Lethal Secret

A Cavendish & Walker Novel

By: Sally Rigby

Narrated by: Clare Corbett

Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Someone has a secret. A secret worth killing for....

When a series of suicides, linked to the Wellness Spirit Centre, turn out to be murder, it brings together DCI Whitney Walker and forensic psychologist Dr Georgina Cavendish for another investigation. But as they delve deeper, they come across a tangle of secrets and the very real risk that the killer will strike again. 

As the clock ticks down, the only way forward is to infiltrate the centre. But the outcome is disastrous, in more ways than one. 

For fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and M A Comley, Lethal Secret is the fourth book in the Cavendish & Walker crime fiction series. 

Includes a special bonus note from the author.

©2019 Sally Rigby (P)2020 Podium Audio

Critic reviews

"Narrator Clare Corbett flawlessly creates the accents and setting of Lenchester, England, while introducing Detective Chief Inspector Whitney Walker and her polar opposite, psychologist Georgina Cavendish.... Corbett's best creation is pathologist Clare Dexter whose eccentricities add a bit of levity. The well-rendered step-by-step procedural, with its gripping conclusion, makes for an exceptional listen." (AudioFile Magazine, review of Cavendish & Walker) 

Cavendish and Walker: A welcome “audiction”

I attempted to listen to Book 3, “Death Track.” Unfortunately, there were audio problems in starting this book (I will try again). I then began Book 4, “Lethal Secret.” Once again, Cavendish and Walker work well together during an intense search for another serial killer. Two very different women, it is interesting to listen to their comical banter as they form a quirky and endearing bond. Again, I was thrilled to get this one in the Audible Plus section for no charge. Clare Corbett has become a new favorite narrator. Sally Rigby pens an intensely suspenseful and exhilarating novel. I will be checking for more from this literary duo. The audiobooks in this series is definitely worth credits or cash purchase. I do not use credits for lower priced books. Kudos to Rigby and Corbett, as well as an awesome thank you to Audible! Highly recommended and I look forward to more adventures from Cavendish and Walker.
NOTE: Author Rigby speaks at the end of this book. She explains more of the ending of Book 1, “Deadly Games.”

Another hit!

I really enjoy this series. The chemistry between Whitney and George is very likeable and funny at times. These books are fast paced and the narrator is amazing! I highly recommend these books!

Lethal Secret

This series gets better and better as each book gets released I certainly will be trying to keep up with the series, would make a fantastic TV series. Getting to know the characters and liking them more. The narration is excellent.

Whitney and George

I really enjoy Whitney and George’s witty relationship. This story was a good read but, not as good as the first two books. The ending felt rushed and a little too simple.

Great pacing and interesting premise

From start to finish, there was “nothing not to like” in this mystery. It’s always a bonus to learn something new to explore, in this case cults.

Good setting, weaker motivation for murder

There was a lot I enjoyed about this book. The wellness group/cult was wonderfully detailed and portrayed. That slippery slope of those unsatisfied with their lives seeking a fulfilling, spiritual path then crossing into being brainwashed and used. I appreciated the lives of each of the victims and what led them to attend the wellness programs. Sending Dr. George undercover was another fascinating element, and showed a lot about her. But when the murderer was uncovered and the reason revealed I found it underwhelming. Maybe was how easily he confessed once cornered, but it just seemed to wind down with a whimper.

I am loving the brief words from the author. She seems delightful and I love the generosity of her describing her life and her favorite musicals and tv shows.

ALWAYS GREAT !!

Love this series! Rich characters that you get attached to and terrific storyline with mystery right up to the end.

Complex Plot & Good Narration

We have the 4th book in this series, with a complex crime to figure out. Why three girls after being at a wellness yoga retreat hang themselves. Whitney and George. As they delve into this and find out what was really going on at this place.Giving us a tense filled plot and to stop before more lives are taken. The author gives us a nice flowing plot and keeps one interest to the end. Good Series
Enjoyed the narrator, which added to the tense feeling of the story.
Given ARC audio for my voluntary review and my honest opinion

Love this series!

Can’t wait until I listen to the next one. I wish there was a volume 2 with more than one book to buy.

Great story

Well thought out story. Characters are very believable. I like how there is more to the story than just the main plot. I’ve enjoyed following the characters home life.

repetitive

Loving the series but getting annoyed with repetitive sentences, like how 'Cavendish misses social cues' every time Walker cracks a joke.

Not good

The narration and accents in this book are awful. I couldn’t even get past the first chapter.

Not sure about this one

Story/plot are pretty good but the dialogue is not great. Some of the lines are so hokey and unbelievable. All the characters have exactly the same pattern of speech, it gets eye rolling towards the end. Ending is very abrupt.

excellent series and narrative

I thought series of books would be hard to keep interest of reader/listener but this series is quite addictive, same characters but great stories, narrator is excellent at voices and accents, I forget its only one person, also you can start to picture the looks of the characters. can't recommend this series enough, which I only started first in the INCLUDED category.

Not for me

Badly constructed. A touch of 'cut and paste'; treading water. Poor story, sub- plots going nowhere. The ending was just plain daft; it came from nowhere but still did not pack any punch.

Excellent

Gripping story and Unexpected end. Narrator Clare Corbett was brilliant and I shall enjoy listening to her again. Well done Sally Rigby.

Another Fantastic and gripping listen

I can't praise this whole series enough. I have listened to the prequel and the first 4 books in the series back to back and have loved them all. I particularly enjoyed this one as I love anything which involves a cult and how they recruit new members. The story was gripping from start to finish and as always Clare Corbett's narration was superb.

Great book

Love these books and all the characters! I’m glad there are so many! Also love the Sebastian Clifford ones too.

Excellent - but so short!

Sally Rigby writes a cracking story and Clare Corbett narrates to perfection. But.......at an average of 6 - 7 hrs listening, they are expensive. Most of my other listens are 11hrs plus so I wish Ms Rigby could stretch out a little!

Couldn’t put it down.

Compulsive reading (listening) . Great story and narration. Can’t wait to start the next one ! Not too many characters to confuse me but enough to keep the reader guessing.