out of the car.
Highly recommended.

It's just as good the 2nd time round

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Some books should come with a warning “30% tedious setup; 70% utterly gripping.” I stopped but later restarted and am glad I did. This is very much a murder thriller, with an MM romance intricately tied in. And it’s not a traditional romance in the slightest - it’s gritty and disturbing. Such a refreshing change for an MM romance to be primarily about a truly excellent plot and a totally unconventional relationship. Fantastic narration as well.

Excellent plot and rocky romance

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A wonderfully constructed thriller with twist after twist. A credit to Dal Maclean indeed. Gary Furlong is superb, as usual.

Outstanding!

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Loved the characters. Both the romantic and crime elements were well covered. Binged it from start to finish. Highly recommended

Fantastic, riveting and climactic

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What a wonderful story and the narration is just so good. New author and narrator to me but I will certainly be following them now.

5 stars!!!

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