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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 (36 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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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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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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The Dark Hours

Another fabulous story Listened to it over a day and a half. Can’t wait for the next book. Janet, Kent

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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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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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Fantastic as always!

An intriguing tale of murder and mayhem as always from this author. The characters are well-rounded and credible and have come to feel like friends and the story-lines are suspenseful and riveting.
Love this series!

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Great story excellent narration usual intrigue and well written and detailed plot wonderful story telling

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Love this series

Harry Grimm is a great character. These books go along at a good pace. The narration is excellent

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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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  • JnlD
  • 07-05-23

My favorite Grimm novel so far

I enjoyed The Dark Hours and imo it’s the best plot to date in series. Have come to really enjoy the narrator’s unique voice.

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 03-05-23

Love it

Love David Gatward and his Grimm series. This was excellent! I have throughly enjoyed it! I can’t wait for the next in the series!

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  • wisconsinclark
  • 23-04-23

Truly Clever, so much fun

I love this series. Right away, the snowstorm gets us involved in several different goings on. You know each incident will be important to finishing the puzzle of who, what , where and why. The fun is how they all come together, which takes us to non stop listening. I expecially aporeciate Mr Gatward's trust in his readers, and does not rehash previous books to bring his readers up to date.

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  • G. Wayne Tilman
  • 15-04-23

Each one better!

A superlative series! Great development of supporting role characters. Many great twists and turns. A must read!

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 11-04-23

Absolutely fabulous!!

This is hands down my favorite Grimm book! I couldn’t stop listening! All the mysteries going on was captivating! The plot, the characters, all of it was just excellent!! Bravo!!!

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  • C P Heaney
  • 06-04-23

Thrilling

Just Excellent. It seems that the DCI Harry Grimm series just keeps getting better and better with each new book. This was terrific. Can’t wait for the next!!!!!

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  • S. Rock
  • 25-03-23

Outstanding!

He's done it again :) The various plot lines are woven together like a tapestry. I can't wait for the next one.

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  • Clifford K.
  • 16-03-23

I forgot how much I enjoyed this series

This is the latest book and the author continues to write well developed plots with interesting characters. it has classical evil but not so dark that you shudder. Aubrey Parsons gives another great performance. I may actually reread the series or we listen to everything He's such a great character!