Hard to finish

It’s ok written, a few too many “stomach lurches” for my liking. I enjoyed the bits about bats and ecology (why is this book titled about crows…? Colony of bats doesn’t make a good title I guess). But ended up skipping chunks when of main characters going on and on and repeating lines about feeling and angst. Really could have done with some heavier editing. The narrator is generally good, but I had to put her on speed x1.2 at bits as she was too slow and annoying bits.

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It grew on me.

Thought I had made a mistake when the subject of the case had crows as a surname. Felt a bit cheesy ! But it grew on me. I loved the clincher that made the case. Clever and educational !

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Hooked

I tried this on a whim, not sure what to listen to. I'm not usually into murder mysteries, but thought I'd chance this. I was hooked. I think as well that the way it was read was enhancing, the voice actor was so talented I almost thought she'd switched person. Hooked on the series now, about to start book 2.

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Easy listening, decent plot

A fun read for anyone looking to unwind and be entertained. Throws in some extra ecological facts to make things more interesting (not preachy).

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Great first book from Sarah

The storyline was strong and coupled with the accurate natural history snippets this made rivetting listening. I'm looking forward to more encounters with Nell.

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Wow unexpected!!

I was unsure about listening to this book but am so glad I did. The story and characters were so well written as was the story line!! I would highly recommend giving it a go as I’ve just bought the next one in the series.

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Annoyance with a character shows they're well written.

I don't always like books where the main character is rich, it removes too many obstacles and can lead to ridiculous things happening. I also don't often carry on with the series when I think a continuing secondary character is an idiot. Exasperation is okay in small doses but when it's overused to extend interest, I lose interest. I don't need a romantic side thing either, not having or feeling in need of one myself, so a continuing "will they, won't they" is wasted on me, but I appreciate others enjoy that.
That saying, I really enjoyed the scientific stuff, that was fascinating. The writing was good and so was the narration.
I've bought the next one and we'll see if my intolerance of the rich and annoyance with Adam (I'm too far in to learn new names, he's Adam now) allow me to get though that. The lure of possible birds of prey is too much not to listen.

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Lovely twisty tail(tale)!!

My first book by this author and must admit it has given me a taste to read more. very twisty tale with excellent environmental information and ecological facts and description, means not only a good read for murder/mystery readers, but also a small lesson in bats and their preservation with a few badgers thrown in. The story's well rounded and accomplished with very likeable characters who inhabit a map of village and landed country with aplomb. Thoroughly enjoyable!!

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Brilliant Listen

Was a bit unsure at first, but a little while in and I thought it was brilliant. Very tense in parts. Last 2 hours I was still listening at 2.30am. Was disappointed that there was no definitive answer to the love triangle though.

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Too long and a bit unbelievable

I don’t usually do reviews but while this book had a good angle the story itself was too long and just not believable .

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