• The Mystery of Swordfish Reef

  • An Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte Mystery
  • By: Arthur Upfield
  • Narrated by: Peter Hosking
  • Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (79 ratings)

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The Mystery of Swordfish Reef

By: Arthur Upfield
Narrated by: Peter Hosking
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Publisher's Summary

An intriguing case for Detective-Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte begins on a calm October day in an Australian seaside town. Three men set out to sea for a day's fishing ... and do not return. Despite intensive searches, no trace of the men or their boat is found until, weeks later, a passing trawler hauls in a gruesome catch - the head of one of the missing fishermen. It is quite clear that its owner was murdered with a pistol bullet. But by whom, and why, is for Bony to find out.
©1998 Arthur Upfield (P)2009 Bolinda Publishing

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bony

If you could sum up The Mystery of Swordfish Reef in three words, what would they be?

a good mystery another upfield tresure

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Mystery of Swordfish Reef?

the sailfish scene and the way you can imagine the fishing

What about Peter Hosking’s performance did you like?

the way he portraye,s his many parts of the story charicters

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

yes

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Decent Upfield Mystery

Narration: As usual, this narrator is top notch. I have trouble understanding some of the Aussie accent, but that's just me.

Story: Not quite up to Upfield snuff, but nonetheless entertaining. Story moves quickly. Nothing profound. Good light read/listen.

Writing: Well written prose. Excellent dialogue. So appreciated that there are absent so many "he saids" and she "saids."

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Bony goes to the sea

This is set in a fishing community in SE Australia. A nice change from the outback mysteries.

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  • Delsie Mowbray
  • 05-24-20

One of Bony’s best

Bony faces a totally different environment whilst revealing even more of his complex nature and mixed race. I’ve read them all and this is one of the best. Peter Hosking is - as always - perfect as narrator

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  • Retriever470
  • 04-06-15

Great story told with vigour

If you could sum up The Mystery of Swordfish Reef in three words, what would they be?

Engaging, logical, satisfactory

What did you like best about this story?

Bony using the talents of the local fishermen to read the sea as easily as he reads the bush.

What about Peter Hosking’s performance did you like?

I wasn't sure at first about his delivery, but he really grew on me. He has a different tone for each character and makes an excellent job of pacing the narration, too.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Engaging characters who bring the story alive.

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  • Abx
  • 07-05-21

Bony Brilliance

great mystery as always. Always enjoy Napoleon Bonaparte mysteries with the back drop set against beautiful Australia