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The Summons

Detective Peter Diamond Book 3

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The Summons

By: Peter Lovesey
Narrated by: Michael Tudor Barnes
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Winner of the Crime Writers Association Silver Dagger and shortlisted for the Edgar Award.

The summons comes at night. Two policemen collect Peter Diamond from his West London flat and drive him to Bath. Once head of the murder squad there, he is now out of touch in his retirement, unaware of an audacious escape from Albany Prison.

Four years previously, Diamond headed the investigation of the bizarre murder of a Swedish woman journalist, her mouth stuffed with red roses. Now the convicted murderer is at large and has already kidnapped the daughter of the Assistant Chief Constable. He is demanding that the case be reexamined, and he will deal only with Diamond.

©1995 Peter Lovesey (P)2015 Hachette Audio UK Crime Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Murder Fiction
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Unemployed and living in West London with Steff when a late night visit from the Bath police takes him from bed to Bath, much against his will. The kidnapping of the daughter of his detested former chief forces Diamond to review an old murder case he was in charge of. With reluctance, and very little police support, he has to review his investigation while the escape prisoner with his hostage puts pressure on both Diamond and the Bath police.

A good story with a good narrator brings the characters and the town of Bath to life making this an enjoyable listen. Diamond's sly humour adds a lightness of touch to the otherwise grim work of rooting through the past of those involved.

Dodgy detective work

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I enjoy the Peter Diamond series and this one kept me guessing until the end. It was well read by Michael Tudor Barnes

Didn’t disappoint

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Nice to have West Country setting. Always extra twists. Hope real cops are more like Diamond. The baddies have got it coming.

Always good

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I am becoming rather addicted to Mr Diamond and his long suffering wife. Each book follows on with his story, though it is not necessary to have read previous books to be entertained and gripped by this one which features a kidnapping and a possible wrong arrest. I,am looking forward to hearing about the detectives next adventure

Another enjoyable Peter Diamond book

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a series by Peter Lovesay and as always keeps you guessing to the end. Wonderful story teler

Who was your favorite character and why?

Obviously Peter Diamond

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The final confrontations with the murderer

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It holds one attention all the way. Some great funny moments and others that make you jump

Any additional comments?

Peter Lovesey is a great writer.

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