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A Dead Man on Staffin Beach

By: J M Dalgliesh
Narrated by: Angus King
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Escape to the Isle of Skye in this unputdownable murder mystery from the multi-million-copy bestselling author, J M Dalgliesh. The fourth book in the Misty Isle series.

What doesn’t kill you only makes them try harder...

When the body of a celebrity author is found on Staffin beach, DI Duncan McAdam is left with a mystery to solve.

The victim had recently returned to the island to live out his remaining days, so how did he meet his end alone on the sands at dawn?

The case creates a media storm that puts Duncan in the spotlight. And he soon begins to realise just how many people have been keeping secrets on the island. Secrets that some thought – and many hoped – would never come to light.

Set amidst the dramatic landscape of the Isle of Skye, this addictive and fast-paced crime novel takes you into the heart of a rural community, where everyone is hiding secrets.

‘A phenomenal storyteller’ Simon McCleave

A Dead Man on Staffin Beach is the fifth book in the #1 bestselling Misty Isle series from the multi-million selling crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk and Dark Yorkshire books.

© J M Dalgliesh 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

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I have enjoyed all of the books in this series. I like hearing about the Isle of Skye and Angus King’s narration just adds to it.

Good story, well narrated

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I enjoyed it but mainly because I like Angus King’s narration however the story was very predictable and the DCI was quite stupid

A bit predictable

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Another absolute cracker from Dalgliesh and another excellent narration from King. And… onto the next one.

Loving this series.

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Can’t wait for the next book!! Please let it be soon… 🙏🏻
Narrated perfectly by Angus King and you’re straight into the story.

Gutted the book ended so quickly, it’s that GOOD!!!

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I didn't feel as engaged with the characters as in previous books but wanted to hear what happned to the main characterss. I was disappointed that we hear nothing about DI McADam's son who palyed a major role in book 4. Yje book s worth a lsten but not as good the earler ones. The narrator is excellent as usual.

Worth a listen

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