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Letter from the Dead

Detective Inspector Declan Walsh Series, Book 1

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Letter from the Dead

By: Jack Gatland
Narrated by: Robin Laing
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"By the time you read this, I will be dead.... "

When Victoria Davies was pushed off her stately home's roof in 2001, all evidence pointed to her husband Michael. But now, 20 years later a letter has appeared, written by Victoria before her death; a letter that was never received, and a letter that brings new suspects into the fray; Labor MPs Shaun Donnal, Andrew MacIntyre, and Charles Baker.

But two decades on, life has changed for these men. Donnal is now a paranoid alcoholic living on the streets of London, "Andy Mac" is a popular YouTube evangelist, and Charles Baker is the current Conservative Home Secretary, and the bookie's choice for next Prime Minister in the upcoming leadership election.

Now Detective Inspector Declan Walsh, saved from permanent suspension and newly transferred to the Temple Inn "Last Chance Saloon" Crime Unit, must navigate a minefield filled with political intrigue, adulterous affairs, social activist aristocrats, and brutal, bloody murder, as each suspect leads his new team to another problem, and skeleton to fall out of the closet....

©2020 Jack Gatland (P)2021 Tantor Crime Fiction Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Crime
Compelling Plot • Complex Storyline • Brilliant Narrator • Intriguing Mystery • Unexpected Twists • Impressive Reader
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The book held my interest, I enjoyed listening, and that’s all I look for in a book. It was no nail biter but for more importance to me was it didn’t use sex andc profanity fill the costed.

Enjoyed listening

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Five stars for story and performance. I love this new protagonist. The plot is complex but the continuity flows very well.

Very impressed by the author and the reader

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I liked all of the characters, especially Declan and Monroe. I love the mix of politics and covert undercurrents in addition to police procedural. Very MI6.
Narrator is brilliant!

Loved it!

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Hmmm. This wasn’t bad. I love the genre and the narration was well done. Maybe because I listened to the audiobook that I had a hard time remembering some of the characters. In fact, there is one in the Epilogue that I can’t recall at all. I wish I could do a search.

Subsequent storylines are definitely hinted at. I will probably follow this series but not just yet.

Good not great

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It's always hard to find a new story line. But the author has created a really decent one. The performance was well done by the narrator. As I said, the story line was well done with lots of twists and turns..

A series opener with wonderful potential

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Just maybe this is as good as it gets. And! Nary a “smile that didn’t reach…”

Maybe

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This was well worth the listen, ranked up there with my recommendation of JD Kirk's series. 5 Star, must have this book on your must listen list.

Very Entertaining

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Hooks you into the series properly. The colouration of the narrative was enjoyable and the story line held interest throughout.

well crafted and intriguing

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The plot here is complicated, but with enough clues to keep the reader “in the game” without giving it up too easily. Lead characters are also complicated, interesting, and worthy of respect. Very pleased to discover this series and begin the second book.

Excellent. Great blend of complex characters and plot.

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I liked the main characters... I really appreciate that there wasn't little foul language. I. excited about this set of books!

excellent narration and story plot

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