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  • The Body in the Shadows

  • DCI Craig Gillard Crime Thrillers, Book 11
  • By: Nick Louth
  • Narrated by: Marston York
  • Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (87 ratings)

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The Body in the Shadows

By: Nick Louth
Narrated by: Marston York
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Summary

For DCI Gillard, sometimes old sins cast long shadows…

Under a motorway flyover lies the body of a young man. Days earlier, he had been involved in an altercation with DCI Craig Gillard's pregnant partner Sam. Now he's dead...

Meanwhile, something is brewing in the criminal underworld. Whispers of a big job have reached the Met's Flying Squad. Something is going to be stolen, and soon. Something worth 500m.

But what? And where? And how does it relate to the body under the overpass? It should be a simple case: stop the burglary, crack the gang, find the murderer—but for Gillard, once again it's personal…

Fast-paced and utterly unputdownable, the next installment of the DCI Gillard series is perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Stuart Macbride and Faith Martin.

©2022 Nick Louth (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd

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Disappointed

As a rule I love these books got them all but sorry this was sooooo disappointing ,quite predictable not even sure why it was called “ body in the shadows “ ” unless I missed something , started great but then fizzled out to nothingness
Sorry but feel cheated by this book

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Not my favourite

I did not get absorbed in this one as much as some of the others and my mind did wander. Parts of the story were clever but I think the characters probably weren’t as engaging as in others books in the series. I do wish audible would put a warning on if there is any cruelty or death of pets. You can kill off as many people as you want I am immune to it but dead dogs upset me and are not entertaining - sorry mad animal lover can’t help it :-)

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brilliant all round

nick louth on top form with this intelligent gripping story with many trusts and turns. superb characters brought to live by Marston York.

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Another gripping tale

This time a mix of old-fashioned criminality and new century techno crime. Characters as usual drawn clearly. Narration good, except when he puts on some attempt at a ‘woman’s’ voice, or a man with an accent - they can sound the same and it’s annoying.

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Great book

I love the Craig Gillard books, and this one totally lives up to expectations.

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Just brilliant

Amazing storyline & suprised twists & turns. Love the charecters written & narrated Superb as usual. Thank you.

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Good story

Good story, narration not as good, a little irritating on women’s voices. Hard I’m sure as there are a lot of women n the story. It didn’t spoil the story, once you get used to the voices.
I do love this series though, it won’t stop me downloading the next in series.

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Terrific read

Love all Nick Louth’s works . Narration also excellent . Well researched ( as usual ) and great storyline.

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Brilliant storyline

Didn’t see that ending coming. I really enjoyed this book and narration was excellent. Highly recommended. Off to read the next in the series

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Very good

Very enjoyable, good story could not put it down, completed in 2 days. Looking for my next Nick Louth book.

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Love!

I have listened to all of the DCI Craig Gillard books and have enjoyed them all. This one doesn't disappoint!

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