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The Deep Dark Sleep

A Lennox Thriller, Book 3

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The Deep Dark Sleep

By: Craig Russell
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Human remains are recovered from the bottom of the River Clyde. Not an unusual occurrence, but these have been sleeping the deep, dark sleep for eighteen years. Suddenly Glasgow’s underworld is buzzing with the news that the dredged up bones belong to Gentleman Joe Strachan, Glasgow’s most successful and ruthless armed robber. When Isa and Violet, Strachan’s daughters, hire Lennox to find out who has been sending them large sums of cash each year, on the anniversary of Strachan’s most successful robbery, his instincts tell him that this job spells trouble and will take him back into the dark world of the Three Kings - the crime bosses who run the city. He takes the job nevertheless. And soon learns that ignoring his instincts might just cost him his life.

©2011 Craig Russell (P)2012 Quercus Publishing Plc Crime Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Thriller Royalty Mystery

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Deep Dark Sleep to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Deep Dark Sleep?

No "moments" but some witty language. The genre, the structure and even the griminess of the setting was very much in the Chandler style and the author does it very well.

What about Sean Barrett’s performance did you like?

Flawless with accents and characters. Really good Glaswegian heavies.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

It's a crime thriller--not specifically moving--just a rattling good tale.

Any additional comments?

The end was a bit deus ex machina, and therefore somewhat unsatisfactory. Even with that, there were unanswered questions and, I am sorry to say, enough loose ends to knit a scarf.
If I went into too much detail it would spoil things for prospective readers (and this book is certainly well worth reading) but Russell had a couple of intractable plot problems by the end and it looks like he couldn't be bothered to figure out more than a quick comb-over to obscure them. Most comb-overs tend to draw attention to the lack of what should be there, rather than hiding it. But then, Chandler did that sort of thing as well and we all forgive him.

Marlowe lives!

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This book is set in the 1950's and it is not a period that I have much interest in and probably would not have chosen it if I had known. What a mistake that would have been. It is a fast flowing, well read and interesting book that I enjoyed greatly. The plot is set in Glasgow and the main character is a Canadian who just stayed there after the war. He becomes involved as a PI in a case that leads him through many twists and turns of plot. The characters are well brought out and the places well described. It was odd listening to a book about a PI who has non of the modern aids of technology and the fact that this man dealt with his case with his wits and physical strength made for a good tale. It is a long book but I would highly recommended it.

What a surprise

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Really well read and the characterisation and use of voices by the narrator was excellent and added greatly to the whole experience

Great Plot to Unravel

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A great part of the Lenox series and superb narration by Sean Barrett, could not stop listening

The Deep Dark Sleep

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Lennox is a fantastic on the edge Character who seems to uncover trouble at every turn while trying to be the good guy.
His supporting cast play their parts well and give an insight in to old style Glasgow thuggery.
Highly recommended for edge of your seat detective work.

Gritty crime and grime drama at its best

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Really enjoyed this my third outing with this author. good story..good narration. good pace. very pleased. on to number 4 now.

Great stuff

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Brilliant! Loved this book from start to finish. Barrett brings it to life! Great storyline.

No chance of sleep!

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As always Craig Russell has done his homework, depicting 50s Glasgow and the turmoil after WW2 with good black humour and a touch of realism,the story keep me inthroned and Sean Barrett as ALWAYS did an amazing job of all the main protagonists.
Well done keep going with Lenox thanks.
Sub note I have listened to all 5 and want more

Lenox well ! Yeah

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The grittiness of the Glasgow subculture is well painted, its humour as well as its violence. This story had me gripped and anticipating the next twist. Loved it and appreciate the quality of Sean Barrett as the story teller.

Dark and funny, gripping!

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Well if you've not discovered the Lennox series by Craig Lewis, and you like well written crime- drama with excellent humour you'll love this.

If you though the chances of bringing Philip Marlowe to Glasgow in the 1950's is a hopeless task, then you are wrong. This book simply has it all.

I am not listened to a new audiobook with such a sense fo pleasure for a long time. OK there are some anachronisms I think - like a remarkable number of people seem to have private phones in 1950's Glasgow, perhaps they did.

Sean Barrett reading is as always first class.

Buy it !

First Class

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