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The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle

DI Jan Talantire, Book 1

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The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle

By: Nick Louth
Narrated by: Mandy Weston
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Fifty years. Two deaths. One detective to solve an impossible case...

DI Jan Talantire is called to a cottage in Ilfracombe, where the female occupant is found dead, impaled with a crucifix. The woman, who had been renting the house for a few months, is well known locally, but the documents at the house indicate her real name is Ruth Lyle. The name means nothing to the young PC who found her, DI Talantire knows this cannot be the body of Ruth Lyle.

Because fifty years earlier, sixteen-year-old Ruth Lyle was murdered—stabbed by a crucifix, in exactly the same location. It is impossible for this to be the same Ruth Lyle, and yet the records are a match. DI Talantire must solve the ultimate riddle: how can a woman die twice?

A twisty and binge-worthy crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Kate Ellis.

©2023 Nick Louth (P)2024 W.F. Howes Ltd Mystery Police Procedurals Women Sleuths
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Found the idea of the 2 cases very interesting and how they were brought together

Interesting story line

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Nick Louth’s books are always good, but this is next level! The plot keeps you guessing and is definitely one out of the box!

Great twister!

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Easy listening and intriguing, the story finishes quickly with a long winded confession, rather than police interrogation.

A good story, well read.

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Usual ignorant bosses and baddies in authoritarian positions but a good plot and worthy procedures. Would listen to another in the series.

Worth a listen

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Crisp, well-paced female-led police procedural. The narration complements the material nicely. Character development limited, but there’ll be more in the sequel due April 2025, I presume.

Entertaining genre fiction

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