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The Roar of the Butterflies

Joe Sixsmith Series, Book 5

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The Roar of the Butterflies

By: Reginald Hill
Narrated by: Rupert Farley
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About this listen

 A sweltering summer spells bad news for the private detective business. Thieves and philanderers take the month off and the only swingers in town are the ones to be found on the 19th hole of the Royal Hoo Golf Course. The civilized reputation of the 'Hoo' is in trouble, however.

Shocking allegations of cheating have been directed at one of its leading members, Chris Porphyry. When Chris turns to Joe Sixsmith, PI, he's more than willing to help - well, he hasn't got any other clients - only Joe hadn't counted on being French-kissed then dangled out of a window on the same day. Before long, though, Joe's on the trail of a conspiracy that starts with missing balls, and ends with murder!

©2008 Reginald Hill (P)2008 WF Howes Ltd Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction

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I expected to be faced with a complex plot, well drawn characters and great writing. None of these things were terrible, I just felt it was very light on all three aspects. There were smiley bits, that were fun, but was left unsatisfied, which never has happened with this author.

Not what I have come to love of Reginald Hill

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Reginald Hill is now an author I look for regularly, especially the non series books. They have wonderful characters, who you get to know through their thoughts and actions rather than descriptions. Plots are complicated by behaviours not by extreme events.
These are somehow very feel good books with a slower pace though never dull. You can put them down but you don't want to, and I am always sorry when they end.

Awesome author great narration

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I loved this novel of the self effacing private eye. Great characters and e,cells plot.

Exceptional story telling

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Entertaining and gently amusing. Well narrated. Excellent plot.
Sadly I can only see one other Joe Sixsmith on this site (Book 4) It would be nice to see more (unabridged of course)

Enjoyable Book

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Well written, brilliantly plotted. So glad I discovered Joe Sixmith. Reginald Hill at his best. I have listened to this so many times and each time been impressed by the way Hill writes. Despite the fact there is an innocent victim in the story, this book has a feel good factor and is my go to book when I need cheering up.
The narrator is excellent, can't fault him.

Brilliant (not to be read only once!)

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