A Finer End

A Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James Novel

De: Deborah Crombie

Narrado por: Jenny Sterlin

Here are two spellbinding mysteries, one contemporary, and one ancient - that will challenge Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James as no case ever has.

Glastonbury is a town revered as the mythical burial place of King Arthur, and, according to New Age followers, a source of strong Druid power. Something terrible and bloody shattered Glastonbury Abbey's peace long ago - and now it is about to spark a violence that will reach forward into the present.

©2001 Deborah Crombie (P)2002 W.F. Howes, Ltd.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Crombie has laid claim to the literary territory of moody psychological suspense owned by P. D. James and Barbara Vine." ( The Washington Post)

Not my favorite

I really love Deborah Crombie's writing. This is a departure from her usual style. I wouldn't recommend it unless you like a murder mystery mixed up with magic, dark forces and holy grail-ish mysticism. Some of you may love it, but it isn't my cup of tea. I still plan to read every book she's ever written. She makes a brilliant study of human nature. Her characters and dialogue are so good. She has become one of my favorite authors.

A Finer End

Very good characters and good story.
Narrator: drippy.
I just love that a writer took on the solitary detective *thing* and is doing a mighty good job of it.

outstanding series

I love this series. bought the first one on a whim and am not able to stop til I finish the series. very engaging storyline.

Best So Far...

I've been reading (listening to) this whole series in order, and this so far is my favorite! You have to be a bit patient, though, for Gemma and Kincaid don't get involved in the story til around the middle. But the story is wonderfully rich and complex, and touches upon ancient historical and spiritual subjects that are very intriguing. A bonus is that Gemma and Kincaid's relationship takes a surprising turn. Enjoy!

I really enjoyed this book

I liked Deborah Crombie and the relationship between her two main characters. The story took place in Glastonbury England a place that I have visited and a perfect place for this mystery.

Read all of them

I found Crombie because I never have enough credits. Read all that are included with audible (free) and then bought the ones that weren’t. She tells a good story without giving away the ending…and it’s a clean storyline. No gratuitous sex or violence.

Fascinating approach to history, but....

I was fascinated by the interweaving of historical facts, centuries-old myths, and new-age interpretations with traditional detective story elements. Next trip to the United Kingdom will definitely include Glastonbury!

On the whole, however, I got tired of jumping from one plot line to another, particularly towards the end. I agree with those who have found the narrator somewhat lacking. She was perfect for the historical voices and descriptive passages, but not for the present-day male voices and general dialogue.

Too much mumbo jumbo

I like the series but this one is the least interesting and likable. I found the plot line as well as the action taken by some of the characters to be quite silly and wouldn’t recommend it.

I like the defecting action

I don’t like the spiritualist or mystic aspect. It is a total distraction from the overall mystery and detecting.

Best Kincaid/James thus far

I loved the blend of the Glastonbury mythology with the modern mystery. Crombie’s willingness to push the envelope really worked.