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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
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (106 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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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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Once again an Intriguing listen

Well narrated , with that subtle touch of difference to be able to tell the characters apart,
Stories are well crafted with a human touch, The crimes are not perpetrated by the usual habitually violent criminal types, With those left in a past life and hinted on by a reference now and again, with a particular one that still haunts D C Smith, even though finalised.
I get moments of a Frost type main character along with his contempt of the top brass.
Looking forward t9 the next book, which may or may not tie up a loose end.

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great stories and narration

DC Smith is now one my favourite detectives. the stories and characters are so good and all.have back stories that develop over the series. excellent narration

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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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Not the best in the series

I was disappointed with this storyline. The writing is still excellent but I found the story dull and was lucky to finish. Please learn when to use who/whom. Surely the editor should have picked this up. Great narration.

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Poor narrator

Narration very disappointing hard to handle the story, I just gave up, I have another Peter Grainger to read so hope I like that one

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Highly engaging, humorous and witty

Another enjoyable book. Love the characters, especially Smith who isn’t as jaded as some Detectives.

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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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poor performance

dreadful narration, couldn't listen any more after 4 chapters. the worst title I've bought in 2 years!

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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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