The Heron's Cry

A Detective Matthew Venn Novel (The Two Rivers Series, Book 2)

De: Ann Cleeves

Narrado por: Jack Holden

New York Times best-selling author Ann Cleeves returns with The Heron's Cry, the extraordinary follow-up to The Long Call, soon to be a major TV series, alongside her two hit TV shows Shetland and Vera.

“In Matthew Venn, Ann has created a complex, daring, subtle character.” (Louise Penny)

"A complex mystery full of surprises...this character-driven exploration of people's darkest flaws is a sterling example of Cleeves' formidable talents." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Jack Holden demonstrates his full talents in this mystery, bringing the extensive cast of characters in this small and close-knit community in Devon to life with his strong narration." (Audiofile)

North Devon is enjoying a rare hot summer with tourists flocking to its coastline. Detective Matthew Venn is called out to a rural crime scene at the home of a group of artists. What he finds is an elaborately staged murder - Dr. Nigel Yeo has been fatally stabbed with a shard of one of his glassblower daughter's broken vases.

Dr. Yeo seems an unlikely murder victim. He's a good man, a public servant, beloved by his daughter. Matthew is unnerved, though, to find that she is a close friend of Jonathan, his husband.

Then another body is found - killed in a similar way. Matthew soon finds himself treading carefully through the lies that fester at the heart of his community and a case that is dangerously close to home.

DI Matthew Venn returns in The Heron's Cry, in Ann Cleeves' powerful next novel, proving once again that she is a master of her craft.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

©2021 Ann Cleeves (P)2021 Macmillan Audio

Good story.

Easy listening enjoyable ride. Good characters and they all seem to gel into a special group I’ve grown fond of them and the mystery is a bonus.

Narrator keeps you hooked

Lots of twists and turns. Jack Holden is an excellent narrator. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

A Great Listen

Narrator made it great to listen to! I eagerly looked forward to my next listen! Loved the story. I’ve loved other books by this author.

Enjoyed

Probably the best book I have heard in awhile. Will be listening to more from the author

Good characters, plot and Devon

I thought the narrator could've been better. As now there, his voice was flat and a little boring.

Great Series but New Narrator Disappoints

This new Ann Cleves series is incredible, but I prefer the original narrator, who gave a more nuanced performance. This narrator was more staccato and rigid.

Excellent

Do love all of Ann Cleeves mysteries, wish Audible would record her earlier work

twists and turns

The author includes many twists, and turns I always think I can determine the villain I am always pleased went Ann Cleeves gets the better of me. I look forward to the next book in the series.

Love this series!

I love this series! Ann Cleeves storytelling is brilliant as always.New Narrator was excellent.

Story ok. Narrator terrible

I was a little disappointed with the story. But the narrator sounded like a robot reading which made it less enjoyable