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Perfect Remains

By: Helen Fields
Narrated by: Robin Laing
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Get hooked on the first book in the Edinburgh-set DI Luc Callanach series from the million-copy internationally bestselling author.

‘I love, love, LOVE Perfect Remains!’ Reader review

‘A superb debut!’ Reader review

‘Without doubt, this is one of the best first detective series I have ever read.’ Woman’s Way Magazine

On a remote Highland mountain, the body of Elaine Buxton is burning. All that will be left to identify the respected lawyer are her teeth and a fragment of clothing.

In the concealed back room of a house in Edinburgh, the real Elaine Buxton screams into the darkness…

Detective Inspector Luc Callanach has barely set foot in his new office when Elaine’s missing persons case is escalated to a murder investigation. Having left behind a promising career at Interpol, he’s eager to prove himself to his new team. But Edinburgh, he discovers, is a long way from Lyon, and Elaine’s killer has covered his tracks with meticulous care.

It’s not long before another successful woman is abducted from her doorstep, and Callanach finds himself in a race against the clock. Or so he believes … The real fate of the women will prove more twisted than he could have ever imagined.

Fans of Angela Marson, Mark Billingham and M. J. Aldridge will be gripped by this chilling journey into the mind of a troubled killer.

©2017 Helen Fields
Crime Thrillers Genre Fiction Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Disappearance
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Critic Reviews

‘Must read! With nail-biting twists at every turn, [Perfect Remains] will have readers gripped from start to finish.’ Closer
‘Read it in two sittings. I literally had no choice. A fast and enthralling thriller, pitting a new, very human hero against one of the scariest psychos I've yet encountered in crime fiction.’ Sunday Times bestseller, Paul Finch
‘Without doubt, this is one of the best first detective series I have read.’ Woman’s Way Magazine
‘Genuinely chilling.’ Saga Magazine
‘Watch out Rebus, McRae and Perez there’s a new detective in the running to become Scotland’s fictional top cop…a real cracker of a page-turner that is truly difficult to put down.’ Scotland Correspondent
‘[An] absolute corker of a debut crime novel… a brilliantly plotted start to what I hope will be a long series.’ The Herald
‘A smashing debut novel.’ Fife Free Press
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Great book, well read. Will look for other books by the author.

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Looking forward to this series. Two great characters in the lead with excellent chemistry. Set in the wonderful city of Edinburgh, two plots are cleverly wound together with just enough twists to keep you listening. Can’t wait to listen to book two with the great voice and easy characterisation of the narrator.. Highly recommended!

Intriguing plot and fabulous characters

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I have read the book and now listened to it as well! To this day, my favourite crime series.

Excellent!

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A genuine one-sitting book. The plotting and sub-plotting are meticulous and the characters are well-rounded and maintained my interest from beginning to end.
Bring on book two!

Enjoyable

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It took me a little time to get used to the Scottish accent, most of my audio books have been English, American or Australian narrators, but once I was able to tune in I really enjoyed the dynamics between the two detectives and their colleagues.

I believe I have a new addictive detective series to love!

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