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  • The Dead of Midwinter

  • DI Joseph Stone Crime Thrillers, Book 1
  • By: J.R. Sinclair
  • Narrated by: Patrick FitzSymons
  • Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

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The Dead of Midwinter

By: J.R. Sinclair
Narrated by: Patrick FitzSymons
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Publisher's Summary

How long does it take to make a murderer?

For 16 years, the Midwinter Butcher has been lurking in the shadows, committing ritualistic animal killings on the anniversary of DI Joseph Stone's son's tragic death. And ever since, Joseph has been desperate to bring them to justice.

Now living alone on a narrowboat in the heart of Oxford, the Irish detective has tried to put his shattered life back together. But with his superiors’ unwillingness to allocate the necessary resources, his quest for justice has been fruitless.

That is until he is teamed with the determined and driven DC Megan Taylor. Together, they begin to unravel the web of clues that leads them closer and closer to the truth. Soon it becomes clear that these animal murders were just a prelude to something much more sinister.

The clock is ticking, and with Joseph's daughter's life on the line, he and Megan must risk everything to catch the Midwinter Butcher before it's too late. Can they bring the killer to justice, and Joseph finally find closure, or will his daughter become the next victim in this twisted game of life and death?

The Dead of Midwinter is J.R. Sinclair's electrifying debut crime thriller. Sinclair's writing is a fresh and exciting new voice in the British crime fiction genre, sure to captivate fans of JD Kirk, TG Reid, Alex Smith, and J.E Mayhew. This is a must-listen for any crime enthusiast and will keep you guessing until the very end.

"Twisty, tangled, and totally addictive. I'm hooked!" (T.G. Reid)

"Sinister, exciting, J.R. Sinclair has it all!" (J.E. Mayhew)

©2023 J.R. Sinclair (P)2023 J.R. Sinclair

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Captivating

Until the end which was just a bit silly. I enjoyed the book until the final chapters and then just wanted it to hurry up and end. I will definitely try another book from the author though as the writing is good and this narrator very pleasant.

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good story

I enjoyed this story. the plot is fine as we're the main characters. narration easy to listen to. was the first book by this author

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