Blood Runs Deep
DS Malkie McCulloch, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Angus King
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By:
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Doug Sinclair
About this listen
Family ties can be deadly
In the shadow of the Pentland Hills, a man has been callously struck down in front of his home. Tyre marks suggest it was no accidental hit-and-run. Somebody wanted him dead and as the man fights for every breath, they might still get their wish.
Grappling with the demons he thought he could leave behind after months away on enforced leave, D.S. Malkie McCulloch resists pressure from his superiors to pass the case on to the road policing unit, convinced that whoever was behind the wheel will be waiting for the chance to finish the job.
With the help of his partner DCI Steph Lang, Malkie uncovers evidence that leads him to a former soldier suffering with PTSD. Risking his already tarnished career – and his life – he must unpick a complex web of family ties, deception, and greed to reveal the secrets at the heart of the case. When the former soldier decides to take justice into his own hands, and a key witness reveals information that implicates somebody within the police, can Malkie piece together the truth before the body count soars?
The first in an utterly gripping new Scottish crime thriller series featuring DS Malkie McCulloch, a brilliantly complex detective who will risk everything to protect the innocent. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, JM Dalgliesh and JD Kirk.
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- Risque
- 04-05-24
storyline was easy to follow.
written as "tell" not "show" so it was a bit boring in places. saved by A King's narration which was excellent as usua
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- TW
- 18-02-24
Good Start
Pretty good start to a new series. Lots going on plot wise and characters with all sorts of flaws.
I did pause at the beginning when the back story of Malkie was he was ‘damaged’ et cetera because I was expecting something different for a change, but I was glad I persevered.
Steph is ace and I would have had to slap Malkie several times if I was her. There is also a lot more to come out too regarding her background so that will hopefully be interesting.
The story arc that delves into PTSD of an ex soldier is well done and really did ensure we felt the utter angst and despair felt in addition to other symptoms. It was all aided by the very talented Angus King who really does get into character so well. This makes audiobooks so powerful at times.
Looking forward to the next book.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-09-24
excellent narration but I found myself not gripped by the story
I would probably recommend and I will try the next book but wasn't hooked throughout. great narration
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- Loraine Brennan
- 09-02-24
Nice Start to a Possibly Great Series
As Police procedurals go the characters are the pretty standard flawed individuals we see in most books but its the writing that puts this book a notch above the usual. The way PTSD was handled was so insightful and well written that you really felt for the character. The back story of all the main characters wasn't, as is so often the case, all revealed in the first book so this one leaves you looking forward to the next in the series to see what's made them who they are.
Doug Sinclair is definitely an author to look out for in the future.
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- Anson Fraser
- 27-04-24
Good performance of a mediocre story
Angus King's storytelling is as always impeccable and is the main reason I persevered with this book.
The main character's crippling self-pity although understandable at the start of the story soon became irritating as every decision was overanalyzed leading to quite unbelievable plot turns.
The plot was pretty predictable to the point of wishing the main characters would hurry up and solve this to finish the book.
Ok first book, but the main character's self-pity really needs dialed down.
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- Elaine Gribben
- 04-02-24
An excellent listen!
I really enjoyed this book. This is new author to me but I'll definitely be back for more. Complex characters and relationships, written with real empathy for sufferers of PTSD and depression. It is refreshing to see male characters express emotions. The dynamics between Malky and Steph were great, and I can see more developing in her backstory. The icing on the cake was the wonderful Angus King's excellent performance breathing life into the characters.
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- Wac61
- 25-04-24
Great read / listen.
Great new series to listen to. fave narrator as well. Love the characters especially the feisty Steph. Can't wait for next book.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-08-24
Love the voice
a Nice listen. I liked both the story, the characters and the reader. Thanks for a good few hours in a gloomy setting.
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-09-24
Nothing.
I just couldn’t get into it. I found it just boring & too full of psycho babble!
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- Ms D.
- 19-08-24
Well earned nickname
Yet another policeman who makes ludicrous decisions, suffers from guilt, and is full of self pity. Fair play, at least he’s not alcoholic.
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