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  • DI Rob Marshall Scottish Borders Police Mysteries
  • By: Ed James
  • Narrated by: Angus King
  • Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (13 ratings)
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By: Ed James
Narrated by: Angus King
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Summary

DS Siyal's first day. The worst first day.

DS Rakesh Siyal is an idealist. Frustrated as an Edinburgh human rights lawyer, he joins the police, determined to solve the problems he sees with the criminal justice system from the inside, rather than out. His first day as a cop sees him sent down to Galashiels in the Scottish Borders, where he’s given a simple task – return a suspect to Glasgow to face justice. But when the suspect escapes on Rakesh’s watch, can he track down a brutal murderer in countryside he’s never visited in his life? Will his first day on the job prove to be a false start? False Start is a prequel to the DI Rob Marshall series, starring a haunted detective who masks his trauma with biting humor. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart MacBride, JD Kirk and LJ Ross.
©2022 Scott Cullen Ltd (P)2023 Scott Cullen Ltd
Crime Fiction Police Procedurals
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Good stuff

I thought it was a good short story which helps us understand DS Rakesh Siyal a little more. It obviously covers in detail how he got his nickname of “Shunty”, plus his first meeting & day with the “BallBreaker” Boss …. she’s harsh.

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Mediocre

Angus King rescues a very mediocre tale. Apart from explaining ‘Shunty’ it was contrived and in places bordering on farce.

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Interesting background but no thrills

Interesting getting Shunty’s background but it was disappointingly short and not exactly value for money

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