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The Burning

Coroner Jenny Cooper, Book 6

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The Burning

By: Matthew Hall
Narrated by: Sian Thomas
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A family tragedy. A buried secret. What lies hidden in the flames?

A dense, bitterly cold fog has settled over the Wye Valley when Bristol coroner Jenny Cooper is called to the scene of a dreadful tragedy: in the village of Blackstone Ley, a house has burned to the ground, with three members of a family inside.

Though evidence of foul play is quickly uncovered, it isn't long before the police investigation is drawn to a close. It seems certain that the fire was started by one of the victims, Ed Morgan, in a fit of jealous rage. But their infant son is still missing, and Ed had left a message for his surviving wife, Kelly Hart, telling her that she would never find the child....

As Jenny prepares the inquest, she finds herself troubled by the official version of events. What could have provoked Ed's murderous rampage? How might the guarded other inhabitants of the village have been involved? And what could the connection be with the mysterious abduction of a little girl 10 years ago?

Battling to suppress gruelling events in her own life, Jenny soon becomes entangled in another perplexing inquiry that may have surprising links to this one. Can she unearth Blackstone Ley's secrets before it's too late?

©2014 Matthew Hall (P)2017 Macmillan Digital Audio Legal Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths
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intriguing storyline and characters. Kept my attention, never boring because of the unraveling of clues which lead one way with certainly only to punch you in another direction.

A winner in this series!

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Back to basics here - a crime and an
investigation. Then lots of loose threads which our Coroner can't
resist tugging on, a busy lot of people
with so many agendas the fun seems in no danger of ending. Very good.

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THAT was really, REALLY good. That’s all I’ll say- you’re going to have to read it for yourself.

PS- I like Alison more with every book…

Wow

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I really enjoyed this particular storyline. The cast of regular characters played together perfectly.

Favorite!

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It's both exciting and engaging! I get lost in these stories similar to the stories of Elizabeth George... the heroine is relentless, flawed, honorable and slightly naïve. Please enjoy them; I could never have imagined a man so well versed in female psych!!!

Love this series!!

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I adore this authors keen sense and ability to draw you in and provide so much more detail to a plot then anyone else! I'm sad that this is the last in this series and wish he would write more!

More!

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I got totally obsessed with this series. I had no real knowledge of how the UK Coroner's Office worked. But I loved the character of Jenny. She is flawed but unstoppable. Now I want the next book to be published and worried it may never happen. This story's a true mysteries you must pay attention. Still the author has managed to make it thrilling not only cerebral.

Where's The Next Book?

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This series has twists and turns I never see coming. If I were reading rather than listening I would find it hard to put down.

Masterful plot

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The story line was captivating. I have truly enjoyed listening to the Jenny Cooper series and hope for more to follow.

Wonderful story line

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Loved the story and especially the narrator ! Made a 4 hour drive much faster . Hope to continue this series

Wonderful narrator !

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