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The Missing and the Dead

Logan McRae, Book 9

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The Missing and the Dead

By: Stuart MacBride
Narrated by: Steve Worsley
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About this listen

The ninth Logan McRae thriller from the No. 1 bestseller Stuart MacBride.

‘Dark and griping. A riveting page-turner’ Independent on Sunday

One mistake can cost you everything…

A little girl’s body washes up just outside the sleepy coastal town of Macduff, kicking off a major manhunt. Officially, the investigation is out of Sergeant Logan McRae’s hands, but DCI Steel’s Major Investigation Team, drafted in from Aberdeen, is getting nowhere fast.

Steel is running out of ideas and time. She wants Logan back on her team, and doesn’t care how she gets him there.

One thing is clear: there are dangerous predators lurking in the wilds of Aberdeenshire, and not everyone’s getting out of this alive…

©2014 Stuart MacBride (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Crime Thrillers Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime

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Critic reviews

Exciting … a guaranteed bestseller’ Literary Review

‘New Logan McRae novels are close to the top of my unmissable list, and yet again MacBride delivers. His chaotic cop hero is at his best. Superb storytelling’ Sun

‘Another from MacBride’s fantastic series of Logan McRae novels. A real page-turner’ Sunday Mirror

‘Stuart’s meticulous research shows. At times it feels like you are sitting in the back of a police car overhearing conversations between real policemen’ Sunday Sport

‘Skilful storytelling … strong characterisation … both intriguing and engrossing’ Laura Wilson, Guardian

‘The multiple plots move fast’ Independent
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What did you like most about The Missing and the Dead (Logan McRae, Book 9)?

The characters were so real and the dialogue didn't flag once. It's my first Stuart MacBride and first exposure to Logan McRae.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Missing and the Dead (Logan McRae, Book 9)?

The gallows humour

Have you listened to any of Steve Worsley’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No. But his delivery was excellent

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely

Couldn't Put It Down

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What made the experience of listening to The Missing and the Dead (Logan McRae, Book 9) the most enjoyable?

The characters are rounded & well written. The main plot was exciting and the 'background' plot was even more so. I've read or listen to all of this series and have really enjoyed listening to the characters develop over the years.

What other book might you compare The Missing and the Dead (Logan McRae, Book 9) to, and why?

I would compare this to Val McDermid as I love her writing and, like Val McDermid, this author gives a feeling of how people really are; he writes humour within tragic events without undermining the awfulness of the situation.

What about Steve Worsley’s performance did you like?

I like that I am almost unaware of it. There is nothing jarring or annoying that takes you out of the book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The times when Logan visits his girlfriend in a coma were hard; I imagine anyone who has been in that situation will be taken back to the bedside, as I was.

Another Cracking Good Book

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Continuing the good run of Logan Macrae novels, I really enjoyed this departure from previous settings. Both the uniform/divisional policing and the Aberdeenshire setting gave a fresh perspective. Logan himself continues to be one of my favourite characters - such a flawed hero, but I'm always rooting for him. Steele as always has the best one-liners. Her character is beginning to stretch credulity a little, but she still gives some great images! The story was good - sometimes convoluted, but I think it all came together in the end. Narration was excellent. Keep 'em coming Stuart - loved this!

Another cracking story!

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I could listen to this narrator all day long - in fact that's what I have done. The characters are real and feel like friends, enemies and colleagues. The storylines are twisty and never predictable. and I hate the IA man, what a nasty piece of work! poor logan!

marvellous entertainment

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I've now listened to all the unabridged Logan books and this one didn't disappoint! Love Steele - she has a heart there somewhere!

You do need to listen to these in order as the background follows through the series. Another great listen from MacBride - more please....

Another great Logan book

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Having listened to all of Stuart Macbrides book this is my least favourite. I found it slow paced and only got going towards the end. If it was to portray his boredom for the job move it did a good job.

not the best

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Love the recital - the true Scottish twang of the reader- the super intertwined story- marvellous

Detective. Novel

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Good balance of charictor descriptions story and area of Scotland .
The mix of horror and tragedy the cases being investigated offset by the humor and day to day life situations.
The call signs became a bit repetitive .
Rivalry mistakes and the not always perfect police made it an enjoyable listen. A bit let down by the pool episode at the end.

Very enjoyable ,

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MacBride never disappoints - great characters; terrific plot; and humour - what more is needed?

Marvellous

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Loves it from the off.. Fantastic characters and twists too. For those familiar with Stewart McBride you will enjoy this one.

Great story. Gripping

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