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The Dead House

A chilling British detective crime thriller

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The Dead House

By: Harry Bingham
Narrated by: Siriol Jenkins
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Summary
 When the body of a young woman is found in an old 'dead house' - the annexe where the dead were stored before burial in medieval times - of a tiny Welsh church, it seems that past and present have come together in a bizarre and horrifying way. For DC Fiona Griffiths, the girl - a murder victim whose corpse was laid out with obvious tenderness - represents an irresistibly intriguing puzzle, given Fiona's unusual empathy with the dead. And when her investigations lead her to an obscure and secretive monastery hidden in a remote valley, she finds that the dead girl is far from the only victim of a sinister melding of modern crime and medieval religious practices. Only Fiona is capable of putting the mismatched pieces together in this disturbing puzzle, but immersing herself in this dark and obsessive world could threaten her fragile grip on her own sanity.

Read by Siriol Jenkins

(p) 2016 Orion Publishing Group©2016 Harry Bingham Crime Fiction Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Crime Detective

Critic Reviews

Praise for gripping, atmospheric crime thriller THE DEAD HOUSE: Chilling, atmospheric and so gripping it hurts. The Dead House is a masterpiece. You won't read a better crime novel this year (MARK EDWARDS)
Intriguing and compelling - I love Fiona Griffiths (SHARON BOLTON)
In a word - brilliant. One of the most enjoyable crime novels I've read in a while (JAMES OSWALD)
Compelling and claustrophobic. Without a doubt, Fiona Griffiths is one of crime's most memorable heroines (SARAH HILARY)
One of the most interesting and complicated protagonists in current UK crime fiction. Truly unforgettable (MICK HERRON)
Fiona Griffiths is a wonderful character, an absolute breath of fresh air. The Dead House had me intrigued from the start and I can't wait for more from my new favourite heroine (JENNY BLACKHURST)
Fiona Griffiths is one of the most unusual and engaging characters in British crime fiction. Those who haven't yet encountered Fiona will be drawn into a beautifully crafted world (SINEAD CROWLEY)
Gripping ... Fiona Griffiths kept me hooked to the last page and left me hungry for more (RACHEL ABBOTT)
Griffiths gets more interesting with each book
Compelling...a new crime talent to treasure
The unwinding of a clever plot is interesting and the depiction of unfamiliar men masterly
Brilliant. Only one issue stands out after this novel: why aren't Harry Bingham's books number one on every chart? This is the fifth Griffiths novel... I, for one, will be going out and getting the others. Immediately. So should you
'A terrific, intriguing heroine.'
'Five novels in, Bingham has his protagonist's voice down pat... A series that, you'd guess is in its pomp. Its lead is established, even familiar, yet maintains enough secrets to keep you reading. Impressive.'
'Hallelujah, a new case for DS Fiona Griffiths, and it's as wildly wacky and entertaining as I hoped.'
'I am an out and out fan of Fiona's. She will go down in literary crime history as a strong contender for the most memorable character ever. Bravo, Harry! Keep going!'
'Bingham's cop is an original and complex character; a different kind of policewoman... The Dead House is book five in the series, though the first I have read, meaning I am tracking the previous four urgently, to find out more about Fiona Griffiths, a truly fascinating character.
'I have been sufficiently intrigued by Fiona to go back to the first book in the series... This has caused me to abandon the novel I had started and[sic] lots of things I should be reading.'
'I could go, probably even without giving away the plot... but you really should discover Fiona for yourself'
All stars
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I love this book series, it is dark, intriguing and at times, humerous. The narrator is fantastic.

Another brilliant story by Harry Bingham

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Where does The Dead House rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's one of the best

What other book might you compare The Dead House to, and why?

I have preferred this book out of all the Fiona Griffith stories. An excellent plot .

Which character – as performed by Siriol Jenkins – was your favourite?

In this story definitely Fiona

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes definitely

Any additional comments?

I now have to sadly wait till the next instalment 🙁

I loved this book

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