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Still Life

By: Val McDermid
Narrated by: Cathleen McCarron
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Publisher's Summary

The Times Audiobook of the Week.

The bodies never stay buried forever....

On a freezing winter morning, fishermen pull a body from the sea. It is quickly discovered that the dead man was the prime suspect in a decade-old investigation, when a prominent civil servant disappeared without trace. DCI Karen Pirie was the last detective to review the file and is drawn into a sinister world of betrayal and dark secrets. But Karen is already grappling with another case, one with even more questions and fewer answers.

A skeleton has been discovered in an abandoned campervan and all clues point to a killer who never faced justice - a killer who is still out there. In her search for the truth, Karen uncovers a network of lies that has gone unchallenged for years. But lies and secrets can turn deadly when someone is determined to keep them hidden for good....

The number one best seller and unrivalled queen of crime Val McDermid is back with her most exhilarating, breath-taking thriller yet.

©2020 Val McDermid (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd

Critic Reviews

"No one can tell a story like she can." (Daily Express)

"The queen of psychological thrillers." (Irish Independent)

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Great narration good story

I do love Cathleen McCarrons narration I did enjoy the story but lost a little at the end

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Good story line

I really liked the story and how it unfolded little by little. It’s not a dragging story, so definitely a thumbs up for me.

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Classic Val

Always excellent reads or listens. One of my favourite authors. Look forward to next books.

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Interesting well-narrated good tale

Love Val McDermids novels. Latest is a good tight storyline, current and interesting. Appealing characterisations. Enjoyed the narration too. Highly recommend

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£10 pom from glenrothes still found the book aust

born in kirkcaldy (1951) what more could i ask read with mr google open memories

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Mind blowing

I love Val McDermid’s writing. This story was well written & kept me intrigued. Nice to see females shining in lead roles. The narration was very good & easy to listen to.
Highly recommend

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Excellent plot

My first book with this character I’ve know the author from the series wire in the blood and really enjoyed this character.

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listenable

THIS was an ok story not the bestby this author but listenable. narration easy to listen to

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Brilliant

Thank you for bringing Karen Pirie's universe to life once again. Bring on the next!

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She’s a bottler

I really like vals writing it’s easy to listen to and speeds along
I don’t think it’s the best book I’ve read but do write another one so I can enjoy. And use Cathleen as narrator she is terrific

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