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Eye for an Eye

DCI Andy Gilchrist, Book 1

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Eye for an Eye

By: T.F. Muir
Narrated by: David Monteath
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The cobbled lanes and back streets of St Andrews have become home to a vicious serial killer.

Striking during heavy rain and choosing only victims who abuse women, 'The Stabber' has police baffled. After the sixth man is found murdered, having been stabbed to death through his left eye, DCI Andy Gilchrist is at his wit's end. Struggling against his self-serving and autocratic boss, Gilchrist is left furious when he is taken off the case at a crucial point. Driven by his fear of failure, and desperate to redeem his career and his reputation, Gilchrist vows to catch The Stabber alone.

Digging deeper into the world of a psychopath, Gilchrist fears he is up against a serial killer on the verge of mental collapse. Can Gilchrist unravel the warped mind of the murderer and stop him before the next victim is slain? With reckless resolve, Gilchrist risks it all in a heart-stopping race to catch The Stabber, knowing that any mistake could be his last.

©2012 T.F. Muir (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Modern Detectives Mystery Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Crime Murder Exciting Heartfelt Scary

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The first time I have come across this author ... and what a find. An excellent story, kept me guessing right to the end. More than just a writer, he is a wordsmith too and some of the language was almost poetry! I believe he won an award with this book and it was well deserved. Will look for his other book now, A hand for a hand.

Must also mention the narrator who really did bring this story to life. He was a pleasure to listen to. Will watch out for him too.

Highly recommended!

Excellent story

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This was a chance buy. It's not Rebus, nor is it a Serrailer but....!? I was quickly drawn in, probably as much by the narrator as the initial plot but soon could not leave it alone. DI Gilchrist has as many personal issues as we come to expect but he also seems very human - struggling with communicating with his children and ex-wife. I was put off a bit by the reference to Prince William studying at St Andrews, a bit unnecessary in my opinion and it will date the book terribly. Am heading off to search for more in the series for my next credits.

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What did you like most about Eye For An Eye?

A rather silly and misleading question. There are many equally excellent elements to this audiobook. The characters are interesting and well developed, the dialogue is intuitive, edgy, and sharp, the protagonist is likeable, flawed, and gutsy, with a depth that makes the very detectives stand out, the plot is deliciously multi-layered, and finally, an excellent performance by a reader I'd not listened to before, David Monteath.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Eye For An Eye?

Another moronic question...I don't do spoilers!

What does David Monteath bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Do we have a few hours?...hmm. In a nutshell, the two are not comparable. If you read a book, you bring in your own imagination, which is fine, but it will depend on the level of that imagination as to how good the book could be...you are, after all, limited by your own acting and storytelling ability. When you get a good reader, he will no doubt be trained in acting, and will have that creativity that brings something extra to a story that most people would not be able to do. He will bring dimensions to a book that you may not be able to unearth...I'm sure there'll be indignant readers out there who will argue this, but, believe me, when I hear people say they feel they'd like to do audiobook reading, because they've been told or think they have a good voice, when they actually give me a sample by reading something, they are usually embarrassingly bland and uncreative. You may lose a sense of achievement by listening to an audiobook, but the quality of the narrator can more often than not far outweigh this.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

What on earth does this have to do with listening to an audiobook?

Any additional comments?

TF Muir aka Frank Muir is a gem of a crimewriter that I sincerely hope becomes a household name in crimewriting. He is definitely up there with the Peter James, Mark Billinghams, and possibly better. There are some similarities, but only some, to Ian Rankin, and not because he's Scottish. If you like Rebus, or even Fenwick (Elisabeth Corley) then you will not be disappointed with this series. It's a real shame that there's only a handful of books at the moment, and he's not the most prolific of writers, but perhaps with increased popularity, he may devote more time to writing.

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A crimewriter up with the best!

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Gritty and doesn’t pull its punches! An excellent yarn in my opinion and brilliantly narrated by the talented David Monteath

Not for the squeamish!

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not the best I've ever listened to o but certainly not the worst. kept me interested but not particularly intrigued.

An Ok read

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Loved this book. Very well narrated. Thoroughly enjoyed this offering from the author. Highly recommended

Excellent read.

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So glad I discovered this author, I have now listened to all of them - pretty much back to back - and am hoping for more. Well read by the narrator, excellent story lines and a treat as an ex student to have St Andrews as the backdrop. I always like to get to know the protagonist and in these books the main character becomes more real with each book, also his family and relationships. You should really read, or listen, to these in order for that reason but each book would stand alone.



Looking forward to number 4

Gripping

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The first 2 chapters & few other parts were too graphic but overall a very good story. Not sure why sexualisation of an otherwise excellent story has to occur - all too frequently in the current age & way too unnecessary- more is less & less is far more!

A brave Dectective

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A really good storyline. I like the way the author runs two threads through the book. It effectively throws you off the scent!
Recommended reading.

St Andrews Secrets!

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excellent book thoroughly enjoyable lots of twists and Turns very well read and exceptionally well written

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