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The Impossible Dead

From the iconic #1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES

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The Impossible Dead

By: Ian Rankin
Narrated by: Peter Forbes
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Summary

 Malcolm Fox and his team are back, investigating whether fellow cops covered up for Detective Paul Carter. Carter has been found guilty of misconduct, but what should be a simple job is soon complicated by a brutal murder and a weapon that should not even exist.

A trail of revelations leads Fox back to 1985, a year of desperate unrest when letter-bombs and poisonous spores were sent to government offices, and kidnappings and murders were plotted. But while the body count rises the clock starts ticking, and a dramatic turn of events sees Fox in mortal danger.

Read by Peter Forbes

(p) 2011 Orion Publishing Group©2011 John Rebus Ltd Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction
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I loved the character Fox and his two side kicks. I especially love the narrator. He is my favourite. I follow him from audible to audible like a puppy.

This story has a quiet ebb and flow. Fox is an interesting character, not the most charismatic but I liked him. I've just ordered more Ian Rankin to listen to but not with my narrator. 😩

Twists and turns

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What made the experience of listening to The Impossible Dead the most enjoyable?

It was nice to see policing from the perspective of "The Complaints" team.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Impossible Dead?

I really enjoyed the scene in the cottage at the connection there seemed to be between Fox and the older Carter.

What does Peter Forbes bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

The narrator, Peter Forbes is just fabulous. Brings a professionalism to the narration not enjoyed in the Rebus series. Subtle and "real" expression in his voice.

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

Yes, time permitting I would have done just that.

Any additional comments?

Lets hope this is a new teaming between Rankin and Forbes.

Hopefully the start of a New Series !

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Good grief - how boring is this load of rubbish despite my favourite narrator

Even Peter Forbes could not save this garbage

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