Gripping, gruesome, crude, rude and great!

Stuart MacBride is a new author for me, and I thought I would give this book a go after reading the reviews. I was a little wary because in my opinion books read by the author are not always a great success.
I needn't have worried, the plot kept me gripped all the way through its many twists and turns. The language is gritty and graphic, whether describing violence or people's appearance - descriptions such as someone looking like a 'happy potato' or like a partially shaved rat with a receding hairline 'probably trying to get away from his face' made me laugh out loud. The terse and elliptical Aberdonian conversation is in places hilarious (I lived in NE Scotland for many years, so it was a pure pleasure to be reminded of it)
I loved, just loved the narration by MacBride. Great accents, all except for his Estuary English (shades of early Michael Caine), but the vigour and variation in the reading more than makes up for this.
If you like detective stories that are well-plotted and don't blench at the f-word or the odd nipple twist then this book is highly recommended!

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Good fun

Loved this story! Had a bit of everything in here, comedy, tragedy, romance and who done it .
I love the interactions with Lars and Steel, she’s very funny. Will be reading the rest of the series.

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The best audiobook in a long time

Exceptionally funny with warm rich characters. There is some 'colourful' language but it adds some contrast to what can sometimes be quite dark subject matter. Stuart MacBride turns toilet humour into an art form with enough ?pull my finger? and tampon related gags to keep the average 14 (or 38) year old lad amused for a year.
The author is also a very talented narrator with the ability to create almost tangible characters. I would say that his Geordie needs a bit of work though.
Can't wait for book 7.

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Such a good series of books

This is the second McBride audio book I have listened to after reading some of his books in paperback. I love them. They twist and turn like the best of Taggart and his narrative is just right. If you know Aberdeen I think it makes them even better, I would recomend it to anyone who likes a good british detective story.

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Brilliant all round!

I absolutely love the was Stuart brings his books to life with his narrative performance. The best all round audiobooks available-thank you!

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Awesome!

A friend put me onto Stuart MacBride a few weeks aqo, since then I have either downloaded or borrowed from the local libraries all his other novels.

None of them have been a let down. Just the right amount of suspense, with a bit of gore thrown in, a smattering of sex and lots of laughs.

Dark blood had me on the edge of my seat, and rolling on the floor laughing. Some of the lines are classic. The 'Beware of the lesbian' speech will keep me giggling for a long time.

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Brilliant

Great narration from Stuart MacBride. Love this series, great characters the banter between Logan McRae and DI Roberta Steel is priceless.
About to download the next in the series

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A thoroughly good, entertaining 'read'.

Stuart McBride takes you along on a roller coaster ride of a police story. Like the previous books in this series, it is full of violence and stretched reality. However, the multiple plot lines keep the reader enthralled as Logan McCrae picks his way through, battling against the criminals and his superiors. The characters are highly entertaining, and Detective Inspector Steel is nearly worthy of a book of her own. The interplay between the characters is superb, full of threat, slightly sarcastic, and highly amusing. I'm a fan of the series, so I'm biased, but I would recommend this, and the previous books, to anyone who enjoys a really good, intelligent story.
Stuart McBride narrates the story, and he adds much to the story by giving each character an identity of their own. His narration shows that he is a natural story teller and his enthusiasm for his creations is displayed in the telling.
I have listened to this book whilst working out in the gym, and I became so lost in the story my workload has increased.
I look forward to the next book.

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Brilliant from start to finish

Fab fab fab! I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. Stuart MacBride does an excellent job both writing and narrating it. Really starting to get to know Logan and Steele and the story continues with them where it left off! Knox is an evil character and you really don't know how it's all going to pan out!

I won't spoil the story but will say throughly enjoyed it and just about to start on the next in the series - only disappointment is that it's not Stuart reading it... Will report back when finished!

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Brilliant as ever

If you could sum up Dark Blood in three words, what would they be?

Menacing. Loved the author's take on Roberta Steel and the baddie Julie.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favourite character is always the downtrodden Logan. He puts up with a lot from Steel,
But he's a good man who gets injured a lot!

Have you listened to any of Stuart MacBride’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Stuart Mcbride is a brilliant narrator. He invented the characters and knows what they are like. I thought this performance was even better than the last.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Couldn't it was too long! Would if I had more time.

Any additional comments?

Just carry on what you are doing Stuart.

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