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  • The Body on the Island

  • DCI Craig Gillard, Book 6
  • By: Nick Louth
  • Narrated by: Marston York
  • Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (774 ratings)

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The Body on the Island

By: Nick Louth
Narrated by: Marston York
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Summary

He was never truly gone, only biding his time....

Late on midsummer's night there is a splash in the river Thames. A body is found on an island, asphyxiated and laced with strange markings. For DCI Craig Gillard it's a baffling case. The victim's identity is elusive, clues are scarce and every witness has something to hide.

Meanwhile one of Britain's deadliest serial killers is finally up for parole after a deal to reveal the location of two missing bodies. The felon has his own plans to get even with witnesses, accusers and the officer who caught him 30 years before. And who was that? A young trainee by the name of Gillard.

An explosive crime thriller from master storyteller Nick Louth, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Cara Hunter and Robert Bryndza.

©2020 Nick Louth (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd
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A great nail biting page Turner for me best of series so far really enjoyed it

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Enjoyed

The second book from this author I have listened to and find then we’ll written and researched. Will be getting more from him in the future

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Love this series

I have enjoyed all the books in this series, including this one . Fab narration . Great characters .

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The narrator really isn't working for this book

I'm half way through and Instead of finding myself lost in the story which i have with previous Nick Louth books, and this series in particular, I'm pulled and pulled up time and again by the poor narration - Although it is the same narrator from previous books in this one the reading sounds leaden and the women's voices are out of kilter - the Scottish female officer sounds like a hairy truck driver and a couple of the others really robotic - I'm losing the story and the sense of the characters in amongst the clumsy narration

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can't wait for the next one

I've already sourced and bought used next one in the series. i love how the stories flow

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So much better than the last one

Much more engaging than the last book. Really pleased because have have enjoyed all the others. Much better narration than previously

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clever story but not up to scratch

sadly this story lacks the grit of the previous stories. superb detail as always but not such a griping police drama as in the past.

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DCI wins again.

Typical Nick Louth, Easy but thoroughly entertaining with some good twists to the plot

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Great stuff, this, if a bit mad.

I enjoyed this tale. Gillard didn’t seem to play a massive part in the story, which was engaging, entertaining and also out there (no spoilers). The narration is excellent, fitting the pace well, so it all worked.

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Thought provoking with unusual murder

I enjoy the Gillard murder mysteries and this one did not disappoint. You can take it at face value or ponder on some of the more challenging characters and twists that are raised. This book has something for everyone. Some of the themes could have been expanded on further but overall I recommend this book.

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