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A Tale Etched in Blood and Hard Black Pencil

By: Christopher Brookmyre
Narrated by: Angus King
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We could tell you about the bodies. We could tell you their names, where they were found, the states they were in. We could tell you about the suspects, too, the evidence, the investigators; join a few dots, even throw you a motive.

But what would be the point? After all, you know these people. You went to school with them. We all did. So if you really knew them then, you’ll already have all the answers....

©2006 Christopher Brookmyre (P)2015 W F Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Fiction

Critic Reviews

"This is the book I would want if I were marooned on a desert island or lost in space." ( Independent)
"Another astonishing performance, travelling deeper and more movingly into human emotions than his previous works, without sacrificing his comic zest or meticulous plotting." ( The Times)

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I found the storyline boring

Angus king was an excellent narrator whom I enjoyed listening to very much and will look for books with him as narrator

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Disappointing in spades.

Want a tedious, boring account of primary school kids plus slapstick comedy? Listen to this.

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I lost the plot

I have loved every Christopher Brookmyre book I have read, but not this one. I kept losing the plot and eventually I didn't care. I just gave up

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