Preview
  • A Finer End

  • A Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James Novel
  • By: Deborah Crombie
  • Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
  • Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (733 ratings)

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

A Finer End

By: Deborah Crombie
Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $21.49

Buy for $21.49

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

Here are two spellbinding mysteries, one contemporary, and one ancient - that will challenge Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James as no case ever has.

Glastonbury is a town revered as the mythical burial place of King Arthur, and, according to New Age followers, a source of strong Druid power. Something terrible and bloody shattered Glastonbury Abbey's peace long ago - and now it is about to spark a violence that will reach forward into the present.

©2001 Deborah Crombie (P)2002 W.F. Howes, Ltd.
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

Critic reviews

"Crombie has laid claim to the literary territory of moody psychological suspense owned by P. D. James and Barbara Vine." ( The Washington Post)

What listeners say about A Finer End

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    426
  • 4 Stars
    202
  • 3 Stars
    66
  • 2 Stars
    28
  • 1 Stars
    11
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    405
  • 4 Stars
    158
  • 3 Stars
    51
  • 2 Stars
    22
  • 1 Stars
    10
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    385
  • 4 Stars
    160
  • 3 Stars
    55
  • 2 Stars
    23
  • 1 Stars
    20

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

Not my favorite

I really love Deborah Crombie's writing. This is a departure from her usual style. I wouldn't recommend it unless you like a murder mystery mixed up with magic, dark forces and holy grail-ish mysticism. Some of you may love it, but it isn't my cup of tea. I still plan to read every book she's ever written. She makes a brilliant study of human nature. Her characters and dialogue are so good. She has become one of my favorite authors.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A Finer End

Very good characters and good story.
Narrator: drippy.
I just love that a writer took on the solitary detective *thing* and is doing a mighty good job of it.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

outstanding series

I love this series. bought the first one on a whim and am not able to stop til I finish the series. very engaging storyline.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Best So Far...

I've been reading (listening to) this whole series in order, and this so far is my favorite! You have to be a bit patient, though, for Gemma and Kincaid don't get involved in the story til around the middle. But the story is wonderfully rich and complex, and touches upon ancient historical and spiritual subjects that are very intriguing. A bonus is that Gemma and Kincaid's relationship takes a surprising turn. Enjoy!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book

I liked Deborah Crombie and the relationship between her two main characters. The story took place in Glastonbury England a place that I have visited and a perfect place for this mystery.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Read all of them

I found Crombie because I never have enough credits. Read all that are included with audible (free) and then bought the ones that weren’t. She tells a good story without giving away the ending…and it’s a clean storyline. No gratuitous sex or violence.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Crombie delivers

The Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series consistently provides a story worth hearing and characters you enjoy knowing and want to know better. A Finer End is a great place to start or to deepen your acquaintance with this pair of detectives who are such real people that you want them for friends.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

2 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

“Fan”tastic story

This was a great story, I’m finally getting used to Jenny Sterlin narrating. I agree with the last reviewer that not to many writers could pull off this storyline but Deborah did it. I love the intricacies of Gemma and Duncan’s relationship. Starting the next book in the series now’

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Favorite so far

Immerses you in the past and hope!
Enjoy the mystery and the ride; wonderful story

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

Love the series, but...

This is much weaker than the many other books in the seris. Too many odd experiences throughout and pretty loose.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!