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The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill
- Narrated by: Lauren Lyle
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
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Summary
Some people die alone and someone has to clean what's left behind - houses, bodies, memories and old, dark secrets.
Grace McGill is an insular, friendless woman, living in Glasgow in her 30s. She has her beloved cat, and she has her own business - deep cleaning the houses of Undiscovereds. People who die alone and stay that way until they are found weeks, sometimes months, later.
While working in the home of a man named Tommy Agnew, her suspicions are aroused by a hidden photograph and a stack of newspapers, all from the same date over many, many years.
Grace can't get the mysterious life and sad death of Tommy Agnew out of her head, and she soon begins an investigation that could cost her her life. The past has stayed buried for many years already, but Grace has never been one to brush things under the carpet....
A stand-out novel with a unique narrative voice and an unguessable mystery. You are guaranteed to remember Grace McGill.
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"A dark, disturbing and highly original thriller. You'll love Grace McGill." (Mark Billingham)
"Dark, twisted and compelling, you won't want Grace to clean your house...." (C.L. Taylor)
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- S. Christie
- 31-05-23
Loved everything about this fab book
Such a great read. A very unique concept and a message that will stay with me long after I finished it. One of the best books I have listened to, and I would highly recommend. As a Scot, i loved the Glasgow setting, the language used and I absolutely loved the narrator. She really did a great job, and enhanced my enjoyment of the novel with her talent to make each character easily identifiable. I found the book, sad, funny, poignant and tragic. Definitely a book that made me think about society, morality, law, order and retribution.
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- Maureen Ashton
- 11-03-23
Makes one think deeply
Enjoyed this book.
I enjoyed the first half better than second.
Almost felt disappointed in Grace when I realised where it was leading.
However an excellent read
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- Ms. H. Forbes
- 08-11-22
Interesting angle, Year 3 narration
An unusual narrative for the genre. Story told well by the author. Actually, told very well, because I continued to listen despite the appalling narration. A narrator has one thing to do: read out loud, well. Do these studios have no QC at all? Mispronouncing words like 'Formica', stumbling over literally every sentence in the entire book. Apparently blindsided by the appearance of consonants in words. Unaware that sentences may have multiple clauses. Everything delivered in slurred 6 syllable phrases. I get so angry about this stuff, because an OK book read well is a joy. A good book read well can change your perspective. A book, like this, read like a six year old reading a menu, damages the author's credibility. Anyway, I enjoyed it despite the narration.
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- Green Fairy
- 08-06-22
Clever and thought provoking
Really unusual story, cleverly done and beautifully voiced. Makes you think about those people who have fallen through the cracks. I highly recommend this book
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- Narmop
- 06-03-23
Really enjoyed this!
Such a great listen, brilliant unusual story with believable characters and plot, a refreshing change form the usual hyped up murder suspense novels. The narrator was perfect for it.
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- Polly Glottle
- 06-06-23
Thoroughly enjoyed
Enjoyed this read and finished it within 24 hours of starting it. Unexpected twists and turns, good characterisation and well read.
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- PiazzaNewYorkCatcher
- 27-03-24
Interesting story
This was really well narrated. I found the narrator’s voice comforting and really helped me follow the story. The ending was not what I initially expected. I really enjoyed it!
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- Doreen
- 10-03-22
A most unusual crime
Set in Glasgow with very realistic descriptions, this most unusual character certainly attracted my attention.
As her life story developed, I was hooked. The characters she met appeared very true to life. The author's own narration helped in this.
After mid way, however I felt less involved and slightly irritated with the slower pace. So glad that I continued as this book finishes really well - I certainly had not predicted the closing chapters. Thank you audible!
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- Joanna
- 27-05-23
Loved the plot, protagonist & narrator
Enjoyed the bizarre premise of this perfectly narrated story. The cleverly drawn characters & twisty plot hooked me. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys a bit of a mystery.
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- Louise Carroll
- 31-05-22
Brilliant
Give this book a chance at the start. Beginning bit dreary and you might presume too much.. Twisty turny story that leaves us yet again reminded that all in life is not always what it seems to be.
Really enjoyed this book. Give it a go I don't think you will regret it
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