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Luck and Judgement

A DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 3

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Luck and Judgement

By: Peter Grainger
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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When a worker goes missing from a North Sea gas platform, there seem to be just two possible explanations - it was a tragic accident or a suicide. It does not take Smith and his detectives long, however, to discover that James Bell led a double life back onshore in Kings Lake, a life complicated enough to make him at least one dangerous enemy. Before the case can be unraveled, Smith must get a new team working together; Waters and Murray are still there, but one of Wilson's men is transferred to him, and the female detective constable from Longmarsh poses some unexpected problems for her new sergeant. Together they begin to investigate the links between the companies and the people that bring ashore the oil and gas, and they also find themselves caught up in the seamier side of life that exists beneath Lake's everyday comings and goings. Jo Evison begins to delve more deeply into the story of the Andretti murders, and Smith himself has to face the fact that he might no longer be considered fit for duty.

©2015 Peter Grainger (P)2016 Tantor Detective Mystery Police Procedural Traditional Detectives Fiction Exciting Funny Witty

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I’ve read a lot of books in this series, this is my favourite so far. A really good read accompanied by a great narration.

Excellent book , great narration

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Another excellent read (and listen) from Peter Grainger and Gildart Jackson is perfect, thank you both.

Peter Grainger - master of his craft

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I thoroughly enjoyed the book and several others. Strangely, I find them soothing.I look forward to the next book!

lovely subtle humor-good storyline

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I am thoroughly enjoying the story lines and growing very attached to the humane detective that is DC Smith. The narration by Gildart Jackson is perfect for the character and the story. Well done, Audible!

Totally hooked on this series!

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Wasn’t sure about this series but starting to love DC Smith and wondering who would play him on a TV show. Great depth of characters and whitty dialogue

Loving DC

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