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Death of a Hollow Man

A Midsomer Murders Mystery, Book 2

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Death of a Hollow Man

By: Caroline Graham
Narrated by: John Hopkins
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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.

©1989 Caroline Graham (P)2022 Bolinda Publishing
Crime Fiction Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense
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"Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie." (The Sunday Times)

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Excellent character development

Murder mysteries are hardly about the murder- they’re just an excuse for reserved and nominally polite people to pry into the inner lives of others. It’s wonderful to hear details like the types of pictures a minor character has hanging on his walls.

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More than just a mystery.

From the beginning of the book, the reader is immersed in to a world of theater of emotions of character of conflict. Each character is so well-rounded that you know them, Each situation is so well described that you are there. The murder doesn’t happen until over halfway into the book, when the Inspector steps in. Really good read. Unexpected ending.

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Can't beat Midsummer Murders!

I love Caroline Graham stories, she touches on sensitive relationships without being crass or in your face. Her characters are well developed and interesting. You will laugh and feel sorrow. John Hopkins is a wonderful narrator. You can tell he loves these books as well.

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So good narration and story

Love . Watched every show in the tv series but the book is soooo much better

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The development of the characters

.The characters in most mysteries are described only as they relate to the plot. They are paper characters, silhouettes used to lead the reader as they solve the puzzles intricate to the plot and the strategy they use to solve the mystery and finally revealed the murderer. I enjoy it good mystery..

However,this author provides a description of the characters so you understand their emotions, and better understand their relationship to one other and how this pertains to solving the mystery

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Outstanding!

Fascinating plotting and characters. Enjoyed every minute. Can’t wait to read the next. Narrator was perfect!

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Better than the show.

Loved it! Loved the tv show... but this reading was even better. Will listen to many mire👍

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A solid reading of an excellent story

as a fan of the television program I found this reading most enjoyable as it brought New Life to familiar characters. I think anyone familiar with the series will enjoy it very much. for those not familiar with the series this story will be fresh and entertaining.

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Better than the TV show!

Fantastic. I love the show so hearing the added information completed the story. Well done!

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Another enjoyable midsommer mystery

Characters well developed. A pleasure to listen to the story. I enjoyed how the characters interacted and were well rounded, not just fill ins

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