Starring the North Norfolk Coast!

There's a wistful feel from the very start of the book as the Detective Sargent has finally decided the time has come to retire, what with a new Inspector & all. He looks to prepare his loyal, small team of Chris Waters & Serina Butler both of whom he's been mentoring, along with friend & old hand John Murray for the post-DC era, as they work on what maybe their last big murder case together.
The body of a man is recovered from the estuary / edge of the saltmarshes; and the North Norfolk coast around Burham Overy Staithe becomes centre stage in an investigation into his murder, that brings a now reclusive late 1960's pop-star into the detectives sights.
Time & Tide is another superb police procedural, with incites into interviewing techniques and plenty of delightful dry humour from DC despite his mixed feelings about things all changing and tide & time waiting for no-one.

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Great.

Another great book in the Sargeant 'DC' Smith series. I am listening to the books in order and am really enjoying each one. The narration was first class.

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Not as enjoyable as previous

because it was hard to care about the murder victim and suspects. Despite this the detectives and procedures weee we written well

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A pleasantly enjoyable surprise for a free with membership listen.

I’ve listened to loads of modern day free detective audiobooks just to pass the time, and I’m usually constantly having to fast forward through the badly written soft porn sections and the unnecessary bad language. This book was such a refreshing change. I actually ended up listening to it twice. The humour and characterisations kept my interest throughout and it became a proper “listen” rather than a “passing the time” audiobook. Once I got used to the narrator, I found his voice suited the part, and there was definitely a Radio 4 Robert Robinson Points of View vibe going on here!

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A tale of twists and turns.

Loved this book, as well as all in the series, so far. The narrator is perfect. The characters are just delightful.

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Interesting police procedural

I’ve been enjoying this series but this story was rather slow and drawn out. Did not have an unexpected twist

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Fabulous character in Smith

Not my usual type of book, but loved this. Great character in Smith and a good plot, which kept me gripped.

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Brilliant

Hope this isn’t the last one in this series as I enjoyed this book very much. From book one you get inside the characters and feel you know them but ,you never do ,so keep reading.

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Time, Tide, and Timeless Detective Work

As a longtime fan of the DC Smith series, I was thrilled to dive into "Time and Tide" by Peter Grainger. This seventh installment continues to showcase Grainger's masterful storytelling and character development. Smith's dry wit, sharp intellect, and compassionate nature shine through as he tackles his potentially final case before retirement. The intricate plot weaves together a present-day murder with historical elements, keeping listeners engaged throughout.

Gildart Jackson's narration once again elevates the material, bringing each character to life with distinct voices and capturing the nuances of Smith's personality perfectly. His performance adds depth and emotion to Grainger's already rich prose.

The DC Smith series would make for compelling television, with its well-drawn characters, intricate mysteries, and the picturesque Norfolk setting. Each book, including "Time and Tide," offers a perfect blend of police procedural and character study that would translate beautifully to the screen.

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Another cracker!

I love the humour and the stories that Mr Grainger writes. Mr Jackson is a perfect narrator although the Welsh accent was a little iffy at times!

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