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The Necessary Deaths: 1

The Delingpole Mysteries

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The Necessary Deaths: 1

By: David C. Dawson
Narrated by: David C. Dawson
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About this listen

A young man. Unconscious in a hospital bed. His life is in the balance from a drug overdose.

Attempted suicide or attempted murder?

British lawyer Dominic Delingpole investigates, with the help of his larger-than-life partner Jonathan McFadden. Compromising photographs of senior politicians and business chiefs are discovered.

Is the young man a blackmailer?

Dominic and Jonathan uncover a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of government and powerful corporations. Three people are murdered, and Dominic and Jonathan struggle for their very survival in this gripping thriller.

©2019 Mr. David C. Dawson (P)2019 Mr. David C. Dawson Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Romance Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Law Crime Thriller Mystery Exciting

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Overall, this wasn't a waste of time because I did enjoy, but not so much like I thought I would. I love mysteries, drop a gay protagonist or a romance and I'm more than happy. The mystery was cool and I was engaged with it, but the main protagonist wasn't a detective and the clues kind off fall into his lap. He wasn't even a investigative journalist, he was a lawyer who likes to break the law and look at other guys. And then we have the romance. I didn't feel the connection with neither of them or between them. They seem off, both ogling other dudes and Dominic's boyfriend (I forgot the name) wanted a open relationship where Dominic didn't, but he goes along with it because he "loves"his boyfriend. It's a love story, not a romance.

I like the narration though, it was the bright spot of the book and I was shocked when I realize the narrator is also the author! Cudos for him, I hope he narrates other audiobooks too.

I received this audiobook from Gay Romance Reviews in exchange for an honest review.

Wasn't my favorite

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Dawson does an enjoyable self narration of his book. His ability to spin this tale was gripping and full of interesting twists and turns. Although he is a new to me author, I found his writing to be thrilling and thought provoking. This book truly kept me on the edge of my seat and I cannot wait for more!

Wow!

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David C. Dawson's writing is engaging, thoughtful and highly entertaining. His characters are fleshed-out and rounded and the story keeps you on your toes. it's slightly didactic at times, but for good reason - LGBT characters in this particular genre are few and far between, so it's a wonderful change.

What a great character debut

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This is the first time I have read/listened to something by this author. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters. There are a few twists in the story that kept me on the edge of my seat.

It took me quite awhile to get use to the narration of the book but once I got use to the narrators voice I found it quite an enjoyable listen. I will be looking out for more from this author.

Great storyline

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This was a very interesting story. I quite enjoyed the multiple point of views as they added a lot of depth to the story. I quite liked Dominic, he was a great man, very upstanding. He was sweet and in a way, safe. I had a little more trouble with Jonathan and their relationship. But their interactions were very entertaining. The plot was very interesting and had many twists and turns. The narration was great and really gave cadence and life to the story.

Interesting story

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