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The Green Man's Heir

By: Juliet E. McKenna
Narrated by: Will Huggins
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Summary

A hundred years ago, a man with a secret could travel a few hundred miles and give himself a new name and life story. No one would be any the wiser, as long as he didn’t give anyone a reason to start asking questions. These days, that’s not so easy, with everyone on social media and CCTV on every street corner. So Daniel Mackmain keeps his head down and keeps himself to himself. 

But now a girl has been murdered, and the Derbyshire police are taking a closer look at a loner who travels from place to place, picking up work as he goes. Worse, Dan realises the murder involves the hidden world he was born into. When no one else can see the truth, who will see justice done? 

A modern fantasy rooted in the ancient myths and folklore of the British Isles.

©2018 Juliet E. McKenna (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd

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Brilliant, but don't get the sequel

Such a great read, very well narrated. I was really looking forward to the sequel, but they changed narrator and the new one is genuinely unlistenable.

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Folklore meets modern day

Really liked the way the folklore is dealt with in the modern world in this engaging story. Had to keep listening! Not sure what to write without giving any spoilers! A worthy listen if you like the outdoors and British folklore!

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Editing Required

Good story but very drawn out. I think it could have done with some serious editing.

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Rooted in pagan legend

The voice is so melodic and recorded really well. heard the intonations of the motives behind each character without a volume change.
I kept falling asleep. But I don't mind because I can just go back and start again.
I wish the chapters had titles though.
Definitely a good book, good story and fabulous narrator.

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great find

great listen - especially as its included. let's face it, most included is trash.. this certainly wasnt that.

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Excellent narrator and a gripping story

Very pleased that the first of this series has been issued as an audiobook - I hope that means the whole series is coming. I enjoyed them on Kindle and now Will Huggins is doing an excellent job of narrating.

The series is loosely rooted in folklore and the contemporary setting has some environmental overtones, so it feels both topical and traditional.

My only niggle is the main character, Dan, is always telling us how tall he is!

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Favourite Read This Year (… so far)

Excellent story with well thought out time line. It pays excellent homage to regional folklore and English History.

The story (stories) all intertwine to a satisfactory conclusion, whilst leading you through an enjoyable life of fantasy and reality.

Will read more from this series!

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Entrancing

The blend of modern and mythical themes made for an exciting storyline, with the twists that police intervention and the relationships with the non mystical characters kept my interest throughout. Now I feel that I would like to know more about English Folklore.

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fun story

it's a fun way to spend a few hours..bit lacking on character development ..didn't really like the protagonist

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Bit late to this, but what a great combination.

folklore and murder mystery/crime and intrigue. Will definitely be jumping into the next installment.

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