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Death's Touch

A Chilling Essex Murder Mystery Novel (DS Tomek Bowen Crime Thriller, Book 3)

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Death's Touch

By: Jack Probyn
Narrated by: Scott Fleming
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When the fog clears one December morning in Essex, the body of a teenage girl is discovered lying face down in a field.

The victim, Lily Monteith, was murdered in a peculiar and unique way — so unique that it could have only happened to her.

As a result, the case quickly lands on DS Tomek Bowen’s desk who, while trying to juggle his newfound life as a single parent to a thirteen-year-old daughter, must unearth the deadly sequence of events and bring the truth to light.

But as soon as the investigation begins, Tomek discovers Lily’s death may be linked to a killing spree that has lain dormant for many years — with no one ever being brought to justice for it.

And, if that’s the case, he fears another killing spree, this time years in the making, is yet to come.

Death’s Touch is the memorable third book in the DS Tomek Bowen Essex Murder Mystery series by Jack Probyn. Filled with twists, peppered with romance, and flavoured with ounces of dark humour, this fast-paced British detective novel will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, JM Dalgliesh, TG Reid, Simon McCleave and Rachel Mclean.

©2023 Jack Probyn (P)2024 Jack Probyn
Crime Fiction Mystery Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Crime Exciting Murder

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I do love this series as it is so different and I really wish I could binge listen to it. Tomek's relationship with his team, family and of course his daughter are very well written. I do like the setting as I cant remember listening to another series set in Essex - it brings a new perspective.
The narration really adds to the Polish roots and is completely different to what I have heard before. The English voices also wor very well.
What a great way to spend the day.

Great series

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It is now the run up to Christmas, the first one for DS Tomek Bowen as a father, and fortunately he and thirteen-year-old daughter Kasia are now getting on really well in their new home after their initial problems and since he has dealt with the bully who was making life intolerable for her. His whole life has changed and for the better too. However it won’t be a merry Christmas for the family of fifteen-year-old Lily Monteith, found dead in a park. The post mortem soon reveals to the solid and very likable team at Southend CID, which includes DCI “Nasty Nick” Cleaves, DI Victoria Orange, DS Sean Campbell and DCs Chey Carter, Nadia Chakrabarti, Rachel Hamilton, Oscar Perez, Anna Kaczmarek and newest member Martin Brown, that the teenager has been murdered with a very evil and targeted method. It’s not long before Tomek uncovers a previous case with sinister similar overtones and soon it appears that a killer has been honing their skills over a number of years. The team have to consider the awful probability that there will be more bodies if they don’t crack this case quickly but can Tomek convince them that he’s on the right track?
These are testing times, not only for Tomek but also for another member of the team, and this only serves to bring them all closer, both as colleagues and friends. Romance may even be in the air for some! It also gives Tomek the opportunity to prove how much he has grown up since Kasia’s arrival, although the humour is still present in droves between them all, particularly when discussing the now infamous Billy the Cow Fighter. There are plenty of twists and surprises throughout this story leading to a dramatic finish, and the clues are all there for the reader to beat the detectives to solving the case. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, each one in the series getting better and better, and I am looking forward to book four, Death’s Kiss.
Again, cracking narration really brought the characters to life and made for a great listening experience.

A deadly touch for Tomek

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Someone is killing by weaponising allergies. Kasia has a boyfriend interest who inadvertently sets off her peanut allergy. How can these two things possibly be linked and how is the local football team mixed up in it all?!

If Tomek doesn't find out, Kasia could die....

Another truly excellent narration of a brilliant story, well done guys!

3rd in a great series

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