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  • By: Simon Beckett
  • Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
  • Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (216 ratings)
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The Restless Dead

By: Simon Beckett
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Summary

Random House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Restless Dead by Simon Beckett, read by Jonathan Keeble.

Composed of over 60 percent water itself, a human body isn't naturally buoyant. It will float only for as long as there is air in its lungs before gradually sinking to the bottom as the air seeps out. If the water is very cold or deep, it will remain there, undergoing a slow, dark dissolution that can take years. But if the water is warm enough for bacteria to feed and multiply, then it will continue to decompose. Gases will build up in the intestines, increasing the body's buoyancy until it floats again.

And the dead will literally rise....

Once one of the country's most respected forensics experts, Dr David Hunter is facing an uncertain professional - and personal - future. So when he gets a call from Essex police, he's eager for the chance to assist them.

A badly decomposed body has been found in a desolate area of tidal mudflats and saltmarsh called the Backwaters. Under pressure to close the case, the police want Hunter to help with the recovery and identification.

It's thought the remains are those of Leo Villiers, the son of a prominent businessman who vanished weeks ago. To complicate matters, it was rumoured that Villiers was having an affair with a local woman. And she, too, is missing.

But Hunter has his doubts about the identity. He knows the condition of the unrecognizable body could hide a multitude of sins. Then more remains are discovered - and these remote wetlands begin to give up their secrets….

With its eerie, claustrophobic sense of place, viscerally authentic detail and explosive heart-in-mouth moments, The Restless Dead offers a master class in crime fiction and marks the stunning return of one of the genre's best.

©2017 Simon Beckett (P)2017 Random House Audio

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Enjoyable with good twist

Great plot, well read. But please it isn't RHIB. It's 'Rib'. Drove me a bit frantic as it was said so many times. Ask a sailor next time

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Lots of twists and turns

This was a well crafted story, it certainly kept my interest. Lots of twists that I didn't expect. I was pleasantly surprised as I have made some awful choices recently. I will get another in this series as I rather like Dr Hunter and the story was intelligent and gripping.. Nicely read by Jonathon Keeble

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Great story

Excellent story that was really well read. Kept me guessing to the end. Can't wait for the next story.

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not disappointed

Another good book from this author. Nice easy listen with good narrating. Bring on the next.

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Great story. Well read

Simon Becket has failed yet to provide a gripping story, with lots of twists & turns. The narrator is excellent providing various voices of the book. thank you both

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Loving Simon Beckets stories read by master narrator

Excellent and read by the best narrator I’ve ever listened to I thoroughly enjoyed it

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predictable

disappointing - nowhere near as good as previous books about Dr hunter the story is simple predictable with some absurd twists

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Brilliant.

I loved this book. Fascinating forensics. The story is captivating. The characters are rich and totally believable. And so very human.

The narrator has done a First Class performance in this audio book.
Thank you

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Great book.

Love the voice, love the story, love everything. Great work! Keep up great work!

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Enjoyable storyline but lacking something

I was looking forward to this book after reading the other David Hunter books and Jonathan Keeble's narration didn't disappoint. The story never seemed to gather much momentum. It kind of started slowly and gathered a little speed at points, but not enough to give it much oomph! I kept expecting some underlying, unknown truth to be uncovered or maybe some unseen twist that never came. That said I did enjoy the book but wanted something more!

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