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The Distant Echo

By: Val McDermid
Narrated by: Tom Cotcher
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On a freezing morning four drunken students stumble upon the body of a woman in the snow. Rosie has been raped, stabbed and left for dead in a cemetery. The only suspects are the four young men now stained with her blood.

Twenty-five years later the police mount a cold-case review of Rosie’s unsolved murder, and the four are still suspects. But when two of them die in suspicious circumstances, it seems that someone is pursuing their own brand of justice....

©2003 Val McDermid (P)2004 Recorded Books Inc Crime Thrillers Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Crime Detective Cold Case Exciting

Critic Reviews

"A classic.… McDermid pulls out all the stops. Impeccable." ( Guardian)
"A few more sly, old-fashioned whodunits like this and she’ll join the sturdy ranks of the queens of crime, on course to become Dame Val or Baroness McDermid." ( Sunday Times)
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Really enjoyed the tension in this story. A number of threads - a number of possibilities. But all come together in the end with an unexpected finish.

Keeps you guessing ...

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I loved the in depth character development. The story was really plausible and gripping. The authors intelligent and mastery of language was outstanding. A great read. Thanks

Smart and engrossing

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Excellent thriller, with great characterisation and clever twists and turns. Kept me guessing right till the end.

Thoroughly engrossing

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Great story line keep you guessing till the end. Must read more from this author

Good book

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The depth of characters and great storyline makes it one of the best. Listened every spare minute I could. Val McDermid is an absolute favourite always has been and this is one of the best!

Amazing character insight!

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