The Calling of the Grave
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Keeble
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By:
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Simon Beckett
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‘At first glance it could have been anything – a stone, a knotted root – until you looked more closely. Thrusting out of the wet earth, its bones visible through rags of flesh, was a decomposing hand…’It was eight years ago that they found the body buried on the moor. They were certain that this was one of psychotic rapist and multiple murderer Jerome Monk’s teenage victims. Which left just two more bodies to find? But the ill-conceived search ended badly. And with Monk safely behind bars, the momentum faltered. For forensics expert David Hunter, and those others who were part of the recovery team, life moved on. And the dead were left undisturbed.
Now, though, a nightmare scenario unfurls. Monk has escaped and seems to be targeting anyone involved in that original ill-fated operation. Lured back to the moors by a desperate call for help, Hunter begins to realise that neither the events unfolding now – nor those of eight years ago – are quite what they seem. And as the maniac’s violent trail edges ever closer, the past is suddenly anything but dead and buried…
©2011 Simon Beckett (P)2011 Random House Audio GoListeners also enjoyed...
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Muffin
- 08-08-11
A really good listen
I really enjoyed this audio book. Simon Brett's story was beautifully read, full of interest, suspense and very believable characters. The ending was particularly satisfactory.
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- Mr
- 18-02-15
Fine but not as exciting as previous efforts
This story was solid - good plot albeit with some predictable elements and believable characters. Hunter is likeable and everyone else fits the bill. Only one character really irritated and I won't reveal at the risk of a spoiler.
Loved the previous Hunter stories, really atmospheric and some strong twists. This wasn't quite as strong. I think this was a new narrator as well - much preferred the former who made Hunter seem more human and approachable. If I hadn't been familiar with character then this reader would have definitely put me off.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Avril
- 27-09-11
The Calling of the Grave - An atmospheric thriller
Wonderful reading of a very exciting story. Had to stay awake to listen to the end although it was 3am. Jonathan Keeble is an excellent narrator.
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- Mrs. Linda M. Rhodes
- 27-02-23
Fantastic book
Listening to this made me realise two things: 1. What a good story writer Simon Becket is, and 2. How I’d missed hearing Jonathan Keeble as the narrator. This is a great partnership between these two, and hopefully there will be more.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Naomi
- 10-08-11
Worth a listen!
I really enjoyed this book, a little predictable in the end. The narrator Jonathan Keeble was excellent.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-01-24
4th book
listened to 4 books now and have not being disappointed in any of them. Simon Beckett is becoming one of my fave authors.
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- mollyeyre
- 21-03-19
Disappointing
I have mixed feelings about this book, I really didn't like the interaction between the police and Dr Hunter, nor that between different members of the police department.
There were chapters when situations arose that the characters responded in such a strange way, making ridiculous choices and ending up in dangerous situations. I cannot be more specific without writing Spoilers.
The story was OK, but my irritation by the interactions of the characters, and because of the idiotic errors of judgement I really didn't enjoy the book.
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- dale_mcewan
- 18-03-15
Excellent. Input downscale
I am Beckett 's No.1 fan. Believable tense and well-paced. Sorry when it ended. Reader a pleasure to listen to.
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- K J W
- 11-09-23
Ok
A bit predictable,but an ok listen , the narrator did a good job,
Don’t think I’ll be getting any more audios from Simon for a while
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Laurence
- 29-01-12
The thrills of Forensic Anthropology
This is the story of a forensic anthropologist which is a change from the alcoholic/divorced/depressed detective that seems to fascinate crime writers today. Our hero is a widower and does have an opportunity to find a new beloved when they both are engaged in searching for graves on Dartmoor. They are thrown together in a very physical way on the brink of discovering the truth and escaping with their lives.
As usual well read but does not make up for these rather cardboard characters that I, for one, would not have been sad had they perished. No sequel please.
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