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Unethical Conduct

Terry McGuire Series of Thrillers: The Garnwen Trust, Book 1

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Corrupt senior officers, a murder, a rape, and a flasher. Can DI Terry McGuire's day get any worse? McGuire became a police officer to uphold the law and to protect those who cannot protect themselves. When he discovers a connection between a former friend and colleague, and a body buried on a beach that appears to have been frozen for five years, McGuire knows there is only one course of action he can take.

With a murder, a rape, and a flasher adding to McGuire's headache, is there a connection between his colleagues and the awful events unfolding? Can McGuire stand up for what he believes and bring the perpetrators to justice, whoever they may be?

Authors Arthur Cole and Nigel Williams have nearly 50 years of policing experience between them.

©2016 Arthur Cole & Nigel Williams (P)2017 Arthur Cole & Nigel Williams Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Fiction Crime Thriller Murder
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I don't suppose I'd have read this book if I'd come across it in a book shop, the cover is not at all inspiring, however, I listened to this as an audiobook via Audible and that was a totally different experience. Jake Urry was the narrator and I loved his sultry drawl, which perfectly matched the characters.

The two authors have served many years in the police force, so when they write a police procedural about internal police corruption, it adds another dimension to a hidden vice, that we prefer to believe does not exist.

There are three aspects to DI Terry McGuire's inquiries - firstly a corruption case brought by some proven criminals who claimed that some of their offences had been planted on them by the police. Secondly, a dead body that had been dumped after spending five years in a freezer. And thirdly, a flasher who was stalking women in the local park.

As the investigation proceeds and evidence gradually reveals itself, I became more involved with Terry McGuire's character, though I didn't manage to keep all the villains in place in my brain. No matter, it was an excellent listen and I shall be searching out more from the narrator.

Good book with excellent narration.

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A very good storyline...excellent narration by Jake Urry as always. His voice is almost mesmerising and keeps you listening

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This is the first book about DI Terry McGuire who is an all-round nice chap and not at all like the majority of fictional, broken detectives. That was quite a pleasant change. Set in Wales, DI McGuire is tasked to investigate an allegation into corruption within his force. On top of that, a dead body is discovered on the beach and a flasher is exposing himself near the local caravan park.
So McGuire has a fair bit to deal with, but remains completely unflustered throughout.
Written by two former police officers, their experience shines through clearly in the depiction of the investigative procedures. The characters and the dialogue also seemed very authentic. At times, it actually felt as if I was listening to a memoir. My only minor criticism about the plot was that everything just slotted into place too easily. My second - again minor - niggle relates to the portrayal of female characters. They seemed to be typecast in the classic roles of supportive and nurturing. In future books, it would be nice to see a bit more suspense and perhaps the odd female character that doesn't fit that mould. However, as a first book and serving as an introduction to the series, it was pretty good.

The story is told from the first-person perspective of DI McGuire and Jake Urry's tone of voice fitted that character to a T. The narration definitely enhanced the story for me.

Overall, a short and very straightforward British police procedural, which kept me entertained and held my attention, but was rather undemanding.

Straightforward police procedural

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The story was excellent the characters were very real. Only one criticism I have and that is the somewhat gratuitous use of bad language. Whilst making it 'real life' it still was excessive, for me anyway!

Good police and crime story

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I enjoyed this story of good copper,bad copper!lol The fb references had me loling.Jake Urry is once again a terrific narrator.Now to get book 2!“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”

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