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  • An Accidental Death

  • A DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 1
  • Written by: Peter Grainger
  • Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
  • Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (288 ratings)

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An Accidental Death

Written by: Peter Grainger
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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The story opens with the apparently accidental drowning of a sixth form student in the Norfolk countryside. As a matter of routine, or so it seems, the case passes across the desk of Detective Sergeant Smith, recently returned to work after an internal investigation into another case that has led to tensions between officers at Kings Lake police headquarters. As an ex-DCI, Smith could have retired by now, and it is clear that some of his superiors wish that he would do so. The latest trainee detective to work with him is the son of a member of his former team, and together they begin to unravel the truth about what happened to Wayne Fletcher. As the investigation proceeds, it becomes clear that others are involved - some seem determined to prevent it, some seem to be taking too much interest. In the end, Smith operates alone, having stepped too far outside standard procedures to ask for support. He knows that his own life might be at risk but he has not calculated on the life of his young assistant also being put in danger.

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Great listen

A few twists and turns that make some very enjoyable hours of listening. Look forward to listening to other Peter Grainger books.

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Community forces of good!

Love DC a character that one admires and wants to emulate. Sherlock meets modern times!
Narrator is wonderful.

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Wonderful new series!

I’m so very glad I found Peter Grainger and this series. Interesting, intelligent and funny in a lovely way with depth of character that’s coming to light organically and not in any contrived way. And the narration is wonderful with an amazing array of voices that match the characters. I’m glad I have lots ahead to enjoy!

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Just Excellent!!

This is my first Peter Grainger novel, however, it certainly will not be my last! His skill in bringing D.C. Smith so fully to life as a complex, compassionate, and insightful officer of the law together with a plot that could be lifted from the case archives of actual law enforcement results in a wonderful read!

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Audio Storytelling At Its Best

What a pleasure to have discovered this author. British police series are a favorite of mine and this one features a fascinating lead character and a strong plot. Grainger has created a complex hero, an out of sync Renaissance man, sardonic, yet charming,with a touch of pathos. You can't help but empathize with him.

Gildart Jackson does an absolutely outstanding job bringing all the characters to life. It would be hard to imagine "DC" Smith being performed by anyone else.

If this is your first time encountering this series, you are in for a rare treat.

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Good start for a series

I loved this book. The story was clear, and the narrator was very good. I will certainly get the second book in this series.

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Excellent narrator. Somewhat complicated. story but certainly holds your interest. Excellent! Will read more in this series.

Excellent narrator. Somewhat complicated story but certainly holds your interest. Overall excellent. Will read more in this series.

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Treats the listener like an intelligent human

This story brings the reader along with great detail but not so much as you feel like a child being talked down to. Well developed story with enough layers to be interesting but not so much as to be confusing. Definitely want to read another with these characters! Well done!

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Fantastic

This books holds you the whole time, it is great. You like the characters, feel for them and really care. Good mystery also. You will really enjoy it

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5 étoiles pour Peter Grainger

Tous ses livres sont excellents et la narration par Gildart Jackson est formidable. Pour les fans de Louise Penny, n’hésitez pas à lire cette série.

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