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Bad to the Bone
- DI Bliss, Book 1
- Narrated by: Greg Wagland
- Series: DI Bliss, Book 1
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 06-28-18
- Language: English
- Publisher: Whole Story QUEST
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $24.00
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Publisher's Summary
A skeletal body is unearthed in a wooded area of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. DI James Bliss, together with DC Penny Chandler, investigates the case and discovers that the young female victim had been relocated from her original burial site. A witness is convinced that a young female was struck by a vehicle back in the summer of 1990 and that police attended the scene. However, no record exists of either the accident or the reported victim.
As the case develops, two retired police officers are murdered. The two are linked with others who were on duty at the time a road accident was reported. As Bliss and Chandler delve deeper into the investigation, they start to question whether senior officers may have been involved in the murder of the young women who was buried in the woods. As each link in the chain is put under duress, so is Bliss, who clashes with superiors and the media. When his team receives targeted warnings, Bliss will need to decide whether to drop the case or to pursue those responsible.
Will Bliss walk away in order to keep his career intact, or will he fight no matter what the cost? And is it possible the killer is much closer than they imagined?
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- Cindy Birkner
- 09-28-18
Good Listen
Keeps you hanging on for a twisting ride. Each turn ties a twisted knot of suspense.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- John
- 11-08-18
A Very Pleasant Surprise..!!
This book was a very pleasant surprise.
I had no expectations from this author as I had not run across his work before.
It was well crafted, with a good strong narration...I will be buying the next in this series..
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- Graham
- 11-11-18
Terrific New Series
A relative newcomer to Audible,Tony J Forder has produced one of the best new series I have listened to in some time.
Although we have seen the old copper up against the new style of policing theme before, Forder skillfully develops his characters with an excellent narrative woven around a complex and interesting story that holds the listeners attention throughout. Gratuitous violence and unbelievable plot outcomes are replaced with a gritty creative story leaving room for the readers imagination to fill in the details as DI Bliss works the case in a logical credible and sometimes humorous manner.
I would be remiss not to mention Greg Waglands superb narration as he dispenses with the need to identify characters with anything other than his voice.
Once hooked - about 5 minutes in - I binged on all three novels in the series. As good as this one is, the sequels are even better. Forget the minimal number of ratings and grab this book. Be sure to leave some time when you do so as I found it hard to put down..
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- Karen
- 12-30-18
Good mystery cliched love life
I often wish that mystery writers would just stick to the main story and skip trying to interject either love or sex. I know it’s already a cliche that all detectives are miserably single but that’s so much better than cringe-worthy romance. This book’s mystery is good but the romantic interludes and backstory were painful to get through. I wonder if some editor didn’t steer the author in this direction. *sigh*
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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- MxH
- San Tan Valley, AZ, United States
- 01-10-19
Ponderous and Dull
I found this book ponderous and dull. The characters lack nuance and are forgettable. The dialogue is flat, irritatingly predictable, and devoid of wit. Last, the plot shows no evidence of finesse. I felt the author used a sledgehammer to carve out the plot instead of a fine artisan’s sharply honed tools.
The narrator was decent: not great and not bad.
I have no desire to listen or read another of Mr. Forder’s books.
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- sqrtls3
- 12-27-18
Very Good Police Procedural
If you like British police procedurals (I do), you will really like this. Good story, and well developed male and female characters. You find things out about the characters and their back stories a bit into the story, and I enjoyed that. When I first started listening, I didn't realize this was the first in a series and I mistakenly thought I had to go to previous books to find out what had happened in the main character's career and marriage. When it was revealed, it was a surprise and I was hooked. I didn't immediately take to the narrator, but he grew on me and by a few chapters in, I really liked him. I will definitely listen to more by this author.
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- puplhunt
- 12-16-18
Unable to get to sleep? This narrator can fix that!
Some of my collage professors had more animation in their lectures than this gentleman. He reads well but no tone or rhythm variation. Hard to not drift off ...
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- George
- 12-11-18
Amateurish .
To call this amateurish is being generous , it’s full of product placement and cliche after cliche. The narration is dull and monotonous delivered in a bored with all this tone, and , who could blame the poor bugger given this load of drivel to contend with . Waste of my money so don’t waste yours .
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