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  • The Engine House: A Black Beacons Murder Mystery

  • DCI Evan Warlow Crime Thriller, Book 1
  • By: Rhys Dylan
  • Narrated by: Joseph Tweedale
  • Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (157 ratings)

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The Engine House: A Black Beacons Murder Mystery

By: Rhys Dylan
Narrated by: Joseph Tweedale
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Summary

You can bury the bodies, but you can’t hide the truth.

When a landslip on Pembrokeshire’s stunning coastal path reveals the harrowing remains of two bodies, ex-DCI Evan Warlow’s quiet retirement is shattered.

As the original investigator for the two missing persons eight years before, Evan is recalled to help with what is now a murder inquiry. But as the killer scrambles to cover up the truth, the body count rises.

Working with a new young team, Warlow peels away the layers to reveal the dark and rotten heart that beats beneath the chocolate box tranquillity of an area renowned for its quiet beauty.

But does he still have what it takes to root out the monstrous truth before all hell lets loose?

The Engine House is the gripping debut crime thriller set in the heart of wild Wales from author Rhys Dylan. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk. JM Dalgliesh and Simon McCleave. Celtic noir with a spatter of dark humour.

©2022 Rhys Dylan (P)2022 wyrmwood media
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Slow pace

Quite a non inspired story with little suspense. I find the characters lacks a sense of humour. But well narrated and a basic detective story.

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Great first book

I really enjoyed this, the story and the narrator are great, I really hope there will be more of these

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Great characters

Really enjoyed the story and the building of the characters,looking forward to more I hope. Well narrated.

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Great story line

Great story line. Love hearing familiar places in Wales. The characters seemed genuine. Roll on book 2!

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Good detective story with many a twist but no unnecessary violence or bad language.

A good traditional detective story with twist and turns. Just when you think you have solved it there is another twist. A great read and a good author who does not need to include unnecessary violence, bad language or sex scenes. A rarity from so many modern authors who seem unable to write a gripping story without . Well done and cant wait to start the second book in the series.

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Atmospheric

Great story and narration clear. Went to maps to follow the routes and hope to visit the area soon.

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liked the characters

I'm fed up with police crime stories that either have the flawed officer, divorce, drink ,drugs etc or alternately the perfect team of caring supportive colleagues fighting crime as a moral crusade. this was a good story with likeable characters without gratuitous violence of wildly unbelievable plot. really enjoyed it.

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Great location, story and characters

Demolished this! Look forward to more stories to see how characters and storylines are developed,

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Brilliant!

I thoroughly enjoyed this and would certainly recommend it. The story was engaging from the outset, full of twists and turns, I loved the main characters. The narration was very good and what even better was the Welsh pronunciation - excellent. This happens so rarely and was done so naturally. Looking forward to another by this author.

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Murder in West Wales

I really enjoyed this tale. Great storyline, interesting characters and good narration. Also, of special interest as it is set in Pembrokeshire.

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