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The Body in the Woods

By: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards
Narrated by: Neil Dudgeon
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Summary

It's Carnival week in Cherringham, but while most of the locals are looking forward to the regatta, the parade and the fireworks, Jack and Sarah are more interested in the mysterious body that's been uncovered at the archaeological dig just outside the village ... No Roman soldier - but a young man, no ID. Definitely the victim of a cold blooded murder ... from just a few decades ago. It's a baffling cold case - but one that soon heats up when a member of the carnival committee suddenly goes missing. Jack and Sarah investigate - and quickly come up against a wall of silence.

Are the two cases connected? What dark secret from Cherringham's past is being kept hidden? As the Carnival rolls to its spectacular finale, Jack and Sarah race against time to stop the murderer before they kill again ...

For fans of Agatha Christie's "Miss Marple" series, Lilian Jackson Braun's "The Cat Who" series, Caroline Graham's "Midsomer Murders", and the American TV series "Murder She Wrote", starring Angela Lansbury.

Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid 90's, creating content and working on projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and - most recently - the successful crime fiction series "Cherringham". First released as eBook novellas, this is the second full-length novel. "Cherringham" is popular around the world and has been adapted as a series of audiobooks in both English and German. The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of DCI John Barnaby in "Midsomer Murders" and Jim Riley in "The Life of Riley". He is also known for his film roles in "The Nativity", "Sorted" and "Son of Rambow". In 2012 Dudgeon starred as Norman Birkett on BBC Radio 4's "Afternoon Play" series written by Caroline and David Stafford.

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Absolutely brilliant!!

I loved this as I love the whole Cherringham series. So much fun to listen to. Neil Dudgeon's narration truly makes it.

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Great Series

I have thoroughly enjoyed a number of the stories in the Cherringham series. This longer novel was equally entertaining and Neil Dudgeon is a joy to listen to

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Great as always

Sarah and Jack are a great team and I really enjoy listening to their exploits. Looking forward to the next in my list.

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Great

Cherringham stories never disappoint. Neil Dudgeon is absolutely right for this series. Next please (unless there’s some I missed)

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A superb story very well told

This is my fourth title by the authors that I have listen to and is probably the best to date. Until the very end I had no inkling off the killer. As always Neil Dudgeon is a excellent story teller and his mastery of the many voices a delight.

A very good story excellently told

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The body in the woods.

These stories are enjoyable, Neil Dudgeon makes a realistic NYPD retired officer. The characters are believable, a nice frothy bit of fun.

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Nicely read by Neil Dudgeon.

I really enjoy these books. Likeable main characters, attractive setting, a plot that takes you on a journey, without giving you nightmares!

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Great plot

I love the way two story lines are woven together. Great narrator as always.
Looking forward to hearing many more.

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Terrific stuff!!!

More vintage Cherringham! Absolutely loved it, especially the car chase at the end.
Here's the thing........ we all need more Cherringham, please don't make us wait too long for the next one! Lovely Neil Dudgeon, once again, did an amazing job with the narration.

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Another great listen

Neil dudgeon is a very good storyteller
I listen to him and escape to another world
If only for a short time

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