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The Devil Stone

DCI Christine Caplan, Book 1

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The Devil Stone

By: Caro Ramsay
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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About this listen

In the village of Cronchie, a wealthy family are found brutally murdered. The Devil Stone, an heirloom rumoured to bring death if removed from their home, is the only thing stolen. The key suspects are known satanists. But when the investigating officer disappears, DCI Christine Caplan is pulled in to investigate.

Caplan knows she is being punished for a minor misdemeanour when she is seconded to the Highlands, but she’s confident she can quickly solve the murders and return home to her fractious family. But as she closes in on the truth, it is suddenly her life, not her career, that is in danger.

©2022 Caro Ramsay (P)2023 Canongate Books Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Crime Suspense

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I found this book very boring in places and struggled to finish it. It only came alive in the last few chapters. Pity, it had the makings of a decent book. I won't be buying the next in the series.

struggled to finish

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A very rushed ending. It was sometimes difficult to work out which character was 'speaking '.

Good description of Scottish scenery

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Enjoyed the story and sense of place in the Scottish highlands.
I prefer audio books to be read rather than performed. The narrator had a good range of voices but for me they were distracting at times and a little panto.

Great story telling by Caro Ramsay

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Enjoyed this, good characters and a believable story. Well paced and good descriptions of the locations. Definitely recommend.

Likeable new detective

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Have really enjoyed all of Caro Ramsay’s previous books and this is just as good. Great start to a new series. Very well read.

Brilliant listen/read

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