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Avenge the Dead
- Narrated by: David Monteath
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
Sometimes murder is the only way to get even…
The gripping new Scottish crime thriller that you won’t be able to put down. Perfect for fans of L J Ross and Val McDermid.
‘A deliciously dark and twisted tale that kept me reading late into the night’ Graham Smith, bestselling author of A Body in the Lakes
Four friends with dark secrets. One killer out for revenge.
DI Frank Farrell and DS McLeod are tasked with investigating the brutal murder of a defence solicitor’s wife in Dumfries.
It’s been over a year since they left the town after an investigation robbed them of a dear friend. But now they’re back and must find a way to move on.
When the son of another defence solicitor is murdered, a strange tattoo etched on his body, the case takes them into darker, more disturbing territory.
It leads them back into the past – to a horrific fire in a cottage that took a woman’s life, to four friends harbouring dark secrets – and finally to a killer waiting patiently for revenge.
Praise for Avenge the Dead
‘Expertly plotted, I was completely engrossed in the investigation and the lives of the characters, there were twists and turns all the way through keeping me on the edge of my seat… definitely a “just one more chapter” kind of read!’ Sharon Bairden, Chapter in My Life
Critic reviews
‘Dark, twisting and utterly absorbing; this series just gets better and better’ M. W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show
‘A pacy and dark police procedural with an original protagonist. DI Farrell is a character to cherish and Jackie Baldwin is a writer to watch out for. She’s going to be huge’ Michael Wood
‘An extraordinarily well crafted police procedural. A real page turner’ Tana Collins
‘Kept me hooked until the last page – Jackie Baldwin is back with her trademark assured characters and deft handling of the twists and turns in a fascinating plot’ Mary-Jane Riley
‘A complex, gripping and fast-paced thriller, handled by Jackie Baldwin with impressive skill and technique’ Aline Templeton
‘Gripping … a compelling and authentic page-turner’ Sunday Mail
'A thrilling, pacy police procedural with a very humane heart beating at its core’ Caro Ramsey
‘British crime fiction has a rising star. DI Frank Farrell is flawed, layered and utterly compelling. The plot is intriguing, the supporting characters well-rounded, and the psychology of Catholicism is subtle and effective. A great read’ Mike Craven, author of the D. I. Avison Fluke series
‘Jackie Baldwin is an exciting author whose debut novel is one which will stay with me for a long time … the more I read, the faster I found myself turning the pages … I’m already wondering how long it’ll be before I can read the next instalment’ CrimeSquad.com
‘In her striking debut novel, Jackie Baldwin demonstrates an ease with police procedure, an ear for character and an eye for a strong storytelling. Really looking forward to seeing where she goes next’ Michael Malone
‘Stark and lean, yet deeply layered writing marks Jackie Baldwin out as a rising star on the British crime fiction scene. Dead Man’s Prayer is a compelling, thrilling read, and DI Frank Farrell a character I look forward to meeting again’ Matt Hilton, bestselling author of the Joe Hunter thrillers
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- Sarah McCaffrey
- 06-01-23
No Denzil Meyrik but…
I accidentally listened to this first when it’s the third book in the series, aside from slight confusion on my part, I got to know the characters well and enjoyed the journey. I love David Monteath as a narrator and as usual he bought this to life brilliantly. I didn’t feel as attached however to these characters as I have done to others in this genre (Namely Denzil Meyricks DCI Daley novels) but that may change as I go back and listen to the other books.
If you like this genre, I am sure you will enjoy this.
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-02-23
a good story
A good story that has a few twists and turns. David Monteath is perhaps my favourite narrator.
the will they won't they get together of the 2 man characters will continue to the next book. Easy listening and enjoyable
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- TW
- 04-01-24
Excellent
This is another cracking book in the DI Frank Farrell series. I really hope there is going to be at least another book or so to follow on.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-01-23
Loved it
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, David Monteath brilliant as always, I really liked the story and the characters, not too graphic which was good, i did see some negative reviews I guess it’s not for everyone but I recommend this book
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- barbara
- 29-01-23
clever plot
another good intriguing tartan noir Jackie Baldwin listen . as always read expertly by David Monteath 5* all round
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-06-22
Dull and confusing
I've listened to so many Tartan Noir type books and in comparison I found this dull, depressing and confusing.
There seemed to be too many characters and the narrator had the same voice for all of them. I felt there was no passion or fire in his narration when the story came to a dramatic part. All the characters came across as troubled or grumpy. I found the story itself jumped from one topic to another without much natural flow and the the climax was ridiculous and disappointing. I didn't return it because I was quite a way through before I realised it was going nowhere and I was confused about the characters.
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