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By: David C. Dawson
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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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Enjoyable mystery, which, whilst has an unusual plot with a twist and engaging characters set in Oxfordshire, Brighton and London, I felt it was really let down by being narrated by the author himself.
It’s always a difficult decision to make, financial being a huge consideration, but it it rarely works out in my opinion.
Whilst the author has a pleasant voice, he made the story sound very “jolly hockey sticks” and way too cringing for my liking, but that is just my personal opinion.
I really am looking forward to the next book in the series with perhaps another narrator?

A Very British Mystery

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