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The Heron's Cry

Two Rivers, Book 2

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The Heron's Cry

By: Ann Cleeves
Narrated by: Jack Holden
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Now a major ITV series, The Long Call, adapted for television by screenwriter Kelly Jones and starring Ben Aldridge.

The number one Sunday Times best-selling series featuring Detective Matthew Venn, from author and creator of the Vera and Shetland series, Ann Cleeves.

North Devon is enjoying a rare hot summer with tourists flocking to its coastline. Detective Matthew Venn is called out to a rural crime scene at the home of a group of artists. What he finds is an elaborately staged murder–Dr Nigel Yeo has been fatally stabbed. His daughter, Eve, is a glassblower, and the murder weapon is a shard of one of her broken vases.

Dr Yeo seems an unlikely murder victim. He’s a good man, a public servant, beloved by his daughter. Matthew is unnerved, though, to find that she is a close friend of Jonathan, his husband.

Then another body is found–killed in a similar way. Matthew finds himself treading carefully through the lies that fester at the heart of his community and a case that is dangerously close to home....

The Heron's Cry is the second novel in Ann Cleeves’ Two Rivers crime series, following her Sunday Times best seller The Long Call.

©2021 Ann Cleeves (P)2021 Macmillan Publishers International Limited Crime Thrillers Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Thriller Thriller & Suspense Exciting Detective

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Critic reviews

"Jack Holden demonstrates his full talents in this mystery, bringing the extensive cast of characters in this small and close-knit community in Devon to life with his strong narration. This is particularly apparent as he seamlessly moves between a variety of British regional accents in many of the dialogue scenes. Holden's characterisations of both the male and female characters are strong and he creates a likeable and believable pair in the DI and his husband. His spot-on timing helps keep the story moving towards its surprising end, resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable listen." (AudioFile)

"Matthew Venn is a keeper...stunning." (David Baldacci)
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Great story as always, but the narrator sounded bored throughout… disappointing :-(. I found it a struggle to listen to him…

Good Story, Narrator spoils it though :-(

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Loved it. Set in an area I know well. It was nice not to guess who did the dastardly deeds. Recommended

Great book even better than the first

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Very enjoyable and well narrated - couldn’t foresee the outcome - characters very plausible and well written as always

Heron

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When a narrator is chosen, please check their abilities on regional accents and dialects rather than the narrator’s natural speaking voice. Another abysmal attempt at “scouse”. I am not from Liverpool but far enough “up north” for that attempt to make me cringe and it certainly detracted from listening pleasure.

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Having read the first book quite a while ago I was looking forward to the film as well. For most part of Shetland and Vera series I had watched the films before reading the books and enjoyed both. But I realised the films as good as they are cannot mirror all the facets of the books and replace reading them. So now I’m back on the books again without a rush and enjoy the much slower pace of getting a grip Novgorod characters and storyline and the rollercoaster of storyline and twists and turns. And I’m sure looking forward to the next instalment.

So much better than the film

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I think Ann Cleeves is my favourite novelist.... Another detective we're getting to know & another intricate storyline to solve, but Ann has you hooked from the very start. I couldn't stop listening to this story.... I loved it!

Another excellent Ann Cleeves novel

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Overall storyline good and familiar characters. Homely rural feel but tensions run deep as often does in these communities

Manipulation of distressed people and alternative lifestyles

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As always Anne Cleeves delivers a competent, well written detective story. I liked the West Country setting and found the new characters interesting. I kept wanting to continue with the book which is always a good sign.

The Heron’s Cry

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I’ve read both books in this series since Monday, having borrowed the first instalment from the library. Had tried to read the Long Call previously and couldn’t get into it, however this time I’ve raced through them. Well plotted, getting used to the team, surprisingly little swearing but effective when it happens. All in all a darned good read, both of which I’d recommend!

Read in a day

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Listening to this for a second time, as first one rushes through to hear the story, the action, but a second listen means one hears the nuances of the characters and the description of Devon. These characters grow on one and it’s not so long to wait for the n3xt one!

Really worthwhile listening to this

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