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The Hangman's Song

Inspector McLean, Book 3

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The Hangman's Song

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

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Hangman's Song, the third in the phenomenally successful Inspector McLean series by James Oswald. Read by the actor Ian Hanmore.

The body of a man is found hanging in an empty house. To the Edinburgh police force this appears to be a simple suicide case. Days later another body is found. The body is hanging from an identical rope and the noose has been tied using the same knot. Then a third body is found. As Inspector McLean digs deeper he descends into a world where the lines of reality are blurred and where the most irrational answers become the only explanations.

©2014 James Oswald (P)2014 Penguin Audio Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Thriller Exciting Scary

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One of the best series I have come across - compelling stories and strong characters make for books that you just can't leave alone!
I'm ready to download my next one. I dread the feeling when I come to the last chapter of the last book though!

Absorbing.

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i enjoyed this book and i am finding the hints at tbe paranormal / other spirit world an interedtung blend with the hard nose police detectives. cant wait to see where the next installment goes.

continuing the drama

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An enjoyable book. Would have preferred a little more paranormal tendencies but still looking forward to hearing the next volumn

A story well told

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, great story, and if you are intersted in Edinburgh and like the Scottish accent especially

What did you like best about this story?

The cleverness of the killer to stage the deaths they way he did, and the tenacity of Tony McLean to get to the bottom of it.

Have you listened to any of Ian Hanmore’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Yes, others in the Inspector McLean series, and just as good as the others

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes, feeling of revulsion in response to the murders, certainly did not make me want to laugh or cry.

Inspector Mclean on the case again

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A fantastic book, full of twists and turns. Couldn't put it down. A must for all crime book fans. A great performance by the narrator who really brings detective McLean to life. Can't wait to read the next in the series.

True genius

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great narrator, lovely accent & character voices. looking forward to the next ones. storylines cleverly brought together in this gripping storyline.

interesting crime drama, good twists

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I love all of James Oswald's books, I've read them all so I'm now on the Audible versions. Ian brings the story to life in a way that just reading it doesn't. highly recommended series!!

dark and compelling listening

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Enjoyed meeting this detective again. characters are becoming more real as you learn more about them. Good long-term background story as new plots arrive.

A Good Yarn

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The Hangman's Song is a very good listen, and this author is new to me and this is his 3rd book.
Suicides are happening sad but happens, but Inspector McLean is not convinced on the 1st one, there was a suicide note but he felt it was a strangely written note.
Lo and behold another suicide and another written note then another, it's the notes that are giving Inspector McLean bother they don't seem to make sense, and no forensics so to speak, they are very convincing suicides, and he feels he must get to the bottom of.
Strong characters and a strong story I will certainly look out for this author again, well worth a read or listen.
Ian Hanmore did an excellent job of narrating.

Suicide or Murder?

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this series of books are well written if it was a book you vouldnt put it down a good lision well worth getting them all

fab series

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