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An Accidental Death

A DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 1

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An Accidental Death

By: Peter Grainger
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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The story opens with the apparently accidental drowning of a sixth form student in the Norfolk countryside. As a matter of routine, or so it seems, the case passes across the desk of Detective Sergeant Smith, recently returned to work after an internal investigation into another case that has led to tensions between officers at Kings Lake police headquarters. As an ex-DCI, Smith could have retired by now, and it is clear that some of his superiors wish that he would do so. The latest trainee detective to work with him is the son of a member of his former team, and together they begin to unravel the truth about what happened to Wayne Fletcher. As the investigation proceeds, it becomes clear that others are involved - some seem determined to prevent it, some seem to be taking too much interest. In the end, Smith operates alone, having stepped too far outside standard procedures to ask for support. He knows that his own life might be at risk but he has not calculated on the life of his young assistant also being put in danger.

©2013 Peter Grainger (P)2016 Tantor Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Mystery Traditional Detectives Crime British Mysteries
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This was an unexpected joy from the audible plus catalogue, I just binged it as it worked so well. The two detectives (one experienced and one trainee) worked well together. The story itself was captivating and really got me involved. Listening to this I am not sure why this author and series hasn't gained more traction as only just heard about it and the book is a few years old.

The narration suited the story.

Immediately I am onto book 2.

What a discovery -loving it and straight onto next

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Lovely traditional detective story with a goodie in the lead role to restore your faith that some people really do have principles

Lovely traditional detective story

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nothing to dislike. i found it to be thoroughly gripping from chapter to chapter, five star tale.

brilliant storyline.

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Great characters, engaging plot and perfect execution y the narrator. Thank you for several hours of unadulterated pleasure.

Wonderful

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This is a well thought out book which goes at a nice pace and has a really good narrator. I must have thought it was good as I have now bought the rest of the series.

Nicely paced, well thought out and good narrator

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