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Dead Man's Hands

A Yorkshire Murder Mystery (DCI Harry Grimm Crime Thrillers, Book 15)

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Dead Man's Hands

By: David J. Gatward
Narrated by: Aubrey Parsons
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A hated outsider. A shocking death. And everyone has a reason for murder....

DCI Harry Grimm is settling into the rhythms of Yorkshire. Though he knows the idyllic rural landscape can hide dark deeds, the methodical investigator trusts his colleagues to guard his back. And it’s easy to keep dodging discussions about the future when he’s called to a crime scene with a body that’s missing both hands.

Identifying the victim as a city property developer who moved to the countryside, Grimm links him to a recent meeting about the affordable housing crisis. And learning the deceased man had angered too many locals to count, the determined detective and his team labor to eliminate an endless list of suspects.

Can Grimm bring the case home, or will the clever killer slip through his fingers?

Dead Man's Hands is the enthralling 15th book in the DCI Harry Grimm Crime Thrillers series. If you like imposing heroes, fast-paced mysteries, and gruesome theatrics, then you’ll adore David J. Gatward’s grisly clues. Buy Dead Man's Hands to grasp at the truth today!

Perfect for fans of L. J. Ross, J. D. Kirk, Adam Croft, Simon McCleave, Alex Smith, J. M. Dalgliesh, J. E. Mayhew, and J. R. Ellis.

©2023 David J. Gatward (P)2023 David J. Gatward Crime Crime Thrillers Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Thriller Thriller & Suspense

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Great story, lots of red herrings. Wonderful narration from Aubrey as expected.
Moves the characters along so I want to know what happens to them next.

Brilliant

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I can't remember how I came across Book 1 - Grimm Up North - but I'm so glad I did, and I've just finished listening to Book 15! You're a fantastic storyteller, Dave - and nobody could narrate them better than Aubrey, who brings every character to life. I'm sure the local businesses in Hawes are enjoying the influx of visitors too - especially the Fountain and Cockett's butchers! Hopefully, Grimmfest will be repeated next year, as I can't make the inaugural event next month. I'm now waiting (im)patiently for Book 16....... I might just have to start over from the beginning!

A superb listen, as always!

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Great storyline weaving in new characters and old. Aubrey’s narration brings all the characters alive.

Another gripping suspense

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Thank you Dave and Aubrey well worth waiting for you never disappoint BUT there is that many questions to be answered I hope it’s not too long before the next book is ready

BRILLIANT ADDITION TO THE SERIES

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Love this series. Love the characters and as always it is brilliantly narrated. More please.

Brilliant

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