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  • Isles of Scilly Mysteries, Book 7
  • By: Kate Rhodes
  • Narrated by: Stephen Perring
  • Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (48 ratings)

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Hangman Island

By: Kate Rhodes
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Summary

THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #7

ON A REMOTE ISLAND

When Jez Cardew’s boat is found drifting empty on the Atlantic Ocean, DI Ben Kitto and his fellow lifeboat crew members immediately fear the worst. After an extensive search yields no results, the team are forced to retreat to dry land as darkness sets in.

THE OCEAN IS MERCILESS

But Kitto can’t let it go. Why would Jez – an experienced sailor – get into difficulty when the sea has been calm for weeks? Unless his disappearance was no accident.

BUT SO ARE THE PEOPLE...

The gruesome discovery of a hand washed ashore on the beach confirms his hunch. Because a medal is attached to the index finger, and it can only have been placed there by the killer.

This strange clue is the only lead to an agenda as cold as the ocean itself. Kitto must work fast, before the small, isolated community closes ranks. And it’s only a matter of time before the murderer among them strikes again...

Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths, this gripping locked-island mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat until the bitter end.

©2023 Kate Rhodes. All rights reserved. (P)2023 Simon & Schuster, UK. All Rights Reserved.

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‘An absolute master of pace, plotting and character.’ ELLY GRIFFITHS

‘Beautifully written and expertly plotted’ GUARDIAN

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Another brilliant case for Ben Kitto

I love this series, it has everything!!!!! Brilliantly narrated too! The Scilly isles are now top of my “places to visit” bucket list!!!

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Love the Ben Kitto series

Absolutely love these books, amazing narration, totally absorbing. I do hope the books continue to be written, until the next one pops up….

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The partnership......

... of Kate Rhodes and Stephen Perring makes this yet another great listen. Thank you, both!

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Atmospheric

You get a real feel for the sea and the islands from this - as well as a good story and characters.

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Excellent Book

Another in the Scilly Isles series, and as usual, brilliant!
Excellent story line, and beautifully narrated.
The writing is so descriptive and imaginative, you are absolutely transported to that part of the world!
Can’t wait for the next one 👏👏👏👏

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Another brilliant book

Yet another brilliant book, I didn't want it to end. Brilliant twists and turns and I've fell in love with shadow. what a dog!

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Good story

I have read/listen to all the books in this series and have enjoyed them all. Good story line, believable characters and takes place in a well described islands

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Fabulous

I just love Kate Rhodes books set in the Scilly isles, and can't wait wait to visit myself!

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Fantastically written, full of information,

Nothing to dislike, I've listened to all 7 books, cant wait for the next one, hopefully,
Thank you for brilliant entertainment

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Continuity of all seven books.

The description of the Scilly Islands has been incredible - one can almost smell and taste the sea in the air. Thank you for a super set of books with a great narrative which was read sympathetically throughout. One small irritation: the noun is “calm”, not calmness! Unfortunately this happened many times.

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