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  • The Lewis Man

  • By: Peter May
  • Narrated by: Peter Forbes
  • Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (464 ratings)

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The Lewis Man

By: Peter May
Narrated by: Peter Forbes
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Publisher's summary

In The Lewis Man, the second book of the trilogy, Fin Macleod has returned to the Isle of Lewis, the storm-tossed, wind-scoured outer Hebridean island where he was born and raised. Having left behind his adult life in Edinburgh - including his wife and his career in the police force - the former Detective Inspector is intent on repairing past relationships and restoring his parents' derelict cottage. His plans are interrupted when an unidentified corpse is recovered from a Lewis peat bog. The only clue to its identity is a DNA match to a local farmer, the now-senile Tormod Macdonald - the father of Fin's childhood sweetheart, Marsaili - a man who has claimed throughout his life to be an only child, practically an orphan. Reluctantly drawn into the investigation, Fin uncovers deep family secrets even as he draws closer to the killer who wishes to keep them hidden.

Already an international bestseller and winner of numerous awards, including France's Prix des Lecteurs du Telegramme, The Lewis Man has the lyrical verve of Ian Rankin and the gutsy risk-taking of Benjamin Black. As fascinating and forbidding as the Hebridean landscape, the book (according to The Times) "throbs with past and present passions, jealousies, suspicions and regrets; the emotional secrets of the bleak island are even deeper than its peat bog."

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Critic reviews

"As good as its superb predecessor...not only a good mystery, but also a moving and evocative portrayal of a place where the unforgiving weather is matched only by the church's harsh patronage." (Laura Wilson, The Guardian)

"May is a masterful story-teller. He skillfully combines pathos and the themes of identity, lost love and family ties to create an exciting, page-turning thriller." (Laura Wurzal, The Irish Examiner)

"In mood and texture, Peter May's novels, set on the Isle of Lewis, are essentially Nordic, and he bears comparison with some of the best writers from those cold desolate climes...the plot throbs with past and present passions, jealousies, suspicions and regrets; the emotional secrets of the bleak island are even deeper than its peat bog." (Marcel Berlins, The Times)

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Excellent

A great continuation of the saga with the same amazing narrator. Highly recommend for all types of readers.

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Great read

Thoroughly enjoyed
Great introduction to the island and its people
Can’t wait to read next one

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Thoroughly enjoyed this

Good character building, and follow through from book one. Suspenseful, surprises! The country came alive in the telling.

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Compelling stories and narration

I read the three Lewis books several years ago, but didn’t remember much about them, except that the settings and stories were fascinating. This narrator really brings them to life, switching seamlessly among the accents and points of view of the characters. I am especially awed by how effortlessly he speaks the Gaelic names - they are unpronounceable to me. Some parts were just too sad, and I was glad to fast forward past them.

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I Loved this trilogy.

Peter May did a wonderful job writing this book. I really enjoyed Peter Forbes reading it.

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Classic excellence in a modern story

Peter May's style is exceptional. I read or listen to on avg 5-8 books a week and Mr. May is in a league all his own. I've read many classics , proclaimed to be " The Greats" and I find this series to be better than many of those. This story offers " stay up WAY past your bedtime" mystery and excitement and a heart rending look into the past life of a father with dementia that had me grabbing tissues .

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Couldn't Stop Listening

Loved the story and character development. Hope there's a third book in the series. Excellent narration.

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Beautiful story

This series is fantastic. THE LEWIS MAN is sad, bittersweet and ultimately rewarding. Ready for the next one.

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This author understands humanity .

A complex and interesting story told with compassion and empathy. I became totally engaged with the characters .

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Just Excellent

This is book 2 of a trilogy. Complex interwoven plot. Excellent fully developed characters with detailed view of rural of Scotland. And of course murder.
I’m ordering book 3.

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