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Avenge the Dead

By: Jackie Baldwin
Narrated by: David Monteath
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Sometimes murder is the only way to get even…

The gripping new Scottish crime thriller that you won’t be able to put down. Perfect for fans of L J Ross and Val McDermid.

‘A deliciously dark and twisted tale that kept me reading late into the night’ Graham Smith, bestselling author of A Body in the Lakes

Four friends with dark secrets. One killer out for revenge.

DI Frank Farrell and DS McLeod are tasked with investigating the brutal murder of a defence solicitor’s wife in Dumfries.

It’s been over a year since they left the town after an investigation robbed them of a dear friend. But now they’re back and must find a way to move on.

When the son of another defence solicitor is murdered, a strange tattoo etched on his body, the case takes them into darker, more disturbing territory.

It leads them back into the past – to a horrific fire in a cottage that took a woman’s life, to four friends harbouring dark secrets – and finally to a killer waiting patiently for revenge.

Praise for Avenge the Dead

Expertly plotted, I was completely engrossed in the investigation and the lives of the characters, there were twists and turns all the way through keeping me on the edge of my seat… definitely a “just one more chapter” kind of read!’ Sharon Bairden, Chapter in My Life

©2022 Jackie Baldwin (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Crime Thrillers Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Scary Revenge

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Critic reviews

‘Dark, twisting and utterly absorbing; this series just gets better and better’ M. W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show

‘A pacy and dark police procedural with an original protagonist. DI Farrell is a character to cherish and Jackie Baldwin is a writer to watch out for. She’s going to be huge’ Michael Wood

‘An extraordinarily well crafted police procedural. A real page turner’ Tana Collins

‘Kept me hooked until the last page – Jackie Baldwin is back with her trademark assured characters and deft handling of the twists and turns in a fascinating plot’ Mary-Jane Riley

‘A complex, gripping and fast-paced thriller, handled by Jackie Baldwin with impressive skill and technique’ Aline Templeton

‘Gripping … a compelling and authentic page-turner’ Sunday Mail

'A thrilling, pacy police procedural with a very humane heart beating at its core’ Caro Ramsey

‘British crime fiction has a rising star. DI Frank Farrell is flawed, layered and utterly compelling. The plot is intriguing, the supporting characters well-rounded, and the psychology of Catholicism is subtle and effective. A great read’ Mike Craven, author of the D. I. Avison Fluke series

‘Jackie Baldwin is an exciting author whose debut novel is one which will stay with me for a long time … the more I read, the faster I found myself turning the pages … I’m already wondering how long it’ll be before I can read the next instalment’ CrimeSquad.com

‘In her striking debut novel, Jackie Baldwin demonstrates an ease with police procedure, an ear for character and an eye for a strong storytelling. Really looking forward to seeing where she goes next’ Michael Malone

‘Stark and lean, yet deeply layered writing marks Jackie Baldwin out as a rising star on the British crime fiction scene. Dead Man’s Prayer is a compelling, thrilling read, and DI Frank Farrell a character I look forward to meeting again’ Matt Hilton, bestselling author of the Joe Hunter thrillers

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I accidentally listened to this first when it’s the third book in the series, aside from slight confusion on my part, I got to know the characters well and enjoyed the journey. I love David Monteath as a narrator and as usual he bought this to life brilliantly. I didn’t feel as attached however to these characters as I have done to others in this genre (Namely Denzil Meyricks DCI Daley novels) but that may change as I go back and listen to the other books.
If you like this genre, I am sure you will enjoy this.

No Denzil Meyrik but…

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This is another cracking book in the DI Frank Farrell series. I really hope there is going to be at least another book or so to follow on.

Excellent

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, David Monteath brilliant as always, I really liked the story and the characters, not too graphic which was good, i did see some negative reviews I guess it’s not for everyone but I recommend this book

Loved it

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A fantastic story with well-developed characters and wonderful narration. Can't wait for the next in the series!

Fantastic read!

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another good intriguing tartan noir Jackie Baldwin listen . as always read expertly by David Monteath 5* all round

clever plot

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A good story that has a few twists and turns. David Monteath is perhaps my favourite narrator.
the will they won't they get together of the 2 man characters will continue to the next book. Easy listening and enjoyable

a good story

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Not helped by people with aliases. That aside I did enjoy the book but had to replay the last part a few times until I got it.

A little confusing in places

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I've listened to so many Tartan Noir type books and in comparison I found this dull, depressing and confusing.
There seemed to be too many characters and the narrator had the same voice for all of them. I felt there was no passion or fire in his narration when the story came to a dramatic part. All the characters came across as troubled or grumpy. I found the story itself jumped from one topic to another without much natural flow and the the climax was ridiculous and disappointing. I didn't return it because I was quite a way through before I realised it was going nowhere and I was confused about the characters.

Dull and confusing

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