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An Accidental Death
- A DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
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The story opens with the apparently accidental drowning of a sixth form student in the Norfolk countryside. As a matter of routine, or so it seems, the case passes across the desk of Detective Sergeant Smith, recently returned to work after an internal investigation into another case that has led to tensions between officers at Kings Lake police headquarters. As an ex-DCI, Smith could have retired by now, and it is clear that some of his superiors wish that he would do so. The latest trainee detective to work with him is the son of a member of his former team, and together they begin to unravel the truth about what happened to Wayne Fletcher. As the investigation proceeds, it becomes clear that others are involved - some seem determined to prevent it, some seem to be taking too much interest. In the end, Smith operates alone, having stepped too far outside standard procedures to ask for support. He knows that his own life might be at risk but he has not calculated on the life of his young assistant also being put in danger.
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- Norma Miles
- 02-04-24
" "I like to.see youngsters challenging the ...
... Status Quo - they were a rubbish band."
What a truly unusual and excellent police procedural, this time set in Norfolk
The main protagonist is DC Smith (David) who has been in the detective business for many years and he been encouraged to retire after the death of his dear wife, an idea he finds appalling. I stead he starts again at a lower rank and the reader meets him on his first day back, being checked in, given lowly starter tasks and asked to mentor a youth new to the team. Walters turns out to be the son of a successful owner of a private investigative bureau employing ten or twelve ex police, a man Smith had one known.
Walters is a bright lad, asking questions, picking up the police jargon and starting to think for himself. He and Smith makes a good team, the old and the new but both with an honesty and unique style. Interesting plot, too, though this definitely takes second place to be characters. The narration by Gildart Jackson further enhances the character's depths and humour: a fine performance.
I really enjoyed this new-to-me author and am very much.looking forward to book two in the series. And it is even free to.download through the Audible Plus programme. Brilliant
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- K. Tye
- 09-03-19
Excellent listen
This is the first of Peter Grainger that I have listened to and I have to be honest, I loved it. The character of DC Smith is witty, comical and at times side splittingly funny. The humour aside, this is a well thought out police procedural. The characters are well constructed and interact with one another beautifully. I shall be downloading the next DC Smith story in the very near future. Well done Peter.
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- Miss Joanna Ruth Burton
- 22-03-24
Original storyline
English story line and English reader to match
A very enjoyable listen Amusing Englush humour too at times
Well balanced Will seek out other books by author and reader
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- Barbara Perry
- 25-10-23
Lovely listen
I really enjoyed this book and it was beautifully read by Gildart Jackson. I am looking forward to hearing more books by Peter Grainger.
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- Ian
- 24-11-23
really good tale very well read
This is my first title from this writer and I was so pleased I can't wait to start the next one. I loved the way it was read it was so incredibly well paced there was no high drama or gory violence but you keep your interest all the way through. Many thanks
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- Kevin H.
- 27-03-24
Good story line
Excellent listen. Look forward to more in the series and there is at least another nine or ten books!
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- Anonymous User
- 20-03-24
Excellent experience
Liked the storyline but in particular found the narrator superb . I was spellbound throughout well done
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- billysmum
- 14-04-24
humour
easy to listen to. interesting story which develops slowly and methodically to a well thought out conclusion.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-04-24
'DC' Smith is quite the man!
Really enjoyed the storyline and sub plot.. Gildart's voice is excellent for the characters and I found myself listening with excitement. I had not worked out the ending as with some other books of this genre which kept me listening to the last! Recommend it to all lovers of Wexford etc.
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- S. Smith
- 19-04-24
Great narration
I think I laughed out loud a few times with the dead pan DC comments. The more serious aspects were beautifully written and spoken.
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