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A Secret to Die For

DCI Cook Murder Mystery, Book 2

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A Secret to Die For

By: Jack Cartwright
Narrated by: Graham Mack
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Terrible secrets never die, terrible people do

A ninety-eight-year-old landowner being found dead in his home comes as no surprise to DCI Charles Cook. But the way that Hugo Garfield died is beyond suspicious - hanging from a chandelier in his sprawling Lincolnshire country estate.

As DCI Cook and his team delve into the victim's darkand twisted past, it soon becomes clear that not only did Hugo Garfield have more than a few enemies, but the motive for his murder could lie buried deep in the past.

For Cook and his team, this is no ordinary investigation, but for those who knew Hugo Garfield, his death marks the promise of a truth that nobody can bear to hear.

Who would want to murder a dying man so brutally? How has the story remained untold for so long? And can DCI Cook and his team unravel some of the darkest secrets in local history?

From the bestselling author of the Wild Fens Murder Mysteries, A Secret To Die For is the second installment inthe DCI Cook Murder Mystery series and is perfect for fans of rural crime authors such as JM Dalgliesh, LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, Ann Cleeves, and Val McDermid.

A breathtaking murder mystery that you will never forget, inspired by a classic Dickens tale that we all know and love.

©2024 Jack Cartwright (P)2024 Jack Cartwright Crime Crime Thrillers Murder Thriller & Suspense Mystery Fiction

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I've been an Audible member for several years and have never written a review before. However, I felt I had to leave a review for this book
I absolutely loved the twists and turns of the story, but I hated the narration - sorry, but it didn't make for a good listen!

Loved the story....

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The Transition between time periods are so smooth it’s easy to follow the storyline. I absolutely love listening to Graham Mack.

Another excellent story from Jack Cartwright.

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this storyline enthralled me from the start . I listened to it every available moment I had it was that good. it was well written , you swung from one person to the other throughout the story wondering if they were the culprit. . I don't normally like books that go back and forth through time however this was very easy to follow and see where each time period blended with the next. The main character was so well portrayed you felt you really knew him , and the way the story line progressed was just riveting. i like the way it includes characters from the Fells books it makes them blend well. . I admit it made me cry in places and it feels like a loss that I don't have another book to follow it up with. I really hope there is a book 3 coming as would like to see his character develop more .I love the narrator, felt he really told the story well ! a brilliant book

Best audio book i have ever listened to !!

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Although in the same series this book took a different form from book one going back in time and then to the current day. I often struggle with these and find I get lost, but not with this book. The excellent writing and narration made it very obvious whether it was present day or historical. As in book one I thought I knew who had done it, I definitely knew who I wanted to be guilty but with a final few twists and turns I was totally wrong. Brilliant writing and I am now moving on to discover everything else written by this brilliant author.

Highly recommend this one

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Excellent story line. Deep complex and kept my interest all the way through. Had no idea of the ending before it ended.

Very deep and complex

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The characters built so well. The woven story line. Really is until the end when it all produces the cloth from which a timeless suit is made. Tenderness and compassion throughout covering many delicate issues which are dealt with heart and love .

Amazing story with twists and turns like no other

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Another excellent book from Jack Cartwright - with a narrator who is second to none - i would say probably Jacks best book yet - loved every second of it - as always was so sad when it came to end - am now going to listen to Jacks ‘Fens Series’ from the start (for the 3rd time round) - seriously can not wait for the next instalment in this series - bravo Jack and Graham 🥰🥰

Superb story - superb narrator

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Have listened to all Jacks books and have to say this is my least favourite. Nearly gave up but pleased I didnt. Not sure I remember the 70’s as its portrayed in this though.

Slow to start but gets better

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I enjoyed the Wild Fens books greatly so wondered if these would be as good but I needn’t have worried. Great story with twists and turns and can’t wait for the next one.

Great stories

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The historical detail of 1971 is not correct. It is more of the late 1950s and early 1960s. But, i still enjoyed the audio book.

1971

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