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The Bonnie Dead

DCI Lomond Crime Thrillers, Book 1

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The Bonnie Dead

By: Andrew Raymond
Narrated by: Angus King
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A stolen child. A killer stalking the streets of Glasgow. A troubled detective running out of time.

Five years ago, DCI John Lomond led the search for notorious Glasgow child-killer ‘The Sandman', until personal tragedy forced him off the case.

In Lomond's absence, the killer was never found.

Now, with nothing but work left in his life, Lomond remains obsessed with the case–despite the nightmares it brings.

When a child is abducted in similar Sandman fashion from an affluent Glasgow suburb, Lomond is brought in to find them before it's too late.

But the only forensic evidence belongs to a little girl who was abducted and murdered twenty years ago.

Could the Sandman's identity lie buried in the coldest of cold cases? Or is a new killer about to claim their first victim?

The Bonnie Dead is the explosive debut Scottish crime thriller from Andrew Raymond–author of Amazon number one political thriller Official Secrets, which has now sold over 100,000 copies.

Shot through with dark Glaswegian humour and thrilling twists, he captures the voices of his beloved home city, taking you into its hidden depths, and the iconic hills and glens of nearby Loch Lomond and Arran.

If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Stuart MacBride, this addictive thriller will have you gripped until its haunting, heart-in-the-mouth climax.

©2022 Andrew Raymond (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd
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my first time listening to RAYMOND, I will definitely buy another one of his. Lots of twists, good characters and I had no clue who it was!
As for the narrator...you cannot go wrong with him, I have not so secret crush on Angas 🙂

new fan here!

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i love a maverick Scottish DI and this one is shaping up okay. Not quite 5 stars as he's a bit of a cliche -- and very earnest. The inevitable bleak backstory (which comes off as a bit of a digression) is even more bleak than normal.

The story wasn't perfect -- the prime suspect being a bit implausible. Hoping the series can lift a little.

Good but formulaic

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Terrific story, lots of plot twists.
Started a little slowly, but a great ending.
Loved the different characters portrayed.

More twists and turns than a tornado!

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Enjoyable read in all facets….great plot, mostly smooth and logical narrative as well as a silky narrator bringing the story to life.

Gripping story and superbly read

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I really enjoy books like this. The characters were varied and the story was interesting, with a surprising conclusion. I’ll be reading another one soon!

A Great Read

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Enjoyed this book. A gripping plot, that kept you guessing. Looking forward to the next in the series.

Nicely done

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I will listen to Angus King narrate literally anything. Gets the gritty Scottish crime drama done perfectly

Angus King is the GOAT

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Hard to stop listening. Well written. Awesome narration by Angus King. I will now have to listen to all Andrew Raymonds other books

one of my new favourite authors

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Really enjoyed listening to this book. Great story with lots of twists and turns.
Best narrator ever!!!!

Love this!

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I so enjoyed both the storyline and the narrator. The story twisted and turned as well as introduced you to the team. A nice change definitely wanting more.

Hopefully another series to add to my list.

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