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Dead Embers

DCI Michael Lambert Crime Series, Book 3

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The gripping crime thriller from the number one best seller.

An explosive fire. A double murder. And that’s just the start.

When DCI Michael Lambert is called out to an apparent house fire, he knows it can’t be routine. Instead he finds the remains of a burnt house, a traumatised child and two corpses - one of whom is a senior police officer.

Lambert’s got other problems. Anti-corruption are onto his boss. His relationship is on the rocks. He can’t get over his ex-wife and he keeps blacking out.

But when a detective has been murdered the stakes are too high to get distracted. All is not as it seems. As the investigation continues Lambert realises he is getting drawn into something altogether bigger and more terrifying than he could ever have imagined...

Trust no one.

Gripping, chilling to its core, and full of twists, the powerful new DCI Michael Lambert from Matt Brolly is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Helen H. Durrant, and Michael Hambling.

©2017 Matthew Brolly (P)2021 Matthew Brolly Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Exciting

Critic reviews

"An extraordinary fast-paced, tense thriller, taking the reader on an suspense filled journey with so many twists and turns it is a stupendous, emotional roller coaster ride!" (SplashesIntoBooks)

"I was dead impressed with the fast paced plot; dead curious about who "The Watcher" was; dead impressed the author managed to fool me; dead surprised when the killer was revealed and felt the ending was...well...dead perfect!’ (CrimeBookJunkie)

"Fantastic stuff. A must read for any lovers of crime. Matt Brolly has a cracking series on his hands." (NorthernCrime)
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it's the narration that keeps this interesting because the storyline and plot are farfetched and a bit 'silly' this is the first in the series I've found disappointing.

disappointing

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Really good story. Hard to stop listening to as it takes you in an unexpected direction in the story line. Apart from the Scottish accent of the narrator which I find weird when it’s not set in Scotland, this is well worth a listen. Enjoying this author and will listen to all the DCI Lambert series.

Intriguing story

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I like this series a lot. The characters are interesting, Lambert is a bit irritating in his personal relationships, but the plots are intriguing and complicated enough to keep me guessing. I’ve already downloaded the next one, and keeping my fingers crossed for more. David Monteath is one of the best narrators, so much so I sometimes use his name to search for new stories. Highly recommended

Another excellent listen

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…In the series. Love the characters but the end was rather a shock. Not what I’d expect from Lambert at all. Excellent narration as always. Off to read the last in the series.

Another brilliant book

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Very good series and I highly recommend it. Couple of things seemed a tad ‘odd’, but I’m still looking forward to the next book.
David Monteath narrates with ease.

Good Series

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