The Body on the Shore

DCI Craig Gillard, Book 2

By: Nick Louth

Narrated by: Marston York

Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

A killer is at work in the supposedly safe commuter belt. DCI Gillard needs answers fast....

Promising architect Peter Young is shot dead at his desk. DCI Craig Gillard is on the scene, looking at what appears to be a brutal and highly professional hit: two bullets, fired with ice-cold calm. Gillard knows that the most crucial question in solving the crime is one word: why?

Two weeks later, on the Lincolnshire coast, another body is found on a windswept beach. In this case there is no identity for the young man, just a curious brand burned into his neck. As the mystery deepens, Gillard is plunged into a case without answers, finding himself up against dark forces - people who believe in only two things: blood and a warped code of honour. This time lives are on the line, children's lives - as well as his own.

At breakneck pace and with a jaw-dropping twist, the suspense-filled second DCI Gillard crime thriller is perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Patricia Gibney and Faith Martin.

©2018 Nick Louth (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd

Solid story. No idea how it was going to turn out.

Well conceived. Well narrated. Love the authors writing style. Some light laugh moments but mostly serious and descriptive. As an American I like the British terms like torch, boot, punter, tart, and descriptive sayings that are different but understandable and kinda funny to hear.

The details

This book was written after much research was done. It really makes our life seem even more simple and safe. I live in the USA and we have troubles but not like the ones in this book. The narrator is a magician with his voice.

Fascinating up to a point!

I really enjoyed this book, especially the trip to Albania. The narration was very good with several difficult accents. However, be prepared to suspend disbelief at the end.

Informative and gripping

Great narration helps propel this deep dive into Albania’s history and culture. The format was intriguing and the author creative —and his journalistic slant shines. Here in the US we don’t encounter much news of these countries on a regular basis. Grateful for this work.

Nick Louth is an Incredible Storyteller!

In his first 2 books Nick Louth has shown amazing abilities as a storyteller. He grabs you from the first page. You think you might know what's coming. Then he flips the story upside down, spins it around a couple times, and as a reader you just hold on for dear life. Pausing the story isn't an option. Finally the ending blows you away - it's something you never even saw coming! I have to say he is my new favorite author and I'm looking forward to reading his next book!

Interesting story, clear & precise writing

Book No 2 in this series is well worth listening to and in my opinion, more than once.
Narration is clearly understood, but still not certain about the various accents.
Will definitely keep in buying as they are written. 🙏🙏

Odd title

Really enjoyed this, finished it in two days as I was painting the house. My only issue was that the title made zero sense to me!

Significantly better than its predecessor

I rated theme prior book 3 stars but stated I saw so much promise I was going to buy the second. This had a tight, fascinating story line with developed characters and a real feel for the misery of the Balkan states 20 years ago. Great dialogue, good rhythm. A fearless storyline showing life is not always what we imagine it. Bravo!

Disjointed and horrifying

Loved his first. but this one is a self indulgent and fragmented mess. I can picture him getting drunk with his cronies and making a bet that he can sell a book that repeats the word "Albania" 6000 times. Was it that many? Probably more like 8000

great

great a really good read
kept me interested until the end. would recommend it again