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Prayer for the Dead

Inspector McLean, Book 5

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Prayer for the Dead

By: James Oswald
Narrated by: Ian Hanmore
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About this listen

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Prayer for the Dead, from the best-selling Inspector McLean series by Sunday Times best-selling author James Oswald, read by Ian Hanmore.

Are you ready to be reborn? The search for a missing journalist is called off as a body is found at the scene of a carefully staged murder. In a sealed chamber, deep in the heart of Gilmerton Cove, a mysterious network of caves and passages sprawling beneath Edinburgh, the victim has undergone a macabre ritual of purification.

Inspector Tony McLean knew the dead man, and can't shake off the suspicion that there is far more to this case than meets the eye. The baffling lack of forensics at the crime scene seems impossible. But it is not the only thing about this case that McLean will find beyond belief.

Teamed with the most unlikely and unwelcome of allies, he must track down a killer driven by the darkest compulsions, who will answer only to a higher power...

Are you ready for the mysteries to be revealed?

©2015 James Oswald (P)2015 Penguin Audio

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Another brilliant novel involving DI McLean and even though I guessed the protagonist two thirds through the book there was still some twists and turns along the way and some real "he's behind you" moments.

I love this author and this series and I am really looking forward to Book 6 as the novels just get better and better.

A special word also for the narrator Ian Hanmore who brings these books to life. Great diction and no annoying and uneccessary affectations!

Another serial killer off the streets!

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I have really enjoyed the James Oswald series so far, but the whispering in this book was really annoying. An audible book is called an AUDIBLE book for a reason, you are supposed to be able to hear it!!! Much weaker story line than the others in the series so far. Let’s hope that the rest of the series doesn’t include the ridiculous whispering.

Whispering

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Would you listen to Prayer for the Dead again? Why?

yes but I would listen to the other books in order .

What was one of the most memorable moments of Prayer for the Dead?

the end was a surprise and kept you gripped until the end.

Which character – as performed by Ian Hanmore – was your favourite?

Inspector Mclean

Any additional comments?

I would say that it would be good to listen to the books in order as some of the themes run through .
excellent listen.

Another fantastic book for Inspector McLean

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Just listened to this for the second time round as I have the previous ones just down loaded the next one as I’m so enjoying them all over again brilliantly written and fantastic narrator five stars.

2nd time round

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loved it, loved it, loved it. Narrator is great and brilliant plot. Every book has been great, and this is no exception, keeps you guessing with just a touch of the super natural without becoming ridiculous.

loved the whole series so far.

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Another good story well written and narrated - know what he was trying to do with the whispering just not sure it worked.

Great story shame about whispering

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The whispered chapters were really annoying and the ending rushed but enjoyable and atmospheric nonetheless.

Has to be read but....

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Loved the storyline and was kept interested and engaged until the end. The whispering voice used in certain chapters makes absolute sense but I had to keep adjusting volume to be able to hear. Small issue but slightly annoying.

Great story - audio issues for me

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Absorbing story, Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter all in one story, but believable, I enjoyed this book.

Good Reading

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loved this book from start to finish, another McLean triumph, kept me hooked to the end,

excellent book

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