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Written in Bones

Inspector McLean, Book 7

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Written in Bones

By: James Oswald
Narrated by: Ian Hanmore
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Summary

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Written in Bones by James Oswald, read by Ian Hanmore.

The roots of murder run deep...

When a body is found in a tree in The Meadows, Edinburgh's scenic parkland, the forensics suggest the corpse has fallen from a great height.

Detective Inspector Tony McLean wonders whether it was an accident, or a murder designed to send a chilling message?

The dead man had led quite a life: a disgraced ex-cop turned criminal kingpin who reinvented himself as a celebrated philanthropist.

As McLean traces the victim's journey, it takes him back to Edinburgh's past, and through its underworld - crossing paths with some of its most dangerous and most vulnerable people.

And waiting at the end of it all, is the truth behind a crime that cuts to the very heart of the city...

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PRAISE FOR THE INSPECTOR McLEAN SERIES

'Crime fiction's next big thing'
Sunday Telegraph

'Oswald's writing is in a class above most'
Daily Express

'Creepy, gritty and gruesome'
Sunday Mirror

'The new Ian Rankin'
Daily Record

'Hugely enjoyable'
Mirror

'Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers'
Daily Mail

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Critic reviews

Inspector McLean returns in the seventh instalment of James Oswald's gritty, compelling crime series, for his most mysterious murder investigation yet . . .

The roots of murder run deep . . .

When a body is found in a tree in The Meadows, Edinburgh's scenic parkland, the forensics suggest the corpse has fallen from a great height.

Detective Inspector Tony McLean wonders whether it was an accident, or a murder designed to send a chilling message?
The hallmarks of Val McDermid or Ian Rankin: it's dark, violent, noirish
Crime fiction's next big thing
Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers
Fifty Shades of Hay
All stars
Most relevant

What made the experience of listening to Written in Bones the most enjoyable?

The narration is as good as usual, but the story relies a bit too much on previous books, I won't say things are getting a bit stale....yet.... but come on James you can and have done better work.

Would you be willing to try another book from James Oswald? Why or why not?

Absolutely - however it would need to be as good as previous work by the author - or it would be getting returned.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

any thing to do with Mrs MacCutchens cat

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not really

Any additional comments?

Overall the book was ok, all the well known characters were there, the narrator seemed like an old friend,..... However so did the story line

Good book, but not as good as previous ones

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Great story that kept me entertained and guessing. Good plot and characters and the odd bit of humour.

Excellent as always.

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The first books in the series were great, then they lost their charm, but this one is great again, really glad I gave it a chance.

Inspector McLean back on form!

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I always look forward to the next book in this series and this one did not disappoint. There is something very special and difficult to define about this series. The main characters are likeable and as in all the books the plot in this one was complicated and many strands weave together to create the story. I loved this book.

Excellent

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Thought it was very creepy, to start with then the plot and the reasons. Came about that was good

Very good

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