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The Dead

By: Howard Linskey
Narrated by: David Nellist
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Life is sweet for David Blake until his accountant is arrested for murder. The money man is set for a life sentence until he puts five million pounds out of Blake's reach. Now Blake faces a choice; fix the acquittal of a child killer or lose out on the cash. Meanwhile, Serbian gangsters are taking over his territory and his girlfriend is asking awkward question.

©2013 Howard Linskey (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Money Fiction Crime

Critic reviews

"A Tyneside Dashiell Hammett to put Martina Cole firmly in her place" ( The Times)
"Howard Linskey does for Newcastle what Ian Rankin has done for Edinburgh" ( New York Journal of Books)
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Having now listened to all 3 David Blake books, I can easily say they are at the top of my best audio book list. The stories are fast paced and really involving with a touch of humour but what really brings the books alive is the brilliant narration. David Nellist brings every character alive for the listener. What happens next? I would love to hear more from David Blake & his 'gangster' friends as I couldn't stop listening to these books, taking every opportunity to immerse myself in their exploits. Highly recommended, more please!

Terrific story told brilliantly. What happens next?

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Well told story and some believable characters. Nice to read a UK based tale, makes a real change.

A decent British gangland book

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Brilliant narration
Brilliant twists turns and graphic plots
Impressive from start to finish
It is a good idea to read other 2,books first

3rd book completely hooked again

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Plenty of twists and turns and the reader is excellent. Other second Howard Linskey book I’ve listened to and I’m looking forward to the next one.

Great story and excellent narration

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could not stop listening....superb book
the characters have been given a reality....a and the surroundings can be pictured well

Captivating

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