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Death Under a Little Sky

By: Stig Abell
Narrated by: Oliver Hembrough
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The stunningly written, evocative debut crime thriller you won’t want to miss!

A detective ready for a new life
Jake Jackson, high-flying ex-city detective, inherits a rural retreat from his reclusive uncle. It’s the perfect chance to start anew.

A death that disrupts everything
But then the local annual treasure hunt spirals into terror when a young woman’s bones are discovered. Suddenly, Jake is back to being a detective, as he tries to unearth a dangerous killer in this most unlikely of settings.

©2023 Stig Abell (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Private Investigators Psychological Thriller Mystery Suspense

Critic Reviews

‘Tense but patient, fast but thoughtful, and twisty but substantial – this is a truly excellent debut, and I want the next installment now Lee Child

‘I LOVED this. I found it totally immersive, and couldn’t wait to squeeze some time from my day to return to it. The writing is very classy and the conclusion came as a surprise, which is always a treat’ Ann Cleeves

‘Gloriously atmospheric and masterfully plotted with such a strong sense of place, this is a huge treat for crime fiction lovers. I can’t wait for the next instalment!’ Lucy Foley

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Pretty Tedious

Wasn’t sure if I’d make it to the end of this book. I found the main character to be exceptionally annoying and the whole thing to be too unrealistic.

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Great plot but too try-hard on the prose.

Good cosy story although the language was too florid in parts. The writer seems to be trying too hard with fancy language and not letting a good plot carry the day. The somewhat syrupy relationship between Jake and Lydia was accentuated with some terrible ‘female’ accents from the narrator which I felt was the weakest link. Worth it though but I’d read the book rather than listen to this one!

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Boring and mundane

Very bland, boring characters struggled to make it to the end, but carried on, hoping something would happen. it didn't.

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