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A Body on the Beach

The West Wales Murder Mysteries, Book 1

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A Body on the Beach

By: P. F. Ford
Narrated by: Andy Cresswell
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These were supposed to be his golden years. But he’s much happier with something to do...like solve a murder.

Former detective sergeant Norman Norman’s retirement is boring him to tears. So when he’s asked to assist an upcoming female DI and mentor a new team of misfits in a sleepy Welsh coastal town, he jumps at the opportunity to lend his expertise. But the training has barely begun when a woman’s corpse washes up on the sand.

With no reports of missing persons, DS Norman is stumped...until the post-mortem reveals a shocking hint to the culprit being local. But with a growing list of suspects who all have iron-clad alibis, the experienced cop and his fledgling team’s first case could be their last.

Will DS Norman’s reinvigorated career end in a fizzer, or can he help his young charges nab a devious killer?

A Body on the Beach is the fast-paced first audiobook in the Rejoiner mystery series. If you like smart policemen, perfect British settings and a complex web of clues, then you’ll love P.F. Ford’s captivating whodunit.

©2020 P.F. Ford (P)2021 W F Howes Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Traditional Detectives

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I am so hoping this series will consist of more than the 3 now available.
I’ve been totally caught up from the first chapter …..
characters that feel real and with potential …..story line that gripped from the start .
I was relieved it was devoid of ‘ irritating interference ‘ from the opposing team too !
I’m sorry I’ve come to the - very satisfying- conclusion to this case .
I started at book 3 🙄 …..so just case 2 to enjoy .

Brilliant read !

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Definitely recommend this story which kept me guessing until the end. Excellent reader - actors . Listened all day until I finished.

Intriguing story line and very well read

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Found Book 1 included in my Audible plus, so glad I downloaded it. Good story with plenty of suspects to keep you guessing, very likeable characters and excellent narration. I will definitely be purchasing more to find out how this team of "no hopers" develops. A very enjoyable listen!

A new series for me

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I really enjoyed this lots of twists and turns and great characters, and excellent narration

Great first in a series crime novel

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The other reviews said it had loads of twists and turns but I didn’t feel the same.

It was an ok murder story with a food twist at the end.

I didn’t really engage with any of the characters and I’m not sure if that was due to the way it was written or the way the narrator read it. When he did the voice for 1 of the females it sounded very child like.

I did enjoy this but it wasn’t great in my opinion.

This was ok

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Great characters wonderfully narrated. Easy listening. Storyline keeps you guessing to the last chapter. Very enjoyable listening

Easy listening

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Nothing to dislike. Can't wait to read the next book if there is one hopefully.

Narrator was really good. Built the characters into personalities

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Loved the humour and the way that the characters are developing a really promising new series.

Great story

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New author for me and I wasn't disappointed in the story. However, the narrator let it down as he was unable vary the character voices. There was little to no distinguishing one character from another, man or woman, and so he had to tell the listener who was speaking as everyone sounded the same. I was really fed up of hearing Morgan said, Jude said, Norman said etc etc. Other narrators are able to contrast the voices of all characters, making the dialogue sound like an actual conversation and without the need to tell the listener who was speaking.

So,,,,,that said, I'll give the next book in the series a go and hope there is less of the annoying who said what.

Enjoyed the story - unsure about the narration.

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This is a very absorbing listen. A slightly unusual team of detectives investigating a baffling murder. The narration is spot on for this kind of story with just enough of a Welsh accent not to be confusing. Highly Recommended. I look forward to listening to the rest of the series at some point.

Excellent!

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