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  • The Bonnie Dead

  • DCI Lomond Crime Thrillers, Book 1
  • By: Andrew Raymond
  • Narrated by: Angus King
  • Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (309 ratings)
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The Bonnie Dead

By: Andrew Raymond
Narrated by: Angus King
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Summary

A stolen child. A killer stalking the streets of Glasgow. A troubled detective running out of time.

Five years ago, DCI John Lomond led the search for notorious Glasgow child-killer ‘The Sandman', until personal tragedy forced him off the case.

In Lomond's absence, the killer was never found.

Now, with nothing but work left in his life, Lomond remains obsessed with the case–despite the nightmares it brings.

When a child is abducted in similar Sandman fashion from an affluent Glasgow suburb, Lomond is brought in to find them before it's too late.

But the only forensic evidence belongs to a little girl who was abducted and murdered twenty years ago.

Could the Sandman's identity lie buried in the coldest of cold cases? Or is a new killer about to claim their first victim?

The Bonnie Dead is the explosive debut Scottish crime thriller from Andrew Raymond–author of Amazon number one political thriller Official Secrets, which has now sold over 100,000 copies.

Shot through with dark Glaswegian humour and thrilling twists, he captures the voices of his beloved home city, taking you into its hidden depths, and the iconic hills and glens of nearby Loch Lomond and Arran.

If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Stuart MacBride, this addictive thriller will have you gripped until its haunting, heart-in-the-mouth climax.

©2022 Andrew Raymond (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd

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Some hysterical lines

It’s been 3 days since I’ve finished this book and it’s sad to say but I can’t even remember the story line. It was so funny at times with the patter and I did laugh out loud. I had to listen to a few chapters again and again but mostly because my brain doesn’t always take it in. As of writing this I can’t remember the ending, and the truth is, I can’t be bothered re listening to any of it. I didn’t feel it was a waste of a credit but it wasn’t mind blowing either. It was good for me as a Glasgow girl to hear all the local streets etc mentioned, and the storyline was decent. The narrator was great, I don’t often listen to men narrators so a wee change for me.

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Gripping!

I was attracted to this as Angus King was the narrator - I am so glad I downloaded it - it was absolutely gripping. I have loved Angus King’s excellent narration of the JD Kirk books, but struggled to find a series to replace them. Andrew Raymond has done a stellar job as author - didn’t see the ending coming, but when it did, it all came together. All ends tied up, nothing botched or hurried - a great ‘read’. The location too of Glasgow, Argyll, Edinburgh and Arran were so accurately described by the author, and accents conveyed perfectly by the narrator, that I felt I was there - I could see them all in my minds eye. Well done Andrew Raymond in combination with Angus King.

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Great start to a new series

I love finding a good book which is going to be the start of a new series. This one has a strong cast of characters and an enthralling storyline, brilliantly read by the incomparable Angus King.

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Great Listen

Angus King's narration brings this book to life. Really enjoyable book looking forward to the next DCI Lomond novel.

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Good story well told

Good story with well formed characters - can’t wait to listen to the next one

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Fantastic

Such a good listen! The narration is delivered amazingly.. am gutted to find book 2 is not yet released in audio format. Is this something I can look forward to? Didn’t guess the perpetrator which is always a plus .. well worth a read/listen!

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I only got it because Angus King was performing

it was great.
I love British writers
and was not let down looking forward

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Great Listening

Really enjoyed this. Good, well rounded characters and a brilliantly developed story. The narrator was superb.

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Fantastic! 5*****

Thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. A great story and brilliant narration with some really good Glasgow humour. I look forward to more books in this series.

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Good start for a new detective series

Am new to this author, and this is the first in the series of new detective for him. The story was pretty good - though I did get a bit confused towards the end and had to relisten to some of the last chapters.
The narration was excellent.
Will likely pick up more from this author.

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