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The Business of Dying

Dennis Milne, Book 1

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The Business of Dying

By: Simon Kernick
Narrated by: Dave John
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The clock is ticking and everyone's watching their backs as a war of morality is fought in the mind of one renegade policeman in this gripping first novel by a talented young crime writer.

It's a typical cold November night in London and Detective Sergeant Dennis Milne, a very atypical policeman, waits in the Traveller's Rest Hotel parking lot for the arrival of three men. Cynical and jaded, Milne earns money on the side by doing what he does punishing the bad guys. But this time he's been duped. Instead of blowing away drug dealers, he kills three innocent people, their deaths starting an investigation that sees him and his conscience heading for trouble.

Less than twelve hours later, Milne is out on the streets again. Eighteen-year-old Miriam Fox has been found dead by Regent's Canal---her throat slashed. Desperate to find Miriam's killer, Milne uncovers a web of depravity far more shocking than he could ever have imagined. Can he evade arrest for his own crimes and solve a case so sickening that it may provide the key to his personal redemption?

©2002 Simon Kernick (P)2004 W. F. Howes Ltd Crime Thrillers Modern Detectives Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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Indestructible Dennis survives again and again whilst coincidence after coincidence lets him solve the case. Paul Thorley narration as per usual adds to the atmosphere.

A bit far fetched

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Really enjoyed Dave John, I am a massive fan of Paul Thornley and so pleased I’ve found another great narrator.

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Excellent story, I would put Simon Kernick on genius level at this point. The plotting, character development etc just excellent.

Brilliant story

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Love Paul Thornley’s narration but could not engage with the main character which spoiled it for me.

Very complicated plot

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Best one yet! I’ve listened to several SK audiobooks and I’ve loved them all, but this is superb. Paul Thornley is an incredible narrator as well. First Class

Gripping storyline

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