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  • The Camera Man

  • DC Smith Investigation, Book 10
  • By: Peter Grainger
  • Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
  • Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (227 ratings)

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The Camera Man

By: Peter Grainger
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Summary

Jo told him the phone call had been about a woman who wanted to have her husband declared dead. Smith thought for a moment and then said, 'Hmm. There must be a few million women in this country who feel like that. I take it her husband's been missing for a while and she's decided it's time to move on. In the absence of a body, which is always a nuisance, she wants Diver and Diver to confirm there's no proof he's alive. And I've told Jason a dozen times I'm not getting involved in anything matrimonial. I have enough trouble sorting out my own relationships.'

But on this occasion Smith has it wrong. The insurance company which will have to pay out a very substantial amount of money if Amanda Fitch obtains her certificate of presumed death has engaged Diver and Diver Associates to look into the disappearance of Gerald Fitch, more than five years ago now. As Jason Diver says, he has the very man for the job. All he has to do is to persuade that man to take it on.

©2023 Peter Grainger (P)2023 Tantor

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Continuation of a brilliant series

I adore these books and this one did not disappoint. Perhaps Smith as PI makes for a more one-dimensional narrative than when he worked with his whole team, but the humanity, thoughtfulness, and intricacy are all still there.

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Excellent narration

Bear with this series - at first you might think it is a little monotonous but the narration is perfect and the characterisation good - worth a listen

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Great story, well narrated

Excellent narration, as expected, but better than expected story. Love the pace, direction of travel and fact that Peter Grainger’s stories rarely feature women being hurt by men.

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So interesting

I just want these stories to continue . I have enjoyed DC stories much. The narration is excellent.

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Perfect in every way

I absolutely love all the previous books in this series , both author and narrator and this book is no exception. I close my eyes and listen to the descriptive parts which transport me to the time and place as if I were there. The description of the curlew encounter at the beginning of this book is just lovely. The piece where the ‘disappearing man’ encounters his hitherto unmet granddaughter brought goose bumps in it’s simplicity. A huge thank you to Peter Grainger for his creative talent and to Gildart Jackson for his sensitive bringing to life of this work. Just about to re- listen to the series.

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Wonderful narration!

I’m so invested in the characters now as there all weaves into each book. The narrator manages to portray the characters ever nuance and brings them alive in a captivating way - I want to know what they’re all doing next!

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Excellent as always

All DC Smith Investgations are superb. Excellent narration, excellent stories, excellent characters. Can't wait for the next one.

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Excellent series

I have really enjoyed this whole series, listening to all ten books available. The main character is wonderful, intelligent, interesting, humorous and outside the box. All of the characters are ‘well drawn’ and their characters develop through the series. They are not fast paced, gory, high adrenaline detective books, but thoughtful and thought provoking unusual stories with superb characters who become like friends. I feel quite bereaved to have reached the end of book 10 ! Also all but the last two were in the plus catalogue. Thanks Audible.

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Brilliant series

I have loved every book! The characters, the story lines and the narration. Hopefully not too long to wait for the next one.

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The whole series is great

I loved the writing style, the details and plot. I’m hoping there’s more to come

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