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The Devil's Cave

Bruno, Chief of Police, Book 5

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The Devil's Cave

By: Martin Walker
Narrated by: Peter Noble
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Bruno, Chief of Police, investigates when a body is found floating in the river showing marks of Satanism. France's favourite cop must track down a murderer while quelling his town's superstitious fears in this mystery, part of an internationally best-selling series.

It is springtime France's Périgord, a time of beauty and calm. But not for Bruno, chief of police of the small town of St Denis. A woman's body has been found on a boat, bearing signs of a black magic ritual.

Bruno has too much on his plate as it is - mediating a domestic abuse case that needs careful handling and a dodgy local development proposal that seems just too good to be true.

But a murder case must take precedent and the roots of this one lie buried deep in the past - linked to a chateau above a bend in the river, to the reclusive old woman who lives there and to the secret hidden in the Devil's Cave.

©2012 Martin Walker (P)2013 WF Howes Ltd Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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Critic reviews

"An entertaining read - and not just for the Francophiles." (Manchester Evening News)

"Walker's finest yet...a first-rate mystery." (Entertainment Weekly)

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Another action packed story about Bruno & St Dennis. So much detail, you feel that you are in the French village.

Excellent story

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All of it, wonderful descriptions and understanding of the French Paysan psyche and most excellent reading.

Characters

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The story is good and keeps the Bruno story going but it is let down by the narration

Another good Bruno story but poor narration

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This novel is crowded with plot. I think overcrowded but the delightful setting carries the novel.
The author captures the sensory feeling of being in the caves and the heightened sense of drama.
Perhaps the satanic rituals and sexually explicit episodes might offend some.

I am pleased to hear that this change in narrator has brought a more youthful and believable Bruno to our ears.

There is so much going on

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Not nearly as twee as I feared it would be. Decent plot and characters but fairly easy going.

Better than expected

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Most memorable moment when Bruno was dodging bullets in a dark cave. Magnificent
performance as usual for an ex soldier.

Inspector Bruno my hero.

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Fun plot, great setting and endearing characters. At last a narrator whose nearer the age of Bruno. Thank you.

Better narration

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"The Devil's Cave" is another brilliant mystery in which the relationships and stories of the people of St. Denis deepen and develop. I discovered this series accidentally, but now I am addicted! Can't wait to see what the next St. Denis mystery brings!

An intriguing mystery.

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I am so enjoying this series. Well worth time. My husband and I are listening to this as our bedtime book but unfortunately it is so good it is a book that keeps us awake so we are listening far into the night rather than send us asleep!!

Another good Bruno book.

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My first by this author and it took me to France - will definitely look out for more

Really enjoyed this book

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