The Isle of Wight Murders
by Pauline Rowson
Narrated by Colin Mace
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Pub Date 25 May 2023 | Archive Date 24 May 2023
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Description
A cold, grey January morning.
A woman with a gun in her hand.
A corpse on an abandoned golf course.
Detective Inspector Andy Horton is taking a break on the Isle of Wight. But even when he’s on holiday trouble follows him...
On an abandoned golf course, Horton finds a distraught, young woman with a gun in her hand, crouching over one of the derelict bunkers.
Then the smell hits him. A dead man lies there. Dressed in walking gear, his body decomposing.
The woman with the gun says she’s his sister.
The local police think she killed her brother, but Horton’s not so sure.
Then Horton’s boat is broken into and another body is found in a barn. The victim stabbed in the back with a pitchfork.
Horton must race against time to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
This absolutely gripping detective mystery is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, and Rachel McLean.
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9788728529416 |
| PRICE | £10.99 (GBP) |
| DURATION | 8 Hours, 17 Minutes |
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Featured Reviews
Rosemary S, Librarian
DI Andy Horton is attempting to prove to the courts that he is a good father; that his daughter matters just as much to him as his police work. He takes his daughter for a mini break on the Isle of Wight, but almost immediately stumbled across a woman holding a gun over the body of her brother. The local police are in charge of the investigation, but Andy can’t help but get involved too, and soon find himself on the case in an undercover capacity. The fifth in a series, this book can also be read as a standalone
Reviewer 1121734
Thank you to Netgalley for the early audiobook. This was a great listen! I had to get used to the accent but it was a great story full of mystery. I always love a good detective book and this is one I'll definitely recommend.
Reviewer 803700
Thank you to NetGalley and Saga Egmont Audio for the free audio book in exchange for an honest review. This was narrated by Colin Mace who did a fantastic job of immersing me into the story and not wanting to leave!
I am new to this series but love a good british detective story. Inspector Andy Horton goes on a vacation to the Isle of Wright hoping to prove to the courts that he can provide a stable life for his young daughter, go on vacation like everyone else, and not be a workaholic. However, he stumbles onto a young woman in shock, holding a gun over the dead body of her brother. Andy begins to look around while local law enforcement starts working the case but Andy soon finds himself in charge once again.
This is an interesting series with plenty of police procedure and realistic characters. Despite this being book #5, I had no issue reading this as a stand alone. I liked the characters, the way Andy and team moved through the investigation and there was enough conflict to keep it interesting.
I believe I have found a new series to read!
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