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The Portsmouth Murders
- Solent Murder Mysteries 1
- Narrated by: Colin Mace
- Length: 6 hrs
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Summary
The game of cat and mouse begins...
Following an eight month suspension for gross misconduct, Detective Inspector Andy Horton returns to his job after the charges are dropped, but the stain on his career and personal life persists.
When Horton stumbles across a naked corpse, brutally bludgeoned, he sets out to find the killer. And while his colleagues want him off the case, fate has other plans. As a second body surfaces, chilling similarities send shivers down Horton's spine - is he the killer's next target? A gripping detective mystery perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, and Rachel McLean.
THE DETECTIVE
Abandoned as a child, DI Andy Horton grew up in a children’s home. Now he lives onboard his yacht in Southsea Marina. He rides a Harley-Davidson and never wears a suit or tie — unless it’s to go to court. He’s an instinctive copper and a man of contrasts, which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. He has a desperate need to belong, and yet is always just on the outside. Self-contained and afraid to show his feelings, but also a risk-taker that seeks justice.
THE SETTING
Portsmouth boasts a vibrant waterfront, a diverse multicultural population, an international port, a historic dockyard, and is home of the Royal Navy. Portsmouth Harbour is one of the busiest in the world — and one of the best places to hide a body, it seems. Set against the backdrop of the sea, the Solent area of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight is every detective’s worst nightmare. The sea is ever-changing and often the best clues get swept away by the tide.
Pauline Rowson is the author of twenty-four gripping, fast-paced, atmospheric crime novels including the popular SOLENT MURDER MYSTERY series featuring the rugged and troubled DI Andy Horton. She is a member of the Crime Writers' Association and the Society of Authors.
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- Kindle Customer
- 15-02-23
Loved this book!!
I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. The characters were very well-crafted and the story kept me engaged from beginning to end. The narrator was excellent, bringing each character to life and keeping the pace just right. I found myself rooting for DI Horton and I loved the author's descriptions of Portsmouth, which were so vivid that I could picture myself right there alongside DI Horton. Overall, I would highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a new crime series! Can't wait for the next one!
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- 26-02-23
Worked well for me
Overall enjoyable. There are a couple of cliches common to detective novels, but they did not spoil the enjoyment too much.
An enjoyable tale, well written and narrated.
My only gripe is that it finishes in a hurry. Almost as if the author was running out of space and had to conclude quickly. Other than that would certainly recommend.
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- TW
- 15-10-23
Enjoyable
A pleasant find with a good story & well narrated.
I actually only saw this book because Colin Mace is one of my favourite narrators.
Nice to have a whole new series to listen to. Highly recommend.
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- Kathryn Wragg
- 06-02-24
Unengaging narration.
I just couldn't get into this book at all and have returned it after an hour's listening. The narrator was very monotonous and boring to listen to, so I have no idea how good the story may have been.
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