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The Roots of Evil

Bob Skinner, Book 32

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The Roots of Evil

By: Quintin Jardine
Narrated by: James Bryce
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Summary

The darkest deeds are hidden from sight.... 

Bob Skinner is back in the latest gritty mystery in Quintin Jardine's best-selling series, not to be missed by listeners of Ian Rankin and Peter May. 

New Year's Day and Edinburgh lies sleeping. But two men will never wake again.... 

When struggling ex-copper Terry Coats was discovered in bed with an air hostess, his excuse that he was 'going undercover' cut no ice with the force - or his wife. But now he's been brutally killed on Hogmanay night, it seems there may have been more to his plea.

Dragged from the New Year celebrations, Special Constable Sir Bob Skinner is shocked to find Coats' body alongside that of Griff Montell: his erstwhile protégé and former lover of Skinner's own daughter, Alex. Could there be some dark truth under Coats' cock-and-bull story, after all?

As the secrets start unravelling, Skinner realises he has gravely underestimated someone close to him - and the effects will cost him, and those he loves, dear.... 

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I love how Quintin jardine manages to keep Skinner active after all these years. also how he's having to change how he handles himself now.

beautifully written and read

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A typical Bob Skinner tale, but non the worse for that. Almost impossible to put down as the twists and turns unfold.

Another great story

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the 'sticky ' noises made by the narrator's mouth made this a difficult listen for me. Some mis-pronunciation too.

what a pity

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What an amazing 32 books 😱 having just finished this last book, I feel sad! Bob skinner and co. Feel like old friends. Exceptional character depth and growth, interesting plot lines and brilliant twists!

If you love a good detective novel, get your teeth into these...James Bryce and his narration is second to none and the character voices are recognisable through every book!

Read them - you won’t be disappointed 👍

The best crime series I’ve listened too!

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What am I going to listen to, now that I have finished the last current Bob Skinner books. An excellent story, so well read, as usual by James Bryce.

Another excellent book

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