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The Snowdonia Killings

A DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller, Book 1

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The Snowdonia Killings

By: Simon McCleave
Narrated by: Deryn Edwards
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Starting a new life in Snowdonia was always DI Ruth Hunter's dream. Until a twisted killer turned it into her worst nightmare.

Detective Inspector Ruth Hunter lives with the pain of her partner’s mysterious and unsolved disappearance. About to hit 50, the veteran police officer trades in the crime-ridden streets of London for a more peaceful life in rural North Wales. But Ruth has barely settled into her new position in North Wales Police, when the body of a brutally murdered woman is discovered...with strange symbols carved into her skin. Teaming up with an obstinate deputy, Ruth struggles to eliminate anyone from a long line of suspects. When another slain victim is discovered with the same cryptic markings, she’s forced to re-think the investigation.

Has Ruth got what it takes to solve the case before the murderer attacks again?

The Snowdonia Killings is the first book in the DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller series and set against the majestic backdrop of Snowdonia, a timeless land of Arthurian legend, folklore, and myth. If you like dark police procedurals, psychologically complex characters, and shocking twists, then you’ll love Simon McCleave’s pulse-pounding debut novel.

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The enjoyment of this book was somewhat marred by the lack of correct Welsh pronunciations. It’s a shame that a narrator wasn’t used who could correctly pronounce the place names and translations. This would be perfectly acceptable for the English characters in the book, but not the Welsh ones and the narrative. There were some occasions when the voice did grate, usually during the parts of the book with high emotion or tension, and the main character sometimes seemed too abrupt and sharp.
North Wales born and bred, and living in the area I otherwise enjoyed the way the story was set in well documented recognisable locations. The storyline did keep the listener guessing and on the whole I enjoyed it, and will continue to follow the series.

Story yes, narrator… hmmmm

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All in all very good but a little annoying when Welsh place names pronounced incorrectly but then as a Welsh speaker from Snowdonia I'm probably being too harsh!

Great story but Welsh pronunciation of place names could do with some work!

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I enjoyed the story and it held my attention. However, being set in a Welsh setting I found the Welsh pronouncing of place names rather off putting. But still a good listen.

A Welsh thriller

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loved the complex characters, and am intrigued about their stories around the mail plot. the narrator is brilliant - so many different voices. I've downloaded two more already.

I feel a series binge coming!

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Enjoyed the story. Perhaps some chapters dragged out. But on the whole enjoyed the suspense of the story. Also enjoyed narration.

Twist at the end

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