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The Bastwick Testament

DI Tanner Norfolk Broads Murder Mystery Series, Book 13

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The Bastwick Testament

By: David Blake
Narrated by: Peter Wicks
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A CHILLING NORFOLK BROADS CRIME THRILLER!

A haunted crypt, a bullied boy, and an artist’s will: a benevolent gesture or a satanic curse?

When the body of a local artist is found mutilated inside a five-pointed star, DCI Tanner’s attention turns to the disciples of a Satanic cult. But when the man's body is discovered to be the cult’s leader, Tanner's interest is soon drawn to his will, and the five beneficiaries who’ve been named in it.

Set within the mysterious beauty of the Norfolk Broads, this fast-paced British detective series is a dark cozy Norfolk murder mystery with a slice of humour and a touch of romance, one that will have you guessing until the very end, when the last shocking twist is finally revealed.

The Bastwick Testament is a totally addictive gripping crime thriller, the twelth in a chilling series of serial killer books, ones which will rapidly convert followers of L J Ross, Faith Martin, Joy Ellis, Damien Boyd, J M Dalgliesh, and Elly Griffiths into David Blake devotees.

©2025 David Blake (P)2025 David Blake
Action & Adventure Crime Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Murder Detective

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I enjoy the stories but they are spoiled by the authors poor research and knowledge of facts, procedures, and the geography of Norfolk. The new narrator is different and I’m still deciding what I think, warming to them.

Good story but lazy research which spoils all the stories

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Thoroughly enjoyed this 📖 the narration was excellent as always bringing characters to life .
Would recommend audible if like me you are unable to read due to eyesight issues. However I am sure in book form it will no doubt please authors readers👍 as it is a real page turner 👌

a great twist in the tale 👌

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Enjoyed this book. Have read all in the series. And the change of narrator also was excellent.

The narrator was excellent

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What a great story and ending. The story had me glued to my phone at any opportunity. Like many I felt I would miss Jonathan Keeble’s narration but Peter was very good and after a few chapters I didn’t even think of it so hats off to him. If he narrates future books I shall certainly buy them.

Brilliant plot

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Great story as are all the DCI Tanner books but totally spoiled by the change of Narrator. Jonathan Keeble IS DCI Tanner. Please bring him back

Bring back JK

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Although Peter Wicks' narration was good his characterisation was obviously different to that of JK. I have listened to the whole series of books and got to know the characters, having a different voice to them was like replacing all the characters in your favourite TV soap opera with different actors.
Nevertheless it was an excellent story with an interesting ending.
If there are any more DCI Tanner books, can we have Johnathan Keeble back please.

Great twist, interesting story. but why change the narrator.

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Missed Jonathon Keeble’s narration Started book again and caught up. Great story. Looking forward to the next book.
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Not the same without Jonathon Keeble

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Sadly found this very hard to get into. Having listened to the Tanner series from the start the characters personalities were well established & each book was like revisiting old friends. While I understand it’s not always possible to have the same narrator maybe trying to stay close to the original presentation would have worked better.

Like starting over

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I didn’t enjoy the new narration and just couldn’t get into the book at all, it was like. Starting a new series. Very disappointed with the book

New narrator, gave totally different feel to all the characters, please bring Jonathan Keeble back

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I have listened to the entire series and preordered it before realising that it wasnt being narrated by Jonathan Keeble, who I can just listen to for ages. It took me a while to get into the book as a result.

The story and characters are a bit far fetched and a bit frustrating it doesnt seem to have the link to police procedures that other books have but I just went with the flow.

Interesting with new narrator

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