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The Skeleton Road

By: Val McDermid
Narrated by: Cathleen McCarron
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Summary
 The third book in the Karen Pirie series, from No. 1 bestselling author Val McDermid.

When a skeleton is discovered hidden at the top of a crumbling, gothic building in Edinburgh, Detective Chief Inspector Karen Pirie is faced with the unenviable task of identifying the bones. As Karen's investigation gathers momentum, she is drawn deeper into a dark world of intrigue and betrayal.

Meanwhile, someone is taking the law into their own hands in the name of justice and revenge -- but when present resentment collides with secrets of the past, the truth is more shocking than anyone could have imagined . . .

From number one bestseller, Val McDermid comes an atmospheric, spine-chilling tour de force -- her richest and most accomplished psychological thriller to date.

“The real mistress of psychological gripping thrillers. No one can tell or plot a story like she can.” DAILY EXPRESS©2014 Val McDermid (P)2014 W.F. Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Suspense Cold Case

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This book needed my full attention in the beginning once I got all the threads straight in my mind. I really enjoyed this book.
Narrated by: Cathleen McCarron she’s brilliant.

Great book

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Unfortunately the narration did not provide the same clarity, depth and character definition as the Tony Hill & Carol Jordan series. Very disappointed, I couldn't listen to anymore after Chapter one!

Sadly the narration was unbearable. many of the characters and accents sounded the same.

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Thank you once again Val McDermid and Cathleen McCarron for another outstanding addition to Karen Pririe's universe.

Could not turn it off!

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hi I'd like to say I loved that the reader was Scottish..it added a realistic feel to it, even though it was hard to understand in spots but I got the book because of this & was pleased with the out come, thank you

my first auto book ever,

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. A good read that ended with a twist that will surprise.

Great ending

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