Elliefant's Graveyard

The Curious Case of the Throatslit Man (The Prendergast of The Yard Casebooks, Book 1)

De: Em Thompson

Narrado por: Billie Fulford-Brown

Convinced that two unexplained deaths on her London patch are murders, rookie police officer Heather Prendergast’s unofficial investigation takes her to an isolated mill town on the Huddshire moors where she unearths a web of corruption that threatens her career – and her life.

A dyed in the wool Southerner, Heather discovers that the isolated mill town is a throwback to another age - the personal fiefdom of a crooked Mayor Cameron Carmichael in league with a corrupt police force led by Chief Constable Euridice Montefiore. During the course of an amateurish and accident-strewn undercover investigation, her life is threatened, she attracts the amorous attentions of local newspaper photographer, Naff, and is arrested on fabricated charges of prostitution and possession of drugs.

©2024 Mark Thompson (P)2024 Mark Thompson

Great Mystery

Metropolitan Police Officer, Heather Pendergast, a rookie police officer, begins her role with an eagerness that unsettles the more seasoned officers and administration. Reassigned to a small, isolated mill town, with old fashioned mannerism and beliefs, she continues to refuse to accept things at face value and chooses to investigate on her own. Joined by the deceased’s daughter who is searching for her own answers, the mystery deepens.

The author, Em Thompson crafts a British mystery infused with humor and satire in the dialogue, characters, and action. The dialogue is rich and authentic. Thompson is gifted with the ability to phrase words together that are both catchy and which enhances the narrative. Each character is well-developed and crucial to the storyline. The plot twists are unexpected and rich furthering the richness of this narrative.

The narrator, Billie Fulford Brown, delivers a powerful performance that elevates the narrative with purposeful intonation and deliberate delivery. She speaks clearly and smoothly. She skillfully conveys each character’s personality through her voice.
This is an intriguing book that features a captivating mystery, enjoyable characters and a rich use of vocabulary.
There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

This is an intriguing book that features a captivating mystery, enjoyable characters and a rich use of vocabulary.
There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.