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  • DCI Kenny Murrain, Book 1
  • By: Alex Walters
  • Narrated by: Greg Wagland
  • Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (852 ratings)
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Late Checkout

By: Alex Walters
Narrated by: Greg Wagland
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Summary

DCI Kenny Murrain sees, hears and feels things that others do not. It’s a gift but also a curse. 

When he wakes to the phantom sound of screaming, he knows a murder has been committed, but not where or why. Then a woman’s body is found in a Stockport hotel room. It’s a murder that seems both frenzied and carefully planned, the scene expertly cleansed of any evidence. 

Over the following days, more bodies are discovered. The same frenzied attacks, the same meticulous planning. The same killer. The victims all have links to one man, a police colleague with a dark past. But Murrain discovers a more unexpected connection - with Marie Donovan, a former undercover officer now part of Murrain’s own team. 

©2016 Alex Walters (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd

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“An intriguing police procedural, with a formidable sleuth...” (The Sunday Telegraph)

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A decent listen

A good book, well written and well worth a listen.
A few reviews knock the delivery but seemed fine with me, and the no break between chapters some mentioned seems to have been sorted.
Listened to this as it was part of the inclusive deal, wouldn’t have chosen to download it otherwise, however I’ve been suckered in and will definitely get the second book in the series. The weakest part of the book were the last 15 minutes or so which is why it scored a 4 star rather than 5 and there were a few parts of the plot that were a little weak and one aspect near the end that didn’t seem to be explained but might come in a later book.
Worth listening to and would make a great TV series…. though would probably need altering a little to fit the present formulaic requirements of the present TV commissioners.

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Gripping

First Audible title for my with this author
An exciting story line with a twist at the end. Very enjoyable

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worth listening too

enjoyable but somewhat confusing. I got the characters mixed up a lot but that happens these days so could be me. I liked most of the characters which is important and the story moved along well. I will try another by this author.

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Easy read

I worked out who the killer was very early on. The narrator does not have a big range of voice,s and I had trouble working out who was speaking at times. Never the less I did enjoy it.

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I loved the gentle depth of the characters

Really enjoyed it. Very full flavoured. Great repartee between the different characters. great story and great narration. Thank you

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Excellent story great characters

Really enjoyed this, twisty and grounded. Great book, would recommend. Going on to the rest of the series

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Good characters.

Fast moving story that you didn’t want to put down . Lots of twists and multiple suspects

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A good listen

A little confusing at first because it was hard to separate the many characters.

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A good 'who dunnit'

Excellent reading. it filled my Sunday nicely. I will certainly try more from this author

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The story was good Loved the detective with a “feeling”

Was enjoying the story wondering where it’s going then suddenly it’s over -as if “That’s enough -wind it up” -need more owith a better ending f this detective-

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