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Death of a Hollow Man
- A Midsomer Murders Mystery, Book 2
- Narrated by: John Hopkins
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Death of a Hollow Man is the second instalment in the Midsomer Murders series, featuring an exclusive foreword by John Nettles (ITV’s DCI Tom Barnaby).
Backstage nerves are fraying, and revenge is on its way. As Causton Amateur Dramatic Society prepares for the opening night of Amadeus, in the wings Esslyn Carmichael suspects his wife is having an affair with the leading man. And where better to settle scores than the stage?
Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby expects an evening of entertainment, attending only to show support for his wife. But when someone turns Esslyn’s final grand gesture into a gruesome coup de theatre, Barnaby’s investigation suddenly begins.
Critic Reviews
"Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie." (The Sunday Times)
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- Antonella Rebello
- 13-06-2022
Fun Murder Mystery for Old n New Fans alike 😉
Great narration with fun, quirky, sympathetic n dastardly characters and plenty of suspects! the story makes me want to join the theatre (minus the Murder) Can't wait for more of this series 🥰👍🏼🤞🏼
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- oceanjasper
- 03-08-2022
Just immerse yourself in the theatre
This is a character driven mystery. The various members of the amateur dramatic society are brilliantly drawn and their tangled relationships are so much fun. The clashing egos, the jealousies, the insecurities and personal struggles are all revealed to the reader. There are clues but this is not an investigation that focusses on the evidence. It was very entertaining but also psychologically true. The narration is excellent and easily distinguishes all the different characters. Bring on Book 3!
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- Annie Bee
- 27-06-2022
Brilliant. Where's Book three?
The novel's plot is less convoluted than the tv episode and therefore made all the richer in it's character development. Absolutely loved it. John Hopkins is marvellous in his narration. Eerily sounds more like Barnaby in each reading.
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- Lesley Grant
- 14-06-2024
Brilliant characterisation, plot and narration
I admit it. I am a Midsomer Murders afficionado and have been for years. However if you've never seen an episode you will still absolutely love Caroline Graham's mysteries and this one is quite wonderful. Her way with words brings characters to life even more so than on the flickering screen. Each one is described with a depth and reality that lingers long after the final page. For me, they even outstrip the clever plots and grisly outcomes. Situations within the story - such as the confrontation between Rosa and Kitty, and the scene in the nursing home - pull the reader into the drama and emotion through Graham's rich writing style. The narrator, John Hopkins adds to the excellence of both story and characters with his thoughtful and knowledgeable performance. He even sounds like DI Barnaby, much to my delight. I will definitely be listening to the rest of these entertaining audio books!
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