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A Dark So Deadly
- Narrated by: Steve Worsley
- Length: 21 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
A gripping stand-alone thriller from the Sunday Times number one best-selling author of the Logan McRae series.
Welcome to the Misfit Mob... It's where Police Scotland dumps the officers it can't get rid of but wants to: the outcasts, the troublemakers, the compromised. Officers like DC Callum MacGregor, lumbered with all the boring go-nowhere cases. So when an ancient mummy turns up at the Oldcastle tip, it's his job to find out which museum it's been stolen from.
But then Callum uncovers links between his ancient corpse and three missing young men, and life starts to get a lot more interesting. O Division's Major Investigation Teams already have more cases than they can cope with, so, against everyone's better judgment, the Misfit Mob are just going to have to manage this one on their own. No one expects them to succeed, but right now they're the only thing standing between the killer's victims and a slow, lingering death. The question is, can they prove everyone wrong before he strikes again?
Critic reviews
"MacBride is a damned fine writer." (Peter James)
"A satisfyingly compelling thriller." ( Sunday Mirror)
"Skilful storytelling...strong characterisation...both intriguing and engrossing." ( Guardian)
"MacBride's thrillers just keep getting better." ( Express)
"Exciting ...a guaranteed bestseller." ( Literary Review)
"Unmissable.... Superb storytelling." ( Sun)
"Crime fiction of the highest order." (Mark Billingham)
"A terrific writer...Logan McRae is a delight." ( The Times)
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- michelle
- 03-06-17
It's long but stick with it
This is an epic story, which requires you stay with it , at first it seems at bit meh but it gains momentum and turns into a very dark comedy with gruesome sides to keep you on the edge. It's uncomfortable at times in its depiction of child abuse but it's handled well and the plot though complex is very cleverly done. the narrator was excellent and I hope there are more books to come featuring the misfit mob. Highly recommend
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- Anonymous User
- 05-09-21
Omg ! What an amazing book ! The twist at the end!
Absolutely loved this book ! It should be made into a film ! The narrator was excellent too, it did take a few chapters to get me hooked but boy from then on I would walk extras miles ! Even ran listening to it instead of music ! Brilliant writing Welldone S Macbride
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- EVA
- 15-06-17
Hello Callum
What made the experience of listening to A Dark So Deadly the most enjoyable?
The usual narrator from Steve Macbrides other books. Made it a continuous flow from Logan. The small references to other character should from the previous book was great. I thought l had solved it numerous times but ohh no.
Who was your favorite character and why?
DC macgregor and also Mother.
What about Steve Worsley’s performance did you like?
Fantastic
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Oh yes. I was saving it to listen to on my holidays but could not wait.
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- Wendy
- 16-06-17
What a relief!
Finally a book That gives me full value. A hundred per cent full of words that did not offend! Not a third of the book filled with the F word as so frequently happens with lazy authors. Loved the story too. Am a complete fan now am just about to start on his series of books. Well done .
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- Darren B.
- 06-02-18
Another Great book, well read.
My first non Colin McCray story and I think you won't be disappointed. Lots of smiles and sadness for the main character.
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- lisasarcy
- 24-04-17
Dark, witty, nasty, and entertaining.
Ok, I found the central character a little too like Logan Macrae from the authors other novels, and the quantity of (smoked) red herrings cast about the place to be a bit much, but other than that, this is utterly enjoyable.
Although the cast of characters are drawn in only bold lines for the most part, they are still distinctive and put to good use. The plot is nice and twisty, and when you guess ahead of reveals it's not annoying. The 'procedural' elements of the plot move everything along nicely, while the real entertainment comes from the dialogue.
Classic MacBride, I hope he keeps them coming.
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- Gentleman Craig
- 30-05-17
A Dark So Deadly by Stuart Macbride
A gripping novel with lots of surprises. Makes you wonder why anyone would choose to go in to the police force though - poor Calum treated so badly by so many colleagues.......enjoyed this.
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- Rob
- 30-05-17
Start of a great new series?...
As a long time fan of Stuart McBride I thoroughly enjoyed this standalone book. Although it is a new story the character of Callum does make reference to the other standalone books featuring Ash Henderson which I did not enjoy as much. It was nice to hear some new characters as much as I enjoy the Logan McRae series I feel they are becoming characatures and almost too comedy. That said the characters in this book are a little too similar in places for example Callum/Logan and Mother/DI Steel and I did forget which series I was listening to!
I did really enjoy this book though, I listen to audio books instead of the radio on my way to work and loved the length of this one, the story really held my attention with lots of twists and turns. The final twist is very unrealistic as is that characters actions altogether and I did see it coming but it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story.
Steve Worsley is a fantastic narrator and really brought the story alive, top marks!
All in all a great book and hopefully the start of a new series...
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- sharon
- 29-06-17
New Author for me personally,
Brilliant story, loads of twists. couldn't stop listening to it. A new author to me, cant wait to read another of his novel's. 10/10
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- Stoney Southport
- 24-09-17
A Dark so Deadly
Rather long winded at times and a little confusing jumping back in time at strange places, but as story unraveled all became clear. Glad I stayed with it as it turned out to be a very unusual and clever plot.
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