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Murder in the New Forest

The DI Callum MacLean mysteries, Book 1

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Murder in the New Forest

By: Carol Cole
Narrated by: James Macnaughton
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The first gripping title in a brand new detective series. A woman’s body lies in the heather, her neck broken. Her horse watches nervously from a few paces away. Despite looking like an accident, it doesn’t take long for DI Callum MacLean, newly arrived in Hampshire from Glasgow, to establish she was murdered. Nor does it take DS Daisy Donaldson, appearing soon after on horseback, long to identify the victim. Mary-Ellen Mitchell was a well-known and seemingly well-liked businesswoman, married to a respected local artist, and part of the close-knit community. The Scottish detective must adapt quickly to his new team, his past experience of policing a tough city jarring with the pace of Fordingbridge and their peculiar ways. But having hoped for respite in the south, and although made welcome by Daisy, Callum soon feels like he’s being used as a pawn in someone else’s game. However, if Callum can evade the pitfalls and marshal his team, they may well catch the wily killer hiding in the shadows of the woods. MURDER IN THE NEW FOREST is the first novel in a series of mysteries by Carol Cole who, with beautiful prose, deftly transports the reader into the rich tapestry of the southern landscape.

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this story was beautifully read with excellent voice tone and accents. really added greatly to the experience

very well read

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I loved the unusual storyline. I also really enjoyed the narrators voice- she did an excellent job of portraying the necessary drama required.

A little unusual story compared to what I’ve listened to before, which was a welcome surprise.

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Fantastic narration from James Macnaughton first of all. The pacing of the storytelling was spot on and he kept the character voices subtle to fit nicely with the book.
A lovely addition as a freebie on Audible plus and a great first book in the series from Carol Cole.

A well performed mystery

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The story was well constructed although some of the twists were a little torturous. The characters were a little cliché but overall I came to like them

worth a listen

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Loved this book kept me listening to the end, and beautifully narrated by James McNaughton. My only criticism is his pronouncation of “Ménage “ really recommended .

Really enjoyable listen

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