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  • Silent Tide

  • DCI Boyd Crime Series, Book 1
  • By: Alex Scarrow
  • Narrated by: Aubrey Parsons
  • Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (139 ratings)

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Silent Tide

By: Alex Scarrow
Narrated by: Aubrey Parsons
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Summary

A sinking boat is spotted off the South Coast. Waiting onboard is a grisly discovery. 

DCI Boyd, recently relocated from London to Hastings, is now with the East Sussex CID, and his first case is that of a local businessman and his new young wife, missing in the English Channel. All that remains of them is a grim scene aboard their half-submerged yacht and a digital trail of clues that could put Boyd and his daughter, Emma, in danger. 

Silent Tide is the first in the DCI Boyd series by award-winning author Alex Scarrow. 

©2021 Alex Scarrow (P)2022 Alex Scarrow

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Alright listen.

Okay book, read well and funny in parts. Might keep going with the series, quite an easy listen and finished in 2 days.

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Really enjoyable listen

Have enjoyed all of Alex Scarrows books but this was my first Audible one. didn't disappoint and I'll be moving on to Book 2 now!

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A great listen

A really great listen, brilliantly narrated by Aubrey Parsons. My one criticism was that I but a little disappointed it seemed to end so abruptly - but it won’t stop me trying the next in the series!

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such a great listen

I listen to Audible while knitting ( I am a retired person and not able to get out much) Sometimes I get fed up with some books and just stop listening to them - NOT this one. The story gripped me and I loved the narration. ( I have to admit I do look for Aubrey Parsons). I do love a crime book that also makes me smile and laugh at times and this one did., I also liked that I could not work out the finale ahead of time. No spoilers - listen to this one, you wont regret it. It took me two afternoons and I was really looking forward to the second afternoon. Now I cant wait to listen to the second in the series.

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Really enjoyable listen and great story

This was my first book by this author and narrator but it wont be the last. I really enjoyed the characterisations and loved Ozzie, you can tell the author has so much love for his dog - loved it.

Looking forward to seeing the other characters in the team develop and great to find yet another police procedural that I love.

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Good Book

Enjoyed this book. I thought the narrator was going to be a problem bur once he had settled it was fine. The story is good and easy to follow. There is hardly any violence (always a winner for me). whilst not exactly cosy, but getting on that way. I'm off to find some more by the same author. So I must have enjoyed it!

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Great new author

enjoyable listen, the new cast seem excellent for the DCI including the wonderful dog. the plot was sound with the twist that leave you guessing.
l found the narrator harsh on my ears, his characters' voices seemed confused at times and did spoil the story for me

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Immersive listening experience

Great plot, characters and development. The location adds a lovely dimension. Perfect narration brought this novel to life.

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Really Good Start for a Detective Series

My kind of detective story when I do not feel like concentrating too hard. I look forward to book 2.
Aubrey Parsons MAKES the AUDIBLE!

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Not a bad start

Started well, but became a little unbelievable towards the end. Not sure whether I want to continue with that series.

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