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  • The Dark Hours

  • DCI Harry Grimm Crime Thrillers, Book 13
  • By: David J. Gatward
  • Narrated by: Aubrey Parsons
  • Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (73 ratings)

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The Dark Hours

By: David J. Gatward
Narrated by: Aubrey Parsons
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Summary

A murder game. A real dead body. Can he help a friend through a torrent of danger?

DCI Harry Grimm smells trouble brewing. As the chief inspector and his team prepare for a harsh winter storm, a call comes in from an old pal that a remote PI training session in the Dales he is attending has abruptly ended in a suspicious death. And while the gruff detective struggles through a blizzard to reach the crime scene, the residents of a nearby house come to a fatal end.

Questioning the attendees in a bid to narrow down the list of suspects, Grimm worries about the treacherous weather isolating them from the rest of the Dales...and his overdue backup. But when a group of strangers arrives in search of an escape from the savage storm, he could be opening the door to another round of murders.

Can he keep everyone safe when the rules turn lethal?

The Dark Hours is the chilling 13th book in the DCI Harry Grimm Crime Thrillers series. If you like gritty protagonists, clever setups, and drama driven by the elements, then you’ll love David J. Gatward’s multi-layered mystery.

Buy The Dark Hours to survive until morning today!

Perfect for fans of L. J. Ross, J. D. Kirk, Adam Croft, Simon McCleave, Alex Smith, J. M. Dalgliesh, J. E. Mayhew, and J. R. Ellis.

©2023 David J. Gatward (P)2023 David J. Gatward

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Enjoyed every minute.

I enjoyed every minute of this story. Good plot. Great characters. I look forward to the next book from D@vid Gatward.

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Always delivers

Love these books, the characters and storylines and, of course, it’s all brought to life by a wonderful narrator.

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Just Brilliant

What a story! Couldn’t stop listening. All the threads come together nicely, with I suspect some feeders for the next book.

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Another can’t put down from David Gatwood.

Good story and narration. The author clearly has a love of Wensleydale and the surrounding area.

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Another brilliant story

I love these books.I’ve binged every one and they just get better.The characters grow beautifully and you really feel like you know them all like friends.Aubrey Parsons is a highly talented narrator with real warmth.Highly recommend and can’t wait for the next one

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Best ever.

Wasn't able to put this down . Such a gripping story . Cannot wait to star next one. I am so so sorry to see this is the last one . Please please want more.

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Okay waiting for the next!!!!!

Great I missed out on what Peter Jamie's was going to do next? Thanks

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Wow!

This is possibly the best Harry Grimm book so far... I seem to say that every time! Multiple issues in a snow bound Wensleydale keep Harry's team fully occupied in this the 13th episode in the series. a Murder Mystery weekend with a difference, a missing teenager, A couple trying to escape it all, Hen Courting... I mean Hare Coarsing, darned predictive text are all part of this enthralling tale. The ending is brilliant as would be expected from David Gatward as Harry manages to pull all the ends together. Very descriptive passages as the author waxes almost lyrical over the beutiful Yorkshire Dales all go to make this a must read. Aubrey Parsons narration is awesome and really finishes the book off. a definite 10 star listen.
I was kindly given a copy of the book by the narrator and voluntarily leave this honest review.

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Totally fab - unusual storyline

As always great narration of great writing. Strongly recommend this series
Can’t wait for the next one

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Love everyone of this series.

I love Grimm please keep him going. Every book has been brilliant. He is such a great character as are his team!!

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