A Killing in November
DI Wilkins, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Matt Addis
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By:
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Simon Mason
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A Killing in November is an Oxford-set crime series of surprising twists, troubled pasts and a dynamic duo who are brought together by a mysterious murder investigation.
Ryan Wilkins grew up on a trailer park, a member of what many people would call the criminal classes. As a young Detective Inspector, he's lost none of his disgust with privileged elites - or his objectionable manners. But he notices things; they stick to his eyes. His professional partner, DI Ray Wilkins, of affluent Nigerian London heritage, is an impeccably groomed, smooth-talking graduate of Balliol College, Oxford. You wouldn't think they would get on. They don't.
But when a young woman is found strangled at Barnabas Hall, they're forced to.
Rich Oxford is not Ryan's natural habitat. St Barnabas' irascible Provost does not appreciate his forceful line of questioning. But what was the dead woman doing in the Provost's study? Is it just a coincidence that on the night of her murder the college was entertaining Sheik al-Medina, a Gulf state ruler linked to human-rights abuses in his own country and acts of atrocity in others?
As tensions rise, things aren't going well. Ray is in despair. Ryan is in disciplinary measures. But their investigation gradually disentangles the links between a Syrian refugee lawyer now working in the college kitchens, a priceless copy of the Koran in the college collection and the identity of the dead woman.
A Killing in November introduces an unlikely duo from different sides of the tracks in Oxford in a deftly plotted murder story full of dangerous turns, troubled pasts and unconventional detective work.
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- soo jay
- 29-04-2023
Great story! I will definitely be following Ryan.
I'm so glad I took a punt on this author, hitherto unknown to me. Wonderful characters, engrossing storyline, fascinating setting. While it did stretch credulity a little trying to figure out how Ryan ever achieved the rank of DI, I foresee many intriguing cases in his future. However, I hope the author embues Ryan with a little better dress sense. That tracksuit is already getting on my nerves!
The narration was very good indeed, with some admirable acting and well performed character voices.
I can't wait for this series to continue.
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- finnea
- 14-02-2022
Bring back Ryan asap!!
DI Ryan Wilkins is a wonderful character -- and a breath of fresh air in the musty world of Oxford College crime.
Simon Mason -- please don't be tempted to sack him, demote him, put him on traffic or subject him to any more humiliations. Just let him rip!!
it could've been a cliche to pair up an Oxford graduate with a chav from the caravan park--but Ryan is so beautifully full of life, i found him genuinely inspiring. It was quite moving how each time he lands in front of the super or disciplinary review, he replays instances from his childhood and takes us with him as he zonks out and focuses on the things that really matter (his kid and solving crimes). Go Ryan!!
Brilliantly read too!
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- Fiona
- 05-07-2022
Wonderfully read funny compelling crime story
I just loved this. I was looking for something in the crime genre that was not too bleak or bloody. This was much more than that - I laughed out loud with some of Ryan’s dialogue- with a classic mismatched pair of DIs who are both likeable with top quality narration.
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- Anita Chatfield
- 31-05-2023
Enjoyable!
Really enjoyed this book, great characters, not overly dark and an easy listen. Definitely hoping for more from this series!
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- Anonymous User
- 30-07-2023
New take on the classic detective pairings
A new detective pairing that manages to be both classic yet very modern and fresh.
Story was entertaining and all characters were well thought out.
Loved the narrator he brought the story to life. Looking forward to another book in hopefully what will be a new crime series.
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- Mrs. B C Murrill
- 16-11-2024
Fantastic story
Simon Mason is an outstanding story teller, full of totally different ideas and I LOVE the fact that he is such a wordsmith. Beautifully described although Ryan is really stressful to live alongside... but what a great dad.
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