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Time and Tide

DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 7

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Time and Tide

By: Peter Grainger
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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Change is afoot at Kings Lake Central police station. A most unexpected new detective inspector takes up his post this Monday morning, and the oldest detective in the place takes a momentous decision.

Around them, other officers are considering their own situations, and even the building itself seems to be facing an uncertain future. But life and death go on, nevertheless, and by lunchtime someone will make a grim discovery on the Norfolk saltmarshes. A stranger seems to have suffered a slow and agonizing death out there.

As the team from Kings Lake uncover his story, they reveal another, much older one with its origins far back in the previous century. In the tide that governs the affairs of men, it seems, love and loss, betrayal and revenge are timeless themes. Fans of Colin Dexter, P. D. James, and Ruth Rendell have all found much to enjoy in DC Smith's previous investigations.

©2017 Peter Grainger (P)2018 Tantor Detective Mystery Police Procedural Traditional Detectives Fiction Exciting Royalty British Mysteries

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Brilliant book, 3x I have listened to it & still like to hear it again!!! Keep them coming please!!

Time & Tide

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Not my usual type of book, but loved this. Great character in Smith and a good plot, which kept me gripped.

Fabulous character in Smith

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This whole series is fantastic; I listen to them all again in order at least once a year. Intricate plotting, convincing and compelling characters, a great deal of heart and soul. Far superior to Morse/Frost/Banks etc etc.

A wonderful series

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Loved every minute of this. The expected high Peter Grainger standard. And Gildart Jackson is superb as usual as DC.
Just when you think it’s all over, there’s still more to come.

Just when you think it’s all over…..

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As a longtime fan of the DC Smith series, I was thrilled to dive into "Time and Tide" by Peter Grainger. This seventh installment continues to showcase Grainger's masterful storytelling and character development. Smith's dry wit, sharp intellect, and compassionate nature shine through as he tackles his potentially final case before retirement. The intricate plot weaves together a present-day murder with historical elements, keeping listeners engaged throughout.

Gildart Jackson's narration once again elevates the material, bringing each character to life with distinct voices and capturing the nuances of Smith's personality perfectly. His performance adds depth and emotion to Grainger's already rich prose.

The DC Smith series would make for compelling television, with its well-drawn characters, intricate mysteries, and the picturesque Norfolk setting. Each book, including "Time and Tide," offers a perfect blend of police procedural and character study that would translate beautifully to the screen.

Time, Tide, and Timeless Detective Work

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