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Gallows Wood

PC Lucy Halliday, Book 1

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Gallows Wood

By: Louisa Scarr
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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'The signs are unmistakable. The dog halts, his nose up – nostrils quivering. Every inch of him is poised. Moss has a scent.'

When a hand is found in Gallows Wood, PC Lucy Halliday and her specialist search dog Moss must find the rest of the body. What they uncover is a killer's dumping ground. Like every case since her husband's mysterious disappearance, Lucy wonders if this one will bring her closer to the truth. Nico was a journalist with a reputation for getting buried in his work; Lucy is certain that this time he delved too deep.

With new DI Jack Ellis calling the shots, Lucy struggles to keep her professionalism intact. She can't stay away from these murders—and a killer who may hold the answers she desperately wants. But with those at the very heart of the investigation withholding secrets of their own, can more brutal deaths be prevented?

©2024 Louisa Scarr (P)2024 W. F. Howes Ltd Crime Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedurals Women Sleuths
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I like the story, good introduction to characters which grew throughout the story. I was constantly thinking that I wanted to stop the book before the end because the narration was definitely not for me.

I kept going despite wooden narration.

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I found this an exciting read and enjoyed the storyline it kept me guessing. Started the second book in the series immediately after finishing this story

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Gallows Wood: PC Lucy Halliday, Book 1 by Louisa Scarr is a well-written and engaging police procedural. As always, Scarr’s storytelling is detailed, clever, and immersive. The characters are instantly likeable yet layered with real complexity, and she has a real talent for creating believable people you quickly connect with.

I’ve also read Scarr’s books written under her pen name, Sam Holland, which are darker and grittier and kept me completely on edge. While I really enjoyed PC Lucy Halliday (and her dog, Moss!), I think I personally prefer the darker tone of her Sam Holland novels, so I’ll definitely be reading more of those.

That said, I’m very keen to check out the Butler & West series as well. Louisa Scarr is an incredibly talented writer.

A gripping audiobook with compelling narration!!

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Gallows Wood: a PC Lucy Halliday, Book 1 is a well-written and good and seemingly well researched on police procedural. As always, Scarr’s storytelling is detailed, clever, and immersive. The characters are instantly likeable yet layered with real complexity, and she has a real talent for creating make believe. I really enjoyed Moss the dogs inclusion

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