The Turning of Our Bones

DI Rob Marshall Mysteries, Book 1

By: Ed James

Narrated by: Angus King

The serial killer he couldn’t catch is dead....

Can DI Rob Marshall save his last victim before she dies too?

Met cop DI Rob Marshall is hot on the trail of the serial killer known as the Chameleon, who has abducted, tortured, and killed a series of young women in Northwest London. As they close in, the Chameleon—who switches identity to get close to his victims—shoots Marshall’s partner and escapes.

But when the Chameleon’s body is found two years later, Marshall must return to his home town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders and face the tragedy that’s haunted him for 20 years and made him leave in the first place.

The Chameleon’s final victim is still missing–can Marshall unpick the Chameleon’s latest identity in time to save her from a lonely death?

The Turning of Our Bones is the first book in the DI Rob Marshall series, starring a haunted detective who masks his trauma with biting humour. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart MacBride, JD Kirk, and LJ Ross.

©2023 Ed James (P)2025 Ed James

Great roll out

Wonderful foundational novel for what can be a sensational series. Characters are already well fleshed out. Premise is plausible and individual characters are believable too. As always, Angus King brings it all alive.

It’s hard to like DI Rob Marshall

It’s hard to like DI Rob Marshall (and most of the other characters). I couldn’t connect to most of the characters. And the couple that are nice or compelling are used as red herrings so as much as you like them your also thinking they could be bad. They mystery was decent. I figured who it was early on but there were a few red herrings that made you think. It was probably longer than it needed to be. But a decent story and Angus is always great.

Entertaining

Really enjoyed the twists and turns of the story. Kept you interested and questioning till the end.

Thrilled to find this excellent new series

AND with Angus King, my favorite narrator who adds so much to the experience. Great character development, particularly of DI Marshall. I am already invested in seeing his future. Map of Scotland at the ready.

Could have been a great listen but turned out to be work

The narrator’s accent impeded listening. Trying to understand what he was saying when acting the hero’s role was a Herculean effort. Verisimilitude is to be desired but this was too much of a good thing especially for an American listener. Too bad, it was a good cop story. I won’t be ordering the rest of the series if they are played by the same narrator.