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Turbulent Priests

By: Colin Bateman
Narrated by: Adam Moore
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About this listen

Dan Starkey arrives on Wrathlin Island to investigate the residents' belief that the Messiah is alive, female, and about to start school there: It's not a commission that turns up everyday. He finds a mess of religious intolerance and illicit drinking in a tiny community that is big on religious fervour but small on hospitality. Apart from the Messiah's mum of course, who's clung to her sanity. And her lager.

©1999 Colin Bateman (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime

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Critic reviews

"The funniest crime series around" ( Daily Telegraph)
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Colin Bateman does his usual and creates a storyline which stretches credibility just beyond normal limits, but incorporates characters that have likeable and consistent personalities, making a thoroughly enjoyable mix.
Turbulent Priests maintained my interest throughout, had it's fair share of laugh out loud moments and a good few sharp intakes of breath too.
I've no knowledge of Scottish accents so I can't comment on accuracy, but the narration certainly brought the characters to life, though it had it's own particular and at times stilted style.
Overall a really enjoyable book, well worth a listen.

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Very funny and great characters. Love this series - one to come back to later even though I know the ending.

Excellent

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