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Dead Man’s Grave
- DS Max Craigie, Book 1
- Narrated by: Angus King
- Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
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Summary
‘Grabbed me from the first page’ Ian Rankin
This grave can never be opened.
The head of Scotland’s most powerful crime family is brutally murdered, his body dumped inside an ancient grave in a remote cemetery.
This murder can never be forgotten.
Detectives Max Craigie and Janie Calder arrive at the scene, a small town where everyone has secrets to hide. They soon realise this murder is part of a blood feud between two Scottish families that stretches back to the 1800s. One thing’s for certain: it might be the latest killing, but it won’t be the last…
This killer can never be caught.
As the body count rises, the investigation uncovers large-scale corruption at the heart of the Scottish Police Service. Now Max and Janie must turn against their closest colleagues – to solve a case that could cost them far more than just their lives…
LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR
‘The best police procedural I've read in years – fast-paced, compelling and deeply authentic. DS Max Craigie is a brilliant hero and I can't wait for the next in the series’ Jane Casey
‘Genuinely gripping, a total page-turner and one of my favourite reads of the year’ Matt Nixon, Daily Express
‘A stone cold classic of the genre; the strongest start to a series I’ve seen in years’ Tony Kent
‘Absolutely blown away by how good this is’ Marion Todd
‘A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists’ C. L. Taylor
‘The most authentic voice in thriller writing’ Tony Parsons
‘A genuinely thrilling adventure’ Scottish Sun
‘A page turner you won’t want to miss’ Denzil Meyrick
Don’t miss the first stunning thriller in the new DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime series!
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Critic reviews
‘Grabbed me from the first page … think Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty’ Ian Rankin
‘The best police procedural I've read in years – fast-paced, compelling and deeply authentic. DS Max Craigie is a brilliant hero and I can't wait for the next in the series’ Jane Casey
‘A genuinely thrilling adventure’ Scottish Sun
‘Compelling, quirky and engaging, this is a page-turner you won't want to miss!’ Denzil Meyrick
‘Genuinely gripping, a total page-turner and one of my favourite reads of the year’ Matt Nixson, Daily Express
‘Great storytelling with a whiplash smart hero and heroine’ Daily Mail
‘A cracking good story … kept me turning the pages, and loving the twists. I can’t wait for the second Craigie instalment’ Gytha Lodge
‘Gripping’ Bella
‘A sizzling start to a new series’ Crime Monthly
‘A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists’ C. L. Taylor
‘Rock hard cop stuff, from a writer who’s done it for real. Absolutely terrific’ Paul Finch
‘If you liked Line of Duty, you’ll love this’ Real People Magazine
‘The most authentic voice in thriller writing’ Tony Parsons
‘An edge-of-your-seat, read-in-one-sitting book. If you like Line of Duty, you must snap this up’ Cass Green
‘A fast-paced read’ Suffolk Magazine
‘An authentic and compelling thriller. Highly recommended’ Mark Dawson
‘Absolutely blown away by how good this is’ Marion Todd
‘If you loved his Tom Novak series, you’ll love this even more’ Stephen Leather
‘A powerful and gripping story … D. S. Max Craigie is a fantastic creation’ Howard Linskey
‘An incredible piece of work. Great storytelling, pacy and written with such a sense of place’ Chris MacDonald
‘A stone cold classic of the genre; the strongest start to a series I’ve seen in years’ Tony Kent
‘The best police procedural money can buy’ Imran Mahmood
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- Ash J
- 20-07-21
Enjoyable. Good narrator
Enjoyed it throughout. Really liked the narrator and their style. Good listen. Might try another book by the same Author.
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- whistling_jim
- 07-06-23
Twice Listened, Still Thrilled!
This is my second listen of this audiobook and I enjoyed it even more than the first time. It is a brilliant and realistic police procedural with a complex plot and engaging characters. The story is full of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. The author has created a vivid and authentic picture of Scotland and its criminal underworld.
The narrator, Angus King, is superb. He brings the story to life with his excellent voice and accents. He captures the emotions and personalities of the characters perfectly. He makes me feel like I am right there with them, experiencing their joys and sorrows, their fears and hopes. He makes this audiobook special.
I highly recommend this audiobook to anyone who enjoys crime fiction and mystery thrillers. It is one of the best I have listened to this year. I am repeating my listen of all the audiobooks in the series and I can’t wait for the next one!
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- Wendy Holton
- 21-05-22
Fabulous!
Absolutely loved this gripping story! Couldn't stop listening. Loved the narration, characters and story line. Great extra at the end. Would highly recommend and have already downloaded the next book. Outstanding!
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- Dragonfly Gardener
- 27-10-24
Excellent!
Narration here is, for me, top notch - I have no idea why some have said otherwise. I listen to audiobooks all day, every day while I work and Angus King is one of the best narrators I've heard.
This book had me gripped from start to finish. The lead characters are likeable and realistic.
I did groan inwardly when DS Cragies dog started playing such a big part - purely and simply because I assumed (incorrectly) that she would come to harm as this seems to be a favourite plot these days - pet killing. However, fortunately, she was just an important part of the detectives life. I do hope that the author doesn't use this ploy later in the series - but fear it's as predictable as the death of a new crew member being beamed down to a planet with Kirk, Spock and Bones (one for the kids there!)
If you enjoy a crime drama, I don't see how you can fail to enjoy this one. All in all, it's beautifully written and read.
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- TooManyWIPs
- 02-09-23
FANTASTIC
I had already read this book previously so this was a re-enjoyment/introduction to Angus King. He did a fab job as narrator, really brought it to life and did several different voices for the characters
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- Barbara
- 14-03-23
Excellent
A superb read throughly enjoy it so well written . Very well read too . Thank you
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- Miranda
- 05-04-22
Loved it
First time I have read this author and really enjoyed this book. The initial concept was a great idea, I say no more. Grew to love the characters, already got the next book, so bye for now a book is calling.
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- Agsy
- 11-10-24
1st time
This is the first book of Neil's that I've listened to, purely because of Angus King really.
The book is well written and follows Max from the grave to corruption. It's an east follow, now onto the next installment.
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- John A Powell
- 21-09-23
Absorbing
Kept guessing throughout a absorbing read,gave an insight to police structure and procedures, a good read
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- ruthieB
- 30-10-24
Great book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next one. The characters were portrayed really well by the narrator who did a great job with the accents. The story was easy to follow, looks long and you wonder how they will fill out nearly 12 hours, but I really couldn't wait between instalments. Thoroughly recommended.
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