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The Village Killer
- DI Barton, Book 7
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
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Summary
The BRAND NEW Barton thriller from the bestselling Ross Greenwood.
After three years behind a desk, Inspector John Barton wonders if he’s still got what it takes.
An opportunity arises to return to Major Crimes, so he jumps at it, after all he’s been around the block a few times. When he and his team are called in to investigate an attempted murder which seems to be linked to the case of a missing child, Barton is immediately thrust back into the life of a detective – early mornings, late nights and endless pressure to get to the truth.
Then a man dies.
Something deadly is going on behind the high walls and imposing gates of the mansions in the sleepy village of Castor. The locals are keeping each other’s secrets and if Barton doesn’t find out why soon, the bodies will start mounting up.
The Village Killer knows who’s next, and the clock is ticking…
The book all Ross Greenwood fans have been waiting for - Barton is Back! Ross Greenwood returns to his bestselling series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Ian Rankin.
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- Sadie
- 19-11-24
Great to have DI Barton back
Brilliant to have Barton back after a long wait. Great storyline and I love that it is more than just murder investigation, its about people regardless of which side they tread.
Narration is excellent as always by David Thorpe.
Looking forward to the next instalment.
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- Nay W.
- 05-11-24
Barton is back!
Not as good as I’d hoped but still lovely to hear David Thorpe as Barton again. Such a wonderful performance and the crew I grew to love working together again. Overall a good little listen and an awesome set of characters!
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- Agsy
- 04-11-24
Barton
I've missed Barton & the gang. There's a lot of story going on and it's great. Winning combination of author and narrator.
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- TW
- 05-11-24
Welcome back Barton
It was so nice to have Barton & the Gang back again. Such good humour between the characters as they navigate their changes in life while investigating serious crimes.
Story was good and it’s still written where you get to hear the different points of view including from the killer.
Always fabulous when Holly ensures everyone gathers for Christmas leaving no one alone.
Great to still have David Thorpe narrating.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-11-24
Guess who’s back, back again, Barton’s back….
Barton how I’ve missed you, the kids may of grown up, Mortice may be less prevalent and he may be laying off the fast food but this return still has the wittiness, the intensity of not knowing who did it and perfect characterisation and delivery of a cracking storyline from the brilliant David Thorpe!
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- Avid crime fiction reader
- 08-11-24
Excellent plot and story flowed
I have missed DCI Barton. Glad you are continuing the series. Always an excellent enjoyable read and the narrator is perfect for the main characters
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- Lou Lou
- 02-11-24
Excellent, as always! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have been loving Ross Greenwood's other excellent, Norfolk based series, but Barton and his team hold a special place in my heart, so I was delighted to learn there was going to be a new book in the Barton series!! It was every bit as amazing as I'd hoped it would be!! I adore all of the banter between Barton and his wife, Holly, and the Major Crimes team, and love following the breadcrumb trail to guess the killer. Towards the end of his books, you are always sure that you know who it is, as there are cleverly written chapters from the killer's POV, and that's when a few extra red herrings are thrown in, to make you not completely sure.
Excellent writing and narration, as aalways! Long may this series continue.
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- Victoria B.
- 10-11-24
So good to see DCI Barton back in the thick of it
I love this series and had missed the last two so it was great to get back to Barton and Zander and all the characters. I had guessed the killer in this instance but it still didn’t spoil the story with lots of twists and turns. The narration is excellent as always which makes it all the more enjoyable and believable.
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- J. LUXTON
- 18-11-24
Great story and wonderful characters
This story was a welcome return for DCI Barton and his oh-so believable team. A good mystery which feels like a big hug from Barton.
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- Rae Radford
- 07-11-24
DI Barton at his best.
Many detective series lose their way over time, but Greenwood's eloquent writing captures me every time.
A perfect 'whodunnit' that even Agatha Christie would have been proud of.
After sitting behind a desk for the past three years, Barton is offered the chance to return to his old job at Major Crimes. The upside is that he will be working with most of his old team, including Zander and Strange.
The downside is that after working a standard nine-to-five, his hours will be long and stressful.
Relishing the new challenge, he hits the ground running when, in a sleepy village, one of the residents is nearly killed in a hit-and-run.
Each page was a joy, and I loved the twists and turns, which made this such a rollercoaster ride.
I would recommend this book.
A solid five-stars
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