A Cast of Falcons

By: Steve Burrows

Narrated by: David Thorpe

Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

A man falls to his death in Western Scotland. From a distance another man watches. He approaches the body, tucks a book into the dead man's pocket, and leaves. When the Scottish police show visiting detective chief inspector Domenic Jejeune the book, he recognises it as a call for help.

Back in Saltmarsh the brutal murder of a researcher has everyone looking at the man's controversial studies as a motive. But Sergeant Danny Maik believes a huge cash incentive being offered for the research may play a crucial role. With their chief superintendent blocking every attempt to interview the project's uberwealthy owners, Jejeune and Maik must work together to find their answers. But will the men's partnership survive?

©2016 Steve Burrows and Dundurn Press Limited (P)2016 Isis Publishing Ltd

I love British Procedurals!

There is something about a British Police Procedurals that just keep me coming back for more! It's true that I love a good mystery, but usually I want all the action too! But as with most British Procedurals (and in this case, A Cast of Falcons is no different), the action takes a backseat to the moody weather, making for a slower pace as they systematically investigate the crime! Despite that, I still love this style of story telling!
Journey with DI Jejeune and his DS, Danny Maik as they investigate a brutal murder... a beheading in North Norfolk... it doesn't help matters that Jejeune is distracted by family issues! 
Steve Borrows, as an avid birder himself, takes on present day environmental issues without hammering a personal agenda down your throat! As a plus, the Audubon Society recommends the Birder Murder Series!
The bird in the spotlight is a Gyrfalcon, the biggest of the all Falcons breeds! The demands made on this breed by the sport of Falconry, and the pressure this puts on the wild bird population by the poaching of these beautiful birds, is all part of the mix in A Cast of Falcons!
Once again, I recommend getting the audio version, as David Thorpe is the perfect voice for all the nuances of a DI Jejeune story!

 Excellent story and beautifully read!

I love this book! I actually listen to it twice because the descriptions of the environment in each scene is extremely beautiful and the narrator made everything come alive. What was truly amazing was the beautiful way the narrator gave different voices to each character! I will most certainly listen to all the books in this collection.

Steve Furrows books

I've enjoyed Steven's books. He is evolving as a writer. I've learned something with every book and it has made me want to give bird watching a try.
I'm not overly impressed with the reader. His Canadian accent sounds like someone from Boston. His pronunciation of Newfoundland identified him as someone who had not spoken to a native Canadian or who's voice coach missed the mark.

Another favorite! Birding, drama and mystery!

I love these books. And the ending of this one was excellent. No spoiler here but if you love birding and a mystery with a twist at the end… this is a good choice for you. I saw this series recommended in an international birding group and it doesn’t disappoint. I just hope they keep coming! I’m already sad about running out of new stories in a few weeks.