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The Dark Wives
- Vera Stanhope, Book 11
- Narrated by: Janine Birkett
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
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Summary
'Expertly plotted and mesmerising' - Mick Herron
A local myth. A deadly threat.
Vera Stanhope, star of ITV's Vera, returns for her most shocking case so far . . .
I can't see anything. It's as if this house is on its own in the world, as if I'm on my own in the world and nobody would care if I died . . .
When a body is found on the common outside Rosebank, an isolated care home for troubled teens, DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work, and her only clue is the disappearance of fourteen-year-old resident Chloe. Vera can’t bring herself to believe that a teenager is responsible for the murder, but even she can’t dismiss the possibility.
Then, in the wilds of the Northumbrian countryside, near the Three Dark Wives standing stones, a second body is found. As folklore and fact begin to collide, Vera knows she has to find Chloe to get to the truth.
But it seems that there are dark secrets in their community - ones that may be far more dangerous than she could ever have believed . . .
The Dark Wives is the next thrilling mystery in the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling series from Ann Cleeves.
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'Like Rendell and James before her, like McDermid and Rankin today, Ann Cleeves is one of our secret chroniclers, charting – under cover of a series of expertly plotted and mesmerising crime novels – how we live now' - Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses
'Cleeves's Northumberland novels are strong on atmosphere, combing old-fashioned detective work with a modern take on class' - The Sunday Times
'A thoroughly engrossing thriller' - The Mail on Sunday
'One of Britain's best crime writers' - Daily Express
'A story that keeps you guessing until the end where all the clues are pulled together masterfully' - Reader review
'As stunning on the page as on TV' - Reader review
'The storyline, the characters and the atmosphere of North East England all fit together beautifully' - Reader review
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-09-24
Another brilliant "Vera" mystery.
Brilliantly written by Ann Cleeves as all Vera crime novels are. Listening on audible was an interesting way of enjoying this novel, very relaxing and totally enjoyable.
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- Kirsty C Davies
- 08-09-24
Very well constructed and relevant
I’m not always a Vera fan but this was definitely a very interesting one. The insight into the care system where the murder takes place seems very well researched and the backdrop of a village traditions made it the murder seem mystical as well as modern. It also followed on very well from the events of the Rising Tide.
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- Kindle Customer
- 28-09-24
Narration as always fantastic
Story as brilliant as ever and the narrator second to none. Loved it!
Would thoroughly recommend this audiobook.
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- Susan
- 16-09-24
Vintage Vera
Loved every syllable! Please don't ever retire Vera. I would really recommend any of these audiobooks (or the paper novels obviously) especially for people who have watched the tv series but really haven't got to know Vera as a person.
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- Graleon
- 26-09-24
it's nice to have Vera back again after so long
It seems an age since the whole team has been together, this time with a new member, I'm waiting now for the next thriller.
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- susan j marquis
- 17-09-24
Insight into plight of children’s services and the school academy set up.
Excellent character portrayal. Twists and turns in the plot. Keeping guessing until the very last chapters.
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- Zilpah
- 05-09-24
Vera back on top form
I enjoyed this story much more than the previous Vera book and found it difficult to stop listening during the first two thirds while Vera and her team were searching for the missing girl. Although Chloe was the focus, she remained a shadowy figure throughout, the other characters took centre stage and were well written. Once the perpetrator had been arrested the rest was an anti-climax, the excitement fizzled out and the last third of the book seemed flat as Vera unravelled the motivation for murder. As usual the male voices were excruciating especially Joe’s but fortunately I found the female voices to be much better on the ear in this reading.
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- practicalshopper
- 01-09-24
Excellent listen
Engrossing story as usual from this author, and well narrated. Overall an enjoyable listening experience
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- Christina
- 06-09-24
Another brilliant book by Ann Cleeves
I enjoyed every minute of listening to this new Vera book. The characters were engaging and the storyline was enthralling. I would certainly recommend this book to all Vera fans.
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- Mrs H
- 11-09-24
the twists and turns kept me guessing
l did not guess the murderer. Well written, all the Vera books are a very good read, l await the next one.
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