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The Dead Beneath Us

The Chichester Crime Mysteries, Book 1

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The Dead Beneath Us

By: Matthew J. Evans
Narrated by: Aubrey Parsons
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DCI Beniamin Dinescu faces his darkest case yet in the heart of West Sussex. This gripping British police procedural crime thriller takes listeners through dark tunnels, priest holes, and labyrinths of secrets and lies, set against the backdrop of Chichester and the Sussex Downs.

When a brutal murder strikes a prestigious private school, Dinescu finds himself entangled in a complex investigation, including the mysterious disappearance of a schoolgirl in the 1980s. How are these two cases connected?

Dinescu is joined by a new sergeant, DS Emily Summers, in the Chichester Major Crimes Team. As Summers strives to prove herself and gain her colleagues' respect, tension rises within the team.

Can Dinescu confront his deepest fears and uncover the dark secrets of the past? Can his team bring justice and closure for the dead? And amidst it all, can Dinescu rein in the ambitious DS Summers?

If you love British crime fiction and English murder mysteries, this thrilling novel is a must-listen.

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A police team with likeable characters that you want to win.
A story full of twists and turns .Excellent narration. I really enjoyed this book.

Excellent book.

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Matthew J. Evans has a compelling mystery in The Dead Beneath Us, the first of the Chichester Crime series, weaving a story rich in suspense and intriguing characters. Aubrey Parsons' narration completes the experience, bringing each character to life with his distinct voices and excellent pacing. A must-listen for fans of crime fiction. Highly recommended.
I was kindly given a copy of the book by the narrator and leave this honest unbiased review.

The Dead Beneath Us.

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What an absolute brilliant plot line and clever insight of detective work, you really feel you are part of the Police team

Best murder plot of 2025

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Story was ok, not my usual genre though I do like police tv series. I found it quite hard to get into to start and had to repeat the first few chapters a couple of times to follow the story. There are a lot of characters and I lost track a few times of who they were. Overall it was a good story not sure I would buy the sequel though.

Good story

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With a clear RP voice and a touch of Welsh warmth, Aubrey Parsons voice can bring any character to life. Love Aubrey Parsons undeniable talent, his voice and acting consumes you with story totally to the point you can’t stop listening till you finished to the end.

Aubrey Parsons narration skill

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