A Body on the Beach

The West Wales Murder Mysteries, Book 1

De: P. F. Ford

Narrado por: Andy Cresswell

These were supposed to be his golden years. But he’s much happier with something to do...like solve a murder.

Former detective sergeant Norman Norman’s retirement is boring him to tears. So when he’s asked to assist an upcoming female DI and mentor a new team of misfits in a sleepy Welsh coastal town, he jumps at the opportunity to lend his expertise. But the training has barely begun when a woman’s corpse washes up on the sand.

With no reports of missing persons, DS Norman is stumped...until the post-mortem reveals a shocking hint to the culprit being local. But with a growing list of suspects who all have iron-clad alibis, the experienced cop and his fledgling team’s first case could be their last.

Will DS Norman’s reinvigorated career end in a fizzer, or can he help his young charges nab a devious killer?

A Body on the Beach is the fast-paced first audiobook in the Rejoiner mystery series. If you like smart policemen, perfect British settings and a complex web of clues, then you’ll love P.F. Ford’s captivating whodunit.

©2020 P.F. Ford (P)2021 W F Howes

Very Entertaining!

Great book! If you are a fan of DI Nikki Galena or Jackman & Evans, I think you'll like this one. The takedown of the overly officious jerk from Regional by the new DI is epic. Great characters, even though they aren't fully developed yet. Good plot that moved along quite nicely. I'm now listening to the second book in the series and it's just as good.

The premise was excellent

Quite a different approach to a detective novel and it worked so well! Enjoyed the book thoroughly!

Just ordered Book three

The first book in a new series has to set the scene and introduce us to a new cast of characters. So I was a little iffy but enjoyed it enough to continue. I give this story five stars based on potential. Each book gets beter and is more interesting. Not a thriller, so avoid if that is what you are looking for. This series is family friendly for listening to in the car.

Highly recommend. Great Characters and story

This book started out rough with the introduction of the characters and I almost stopped. So glad I didn't. The charaters and story really grabbed my attention and I could not put this down. It has been a long time since I found a new author/series where I really enjoyed. If you are a fan of David Blake .JR. Ellis or Joy Ellis then you will love too. The the characters are a band of square pegs who really start to find their groove and confidence as the story and mystery unwinds. Just started the 2nd in the series and it qually is good too.

Body on the Beach

I enjoyed this book. The characters were wonderfully developed and were believable
The detective work was great as was the mentorship of new staff! Loved it!

Slow start. Good mystery. Strong finish

Enjoyed the character development. I’m looking forward to listening to the next book and spending more time with these guys.

As good, if not better, than Acorn or Brit box

Nicely paced, not too much time spent on developing characters; instead, time invested seems to be on producing a great story.

Well….

So far the story seems ok. But it requires an ungodly amount of spit to pronounce the name of the police station. Makes me want to take my earbud out and dry it off.

Comaraderies amongst the characters

Great sense of humour and Comaraderies amongst the characters, fast pace, actual investigation procedures, good use of language.

Very enjoyable continuation of Norm’s story line

I have read all the Slater&Norman series and enjoyed them. Found the character driven police procedural very enjoyable. I came to “know” Dave & Norman. Had since switched mostly to audio books. Recently downloaded this on kindled unlimited and accidentally discovered the audio book ON SALE and immediately purchased it. #2 is available for free on the included section, which I have downloaded and am starting on now. I like that PF Ford delves into the characters lives as much as the crime AND that his stories feel very true to life, the people and the crimes. Like that Norm is back at work where he belongs! I’ll probably be doing some back to back PF Ford for a bit, just not always on Audible. Have to keep tabs now on Norm and his new “family”. Enjoyed this narrator, his voice for Norm is perfect.