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The House in the Woods

Atticus Priest, Book 1

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The House in the Woods

By: Mark Dawson
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Four murders. Two detectives. One mystifying crime.

On Christmas Eve, DCI Mackenzie Jones is called to a shooting at a remote farmhouse. Ralph Mallender believes his father lies dead inside. When three more bodies are discovered, it's clear a festive family gathering has turned into a gruesome tragedy.

At first it seems like an open-and-shut case: a murder suicide committed by Ralph's volatile brother Cameron. Then new evidence makes Mack suspect the man who reported the crime is in fact the perpetrator.

But Mack isn't the only one with a stake in the case. Private investigator Atticus Priest has been hired to get Ralph acquitted. That means unearthing any weaknesses in Mack's evidence.

Irascible, impatient, and unpredictable, Atticus has weaknesses of his own. Mack knows all about them because they share a past - both professionally and personally. This time round, however, they aren't on the same side. And as Atticus picks at the loose ends of the case, everything starts to unravel in a way neither of them could ever have predicted....

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Crime Detective Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Private Investigators Feel-Good Scary British Detective
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Intriguing Plot Twists • Engaging Mystery • Excellent Narration • Complex Protagonist • Well-developed Storyline
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I hope there are more Atticus Priest books in the future. This was really good, albeit quite predictable. Vance was spectacular as usual.

Really good but really predictable.

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For a new character this was a very well read and interesting book. the plot twists were excellent and we really enjoyed Simon Vance as reader!

Enticing English mystery

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If you are a mystery fan this is a must read and must listen. Both the author and the narrator are excellent am I can highly recommend an enjoyable listen.

a first rate mystery and thriller

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Liked the story and Atticus Priest and Mac the DCI. I liked it enough to now be listening to book 2 of this series. It skips a bit at the end if each chapter. Can’t tell if that is audible and my Apple Watch or what but it doesn’t stop me from listening!

Great book, wonderful narrator

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The story moved at a good pace. Enjoyed the characters and plot. Narration was on spot.

Dawson never disappoints

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Picked this up during a sale with mid-range expectations. I was pleasantly surprised! The main character clearly has echoes of Sherlock Holmes and I cannot decide whether the shades of Cormoran Strike is due to the same narrator or not. I’m thinking a combination of the two. Regardless, this is a solid buy.

Great Listen.

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I usually only listen to to Syfy stories and supernatural so I decided to read this as a change of pace and it was very good. I saw the reviews and it decided for me to take a chance on it and I'm glad I did with brother fresh out for me

Good murder mystery

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It looks like this is going to be the first in a series of books which will be incredible, I really enjoyed this one, and I wanted a new mystery series.

I'm happy.

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Held my interest excellent narration and engaging storyline - will listen to another by this author !

Engaging

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Great twist and miss directing, keeps you questing thinking you have it solved then a new element is included

Great listening

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