• Killing with Confetti

  • By: Peter Lovesey
  • Narrated by: Simon Prebble
  • Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (226 ratings)

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Killing with Confetti

By: Peter Lovesey
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
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Peter Diamond is tasked to run security for a wedding. Seems a bit beneath his extraordinary detective talents, as well as his title as head of Bath's CID, but this isn't your run-of-the-mill ceremony: the bride and groom belong to families on opposite ends of the law - and someone is trying to sabotage the nuptials by taking out a hit on the father of the bride. 

As a New Year begins in Bath, Ben Brace proposes to his long-term girlfriend, Caroline, the daughter of notorious crime baron, Joe Irving, who is coming to the end of a prison sentence. The problem is that Ben's father, George, is the Deputy Chief Constable. A more uncomfortable set of in-laws would be hard to imagine. But mothers and sons are a formidable force: a wedding in the Abbey and reception in the Roman Baths are arranged before the career-obsessed DCC can step in. 

Peter Diamond, Bath's head of CID, is appalled to be put in charge of security on the day. Ordered to be discreet, he packs a gun and a guest list in his best suit and must somehow cope with potential killers, gang rivals, warring parents, bossy photographers and straying bridesmaids. The laid-back Joe Irving seems oblivious to the danger he is in from rival gang leaders while Brace can't wait for the day to end. Will the photo session be a literal shoot? Will Joe Irving's speech as father of the bride be his last words? Can Diamond pull off a miracle, avert a tragedy and send the happy couple on their honeymoon?

©2019 Peter Lovesey (P)2019 Recorded Books

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Rain, rain, go away!

This is an interesting case, in that it is not your typical police case, at least not for Peter Diamond. It will keep you guessing and there are many twists and turns. I thought that I had it figured out but I was wrong. I didn't see this one coming. And yet, the ending made perfect sense. This is an unusual ride; hope you enjoy it!

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Great Listen

Lovesey & Prebble are a duo who never disappoint! Can't imagine any other voice for Diamond and the plot ending is always a surprise.

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Peter Diamond never disappoints

I envy the people new to this series.. You're in for a treat. Start now!

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Always fully entertaining

Good story with a great twist. Simon Preble is always Amazingly skilled at portraying different characters.

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Another Diamond for Lovesey

I love Peter Lovesey’s Diamond series, Diamond is a great character and the setting in Bath is
Wonderful! I visited Bath before I started reading the series and “met” the author at a crime convention and have been hooked since. Can’t wait for the next one!!!!!💕🌴🌺

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Quite brilliant!

I loved the plot line, the narration was brilliant as always ! I can’t wait to listen to the next instalment.

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Peter Diamond at his best

I’m working my way through the Peter Diamond series. Simon Prebble is such a wonderful narrator of the Peter Diamond series, I look forward with anxiety to more in the series with a change of narrator. This book is everything I like about the series, ie, fleshing out Georgina and the rest of the CID group in the way only Peter Lovesey can do.

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Well done

Almost kept the answer Hidden until the very end, the voice reading was also a pleasure

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Great series, great book, GREAT narrator!

Enjoy! I’ve been on a Peter Diamond binge, and I’m sorry to say I only have a couple of books left to go. It’s been great, especially when Simon Preble is narrating. The writing is a huge cut above most things that are out there now. It’s subtle, intelligent, and refreshing.

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Enjoyable

I have been en young this series. I got to listen to the whole book from beginning until no in the last few days.
Is light and easy reading, with a touch of fun.
I was a little frustrated that from the last book to this Paloma disappear with no explanation.
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