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An Act of Murder

Chief Inspector Whittaker

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An Act of Murder

By: John Holt
Narrated by: Ben Werling
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“It was meant to be play acting,” said Whittaker. “But when someone is shot dead, on the stage in front of an audience, then it becomes an act of murder.”

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This was such an English story and the narration really suited it. It was very midsummer murders. I really got into the story and it worked for me. I had to keep listening to find out what was going to happen next and there was even a little twist to keep the interest going.

Really enjoyed.

I was given a free copy by the author but the review is entirely my own.

This was amazing - so well written and narrated

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As usual a great story line a really cosy plot and good detective work can’t wait for next book

Excellent Book

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When one of the actors in the provincial p!ay, Murder at Lockhall Manor is shot dead on stage in the second act, the indomitable Chief Inspector Whitaker of New Scotland Yard is sent out of London to investigate. Convinced that Tim, the young man who actually fired the shot could not be guilty, the whole cast and back room members of the amateur theatrical society come under scrutiny.
A who-dun-it? which is a far from heavy investigation, the detectives jocular, often breaking for tea and cake, or alcoholic support and bewailing the state of the weather, but still determined to solve the crime as the reader is party to all of the interviews held with possible suspects.
The narrattor, Ben Werling, has the perfect voice to perform the text, a warm and mid timbre English accented speaking range, well modulated and paced, with appropriately differentiated responses from each protagonist. A good performance with only a very rare editing glitch.
My thanks to the rights holder who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy: it was a most enjoyable, easy listen and recommended.

"It was meant to be acting, nothing more."

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thank John for this book throughly enjoyed listening to it, brilliant job done by the norrator felt like he rushed it I'm parts but over all well within and the plot was brilliant 👏🏾 😀

fantastic book

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the narrator did a great job bringing it to life and the characters were well written

i really liked this story

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