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  • Dark Secret

  • DS Merry & DI Neal Series, Book 2
  • By: Janice Frost
  • Narrated by: Madeleine Brolly
  • Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (99 ratings)
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Dark Secret

By: Janice Frost
Narrated by: Madeleine Brolly
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Summary

Who killed Gray Mitchell? 

Gray Mitchell’s body is found buried under fresh snowfall in the early hours of the morning outside Stromford Cathedral. DI Jim Neal and DS Ava Merry are called in to investigate. It seems that a number of people had motives to kill him, including Mitchell's partner. 

Then another shocking act of violence occurs, also connected to the cathedral. Detectives Neal and Merry’s investigation reveals an intricate web of secrets connecting the crimes. But there is something the detectives have missed, the dark secret which can break open the case. 

In a breathtaking climax, Jim Neal fights for the life of someone very close to him.

©2016 Janice Frost (P)2018 W. F. Howes Ltd

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Superb narration

Good storyline, characters interact well together love to have that continuation, Narration outstanding , which to me is so important!

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good story telling and likeable characters

intriguing mystery well told. flawed but sincere and honest characters. will they or won't they????

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Great discovery

Great story, love both of the main characters. Excellent narration. Wasn’t expecting the ending. Looking forward to the next in this series.

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The different twists and turns

Just enjoyed the plot it always kept you guessing. Occasionally went on a bit too much about some of the characters background

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Most enjoyable

I so enjoy the characters in the book. The developing partnership of the DI and his sergeant, and characters personal to each of them. The storyline keeps a good pace and is clever, keeping one guessing. I’m looking forward to reading the next in the series.

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Good plot

This is read rather than performed. I don’t think it is the best narrator for this book. The story is good, although as in the first book I find some of the actions that the police have taken are rather dubious. But it’s a work of fiction and not a documentary so it makes for plot points.

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Excellent series!

Great narrator, excellent story & easy to follow whilst working ! Onto the next in the series!!

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Better than the first

Enjoyed this second book better than the first, although the ending did seem a bit thrown together. I will continue with the series

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Book 2 continues the story

This followed on nicely from book number 1 in the series. I enjoyed the continuing interaction between DI Neal & DS Merry

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excellent from start to finish

fully submerged into the story and the characters kept me listening way into the wee hours

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