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  • Post Mortem

  • Elliot Rook QC, Book 2
  • By: Gary Bell
  • Narrated by: Hugh Kermode
  • Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (231 ratings)

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Summary

Bloomsbury presents Post Mortem by Gary Bell, read by Hugh Kermode.

Can Rook keep his criminal past a secret when facing the most dangerous case of his life?

Thirteen men have died in a London prison. Barrister Elliot Rook QC, who risks losing everything if his secret criminal past is revealed, must defend Charli Meadows, the vulnerable single mother accused of smuggling the deadly tainted drugs inside. 

But just as Rook becomes suspicious of those closest to Charli, a note arrives at his flat - threatening violence if the trial is not called off.

While Rook battles to defend Charli and protect himself, his young protégé Zara Barnes is fighting for her livelihood. In a few short weeks, only one tenancy at the legal chambers will be available to the ever-multiplying mass of pupils. Determined to make it hers, Zara takes on her biggest solo case yet. 

But will her gamble pay off?

©2020 Gary Bell (P)2020 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

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Better then the first

another great read, cannot wait for the next great narration as usual.

the twists and turns are great the small humourus moments actually made me chuckle

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Great storyline and narration

If you enjoy Tony Parsons Max Wolfe and Simon Michaels books this is for you. Storyline has similar pace and content you could almost be reading/listening to them. Recommended

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A tour de force.

The unlikely duo power through two complex cases that turn out to be linked. All the characters are fully realised and move the story forward at a cracking pace. The legal details create a vivid sense of place and though the final plot twist comes as a shock you realise the information was in front of you all the time. A terrific story expertly narrated. I’m looking forward to number three in the series.

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Great story, love the characters.

Very enjoyable. Touches of humour scattered through the story are great. The characters make a great double act. Looking forward to the next installment.

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Excellent

I really enjoyed this, I ended up listening most of the day and finished late afternoon. What a joy!

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Dam Good Read

This is an Author that keeps you on your seat and wanting more. Hugh Kermode is excellent in his narration. Looking forward to book 3

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Excellant

Could not put it down. Love the characters and the action. Can’t wait to listen to more of Gary Bells books.

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Excellent

Loved it! Can't wait to purchase the next book. Story plus narration was excellent, can't fault it!

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Well that was unexpected!

I bought this book on an Audible special 2 for 1 deal or I maybe wouldn’t have chosen it, I’m so glad I did! Great story and narration, what a pleasant surprise! the twists and turns from a totally different perspective gave this book a fresh look at crime and who done it. My only disappointment is that this is book 2, no sign of book 1 or any subsequent books from this author on audiobook. The insight into how our legal profession works was fascinating and very entertaining, the lead characters cavalier attitude to his position within that profession, together with his unconventional sidekick, kept me smiling and gripped to the story. No second guessing the plot as the approach was new and refreshing. Well done Gary Bell for a really good listen! More please Audible!

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Can’t wait for the next one

Love the characters, the story, the humor, and the excellent narrator
Looking forward to the next one in this series

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