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Laying Out the Bones
- DI Lockyer, Book 2
- Narrated by: James Lailey
- Length: 13 hrs and 39 mins
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Summary
A TERRIBLE CRIME WAITS TO BE UNEARTHED.
The second twisty and atmospheric Wiltshire-set crime novel in the DI Lockyer Series. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves and Val McDermid.
A long, hot summer in Wiltshire is broken by a sudden downpour. Flash floods bring something sinister to the surface - a human skeleton. When forensic testing matches the bones to a man named Lee Geary, reported missing nine years earlier, the case is passed to DI Matt Lockyer.
Geary was a known drug user, so it could be a simple case of misadventure, but Lockyer isn't so sure. Geary was a townie, and had learning disabilities, so what was he doing out on the Plain all alone? Lockyer soon learns that the year he disappeared, Geary was questioned in relation to another crime - the murder of a young woman named Holly Gilbert.
With the help of DC Gemma Broad, Lockyer begins to dig deeper, and discovers that two other persons of interest in the Holly Gilbert case have also either died or disappeared in the intervening years. A coincidence? Or a string of murders that has gone undetected for nearly a decade...?
Critic reviews
'Compassionate, transporting and intricately plotted . . . I'm a huge fan' Emylia Hall, author of The Shell House Detectives
'Unputdownable . . . I didn't want it to end' Jenny Ashcroft, author of The Echoes of Love
'Twisty and satisfying' Kate Riordan, author of Summer Fever
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- Klyn
- 27-10-23
getting better
some bits make you worried about the intelligence of the police but it was a good listen. good narration and I will be getting the next one.
Most will guess a lot of the outcomes but still worth the circuitous road walked by "Farmer Giles"
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- MS H
- 26-03-24
The narrator
The narrators voice is so relaxing is great to listen to when I go to bed
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- TheJHD
- 29-10-23
Brilliant
There’s something about the way these books are written that pulls you in and you can’t put it down. Can’t wait for the next one
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- graham
- 31-10-23
Well Worth a Listen
First off, I had listened and thoroughly enjoyed the first Lockyer book in the series, so I looked forward to to this. Again I throughly enjoyed this. I am originally from not far the area these books are set. So with that i am totally full of praise for the performance of James Lalley, his characterisation as well as his authentic accents-not yer usual "Midsomer Worzal" trite cliche.
The story works well, but like any story there always going to be some areas that push the boundaries of coincidence-as is the case her, but it still works well. I will now follow the series as it progresses..
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- Mrs CJ
- 17-11-23
Really good story, fantastic narration
Several stories all beautifully tied up. I live in the area the action takes place in, which makes me invested in the characters and places. This was as good as the first story. The main characters are well rounded, the story was plausible and because I like them I want to know what happens next. I’ve probably got another year to wait, but I’m looking forward to No. 3. There will be one, won’t there??
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- Bev Moth
- 28-03-24
Excellent narration!
Loved everything about this book..my new favourite author. And the lovely wonderful James Laily…Literally just finished it..Is there another one?? Just about to look..
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-11-23
Great listen
Well written and wonderfully narrated. Great new series which I’m really looking forward to following.
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- Caroline
- 19-04-24
Brilliant loved it
Can't wait to listen to the next one!!!! The narrator is amazing too.......story was amazing...keep up the great writing please!!!
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- Ellie Hasard
- 15-12-23
Excellent - gripping and thought provoking
An excellent follow-up to Stay Buried. The characters of Lockyer and Broad are deepened and their relationship is strengthened as they investigate a particularly complex case. The problems they are grappling with in their own lives provide a good background to the case, both reflecting and casting light on some of its more troubling aspects. James Lailey is sensitive a I look forward to more novels in this series.
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- Tracey Smith
- 02-12-23
Brilliant fantastic story right to the end
Great story kept guessing to the end and unlike other authors finished everything off with a proper ending / brilliant !
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