Great book and narrator

I’ve listened to several of these books and have enjoyed them all. Narrator is excellent and it really does transport
you to the Australia bush town, the main characters are likeable and you warm to the gentle scepticism of Hirsch the local cop, who is a kind caring guy. Recommended

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if only the next in series was available!

sad to finish this as the only other titles in the series are only available in German which I'm not at all fluent In, please sort this out audible as I want to hear more of the Tiverton cop' s adventures

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If you like slow radio…

You’ll likely like this. Tiverton is not a happening place - well not quickly and not at first… but that’s great. If you like a slow build up, well constructed characters and dry observations from our protagonist - this series may well be for you. If you’re after fast cars, shallow characters and unbelievable plots - look elsewhere.

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Narrator is superb.

The narrator in this book is very very good. Different voices for the characters is easy listening. Garry Dishers books are enjoyable and keeps you guessing until the end. This is my third Disher book and I will certainly read more of them.

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The third I've listened to and will listen to more

Consolation is the third book in the Paul Hirschhausen series. Hirsch was demoted to the one-cop station in rural Tiverton, he is now settling in and has become part of the community.
During the August chill, Hirsch makes a welfare check revealing a case of child cruelty, swiftly followed by an angry parent terrorising the school principal.
He also has victims of a persistent snow-dropper (underwear stealer), and of Irish roof-repair scammers, but then an incident puts him also in charge of Redruth Police Station and on the trail of a gun-toting pair seeking revenge.. He then has to deal with financial irregularities in the bank accounts of the vulnerable elderly and a missing husband.
Hirsch is not perfect but has morals and is not battling drugs or alcohol.
Garry Disher is very good at setting the scene and Steve Shanahan is excellent as the narrator and makes it all come to life.
Next instalment please.

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Australian police procedure novel.

Refreshing Australian novel about the everyday work of a police covering a large rural area.

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So absolutely disappointing

I should have stopped after book 1 but the reviews persuaded me that this one might be better. It wasn’t. I read quite a bit of Aussie Noir but this doesn’t even conjure up the environment as well as others. Just finished reading Gary Dishers 2023 latest book and that was far far better. I had to speed up the narration too. Quite simply it was boring with an uncomplicated plot and predictable and anti-Climactic ending. I don’t particularly feel anything for the main character, he’s very beige. Won’t be buying the next one

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Sorry but found this listen dull

The narrator did not do this book any favours, his flat slightly depressing delivery was a turn off. Plenty did happen, but it just didn't seem Like it. I got to twenty minutes to go and decided I didn't care anymore and gave up.

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not quite jane harper!!

enjoyable, but not quite jane harper!
I would listen to more of this series though.

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Enjoyable but lacked pace

During the book several threads that gradually are drawn together to form the significant plot line.
Main character is likeable and consistent.
However the book meanders, lacking pace while churning up a lot of characters whose names and place within the plot can feel confusing at points.
I stuck with it to the end but did consider on a number of points if I should just give up on it.
So so ending. Won’t be buying any others in this series.

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