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Death in the Woods

By: Bernie Steadman
Narrated by: Greg Wagland
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Meet Detective Inspector Dan Hellier, a man who needs to redeem his career and catch a killer.

Soon after DI Hellier returns home to Exeter under a cloud, the body of a talented young singer is found in the woods. When her death reveals links to the boss of a recording studio, a predatory gang and a school music teacher, Hellier knows he has his work cut out. Before more innocent people are put in danger, Hellier will need to untangle the web of lies and work out which of many suspects are guilty of murder.

If you are a fan of Joy Ellis, Faith Martin and LJ Ross, then you'll love Bernie Steadman's new West County Crime Mystery Series.

©2015 Bernie Steadman (P)2018 W. F. Howes Ltd
Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Traditional Detectives

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Excellent

Really enjoyable police procedural. Good length, relatable characters and easy writing style that draws you in.

loved it and looking forward to the rest of the series

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Well written

Great plot, interesting twists, different from the normal detective book. Can't wait to red the next one

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Poor narration good story

The narration lacked emotion. A car chase and an informal chat were read with the same tone. Story seemed quite good though, lots of layers, twists and turns. I’d be interested to hear more, with a different narrator.

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the unfolding of horror without being unnecessary graphic

cleverly written leading the listener this way & that & painting colourful pictures of the various characters both good, vulnerable and bad. The narration was brilliant

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Nice characters

Not too sensational. Believable and relatable. Good narrator too. Would listen to more in series.

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Well worth listening to

I liked it from start to finish. The story was easy to follow, intriguing and at times tense. The characters were both interesting and complex enough to hold your interest.

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excellent plot

my first encounter with DCI Dan but won't be my last, enjoyed the twists and turns of the plot and the various characters all very believe able, easy to listen to narrator

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honest writing. very enjoyable

I loved the honesty of the authors portrayal of the characters. walked round with earphones in all day....unputdownable!

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good story and v.good narration

I do think Dan deserves to be demoted. I think Sally would make a much better DI. however, I'm willing to see if his aptitude and ability really does improve.

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Enjoyable journey with twists and turns

Very enjoyable listen with relatable characters and plots. Lots of sub plots that merge into one. An enjoyable listen.

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