Entry Island

By: Peter May

Narrated by: Peter Forbes

Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Winner of the ITV Crime Thriller Award Best Read 2014

Winner of the Scottish Crime Novel of the Year 2014

When Detective Sime Mackenzie boards a light aircraft at Montreal's St. Hubert airfield, he does so without looking back. For Sime, the 850 mile journey ahead represents an opportunity to escape the bitter blend of loneliness and regret that has come to characterise his life in the city.

Travelling as part of an eight-officer investigation team, Sime's destination lies in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Only two kilometres wide and three long, Entry Island is home to a population of around 130 inhabitants - the wealthiest of which has just been discovered murdered in his home.

The investigation itself appears little more than a formality. The evidence points to a crime of passion, with the victim's wife the vengeful culprit. But for Sime the investigation is turned on its head when he comes face to face with the prime suspect and is convinced that he knows her - even though they have never met.

Haunted by this certainty, his insomnia becomes punctuated by dreams of a distant past on a Scottish island 3,000 miles away. Dreams in which the widow plays a leading role. Sime's conviction becomes an obsession. And in spite of mounting evidence of her guilt, he finds himself convinced of her innocence, leading to a conflict between the professional duty he must fulfil and the personal destiny that awaits him.

©2013 Peter May (P)2013 Quercus Publishing Plc

Critic reviews

"Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth." (New York Times)

"A wonderfully complex book. Halfway through I was sitting up late at night, knowing I should be asleep but wanting to know more." (Peter James)

"From the first page I knew I was in safe hands. I knew I could trust this writer.” (Sophie Hannah)

“He is a terrific writer and doing something different.” (Mark Billingham)

“The characters were wonderfully compelling.” (Kate Mosse)

Another excellent story from Peter May

This is a stand alone story from Peter May, with a good plot driven core and an interesting historical backdrop. The narration is perfect. The characters are full of body. We enjoyed it and will be seeking out more of Peter May's work.

History Comes Alive!

A fitting read as Remembrance Day approaches! Stop and look around at our beloved country. This book will reaffirm the struggles, determination, pride and the hell that was wrought by our ancestors to provide a decent life for their family. Bless them and remember their contribution to what we have now.

Fantastic story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, great narration with all the accents!

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the flashbacks taking us back to the Isle of Lewis and Harris

Which character – as performed by Peter Forbes – was your favorite?

Simon, of course

Love this narrator!

What about Peter Forbes’s performance did you like?

I loved Peter Forbes's depiction of the different characters through his voice. The different accents for the different characters really helped bring the story to life! I have never heard such wonderful narration in an audio book - I will be looking for other books narrated by Mr. Forbes.

Any additional comments?

Intriguing story. I thought it was going to be a fantasy-time travel story, with the main character's connection to his great-great-great grandfather. Great combination of historical fiction, mystery, and romance. I hope to find more books like this on Audible.com.

oops, need to hear it twice to follow

I nearly missed the real ending, thinking the story was over. Oops unexpected tidy up.