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The Greek Island Killer

Detective Inspector Jack Dawes Mystery, Book 1

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The Greek Island Killer

By: Frances Lloyd
Narrated by: Edward Mitchell
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Who will return home - and who will be sacrificed to the island? 

The Greek Island Killer is the first in Francis Lloyd’s Detective Inspector Jack Dawes mysteries. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, L. J. Ross, J. R. Ellis, Angela Marsons or Faith Martin.

Detective Inspector Jack Dawes and his bride, Corrie, join eight other holidaymakers bound for a tiny Greek island, ready for a bit of sun, sea and sand.  

Mayhem ensues when a storm destroys the island’s primitive communications, cutting it off from civilisation. It’s a perfect opportunity for murder.

First one victim is poisoned, followed swiftly by another. Then a woman is found badly beaten in a quiet cove and a body is found in a grotto to St. Sophia, the island’s patron saint. The island’s visitors are being picked off one by one. 

Can Jack uncover the truth before the killer ups the ante? Who will return home - and who will be sacrificed to the island?

©2019 Frances Lloyd (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives
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I liked this easy listen. I listen to a lot of crime thrillers and this was more simplistic and a bit more fun. Loved Sid’s character the most. Bit of a love story, but if Greek mythology and of course more than one villain. Catastrophos! Love it

Tongue in cheek

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the story was a bit week , it was enjoyable but more in the style of a light read rather than a great detective book

enjoyable listen

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I thought the plot was gentle and interesting with the tongue in cheek humour. Brilliantly bought to life with the narrative. a very enjoyable listen.

First rate

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Initially this book threw me...It felt 'different', and I couldn't put my finger on it. However, 20 minutes in and I was completely engaged.
The narrator delivered this story wonderfully. His interpretation of some of the characters made me smile, in a good way. As such, I am going to miss them now that I've finished this book.
I found humour in its chapters, alongside drama, darkness and mystery.
The author has an eye for detail, and the observations in the small details and flaws within each characters is worth taking note of.
Having read the negative reviews, I feel people have possibly missed the opportunity of enjoying this book, simply for its unique style, which has an air of crime fiction from the 50s and 60s about it.
Lastly.....a Greek Island setting adds a pure touch of escapism!

Humorous Whodunit

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Four couples and two singletons make their way to the quiet little Greek island of Katastrophos, a place well off the popular tourist track with limited phone and boat access and only one hotel. One of those couples is DI Jack Dawes and his wife Coriander, taking a belated honeymoon. At least that’s what Corrie believes, but unknown to her Jack is still working, and on a watching mission. What follows amongst this vibrant and diverse set of characters is a cracking murder mystery caper with absolutely loads of twists and turns and a fait bit of humour to boot.
This is a wonderful introduction to an immensely enjoyable series, perfectly narrated to keep the listener glued to the final chapter.

Brilliant stuff!

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