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  • The Chessmen: The Lewis Trilogy

  • Written by: Peter May
  • Narrated by: Peter Forbes
  • Length: 10 hrs
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (38 ratings)

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The Chessmen: The Lewis Trilogy

Written by: Peter May
Narrated by: Peter Forbes
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Publisher's Summary

Marilyn Stasio in The New York Times raved, "Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth." Among the many honors received, The Blackhouse, the first novel in May's acclaimed Lewis trilogy, won the Barry and Crime Thriller Hound awards.

Now, with The Chessmen, Peter May gives us a dramatic conclusion to his award-winning Lewis trilogy.

Living again of the Isle of Lewis, the ex-detective inspector Fin McLeod is working as a security officer for a local landowner. While investigating illegal activity on the estate, Fin encounters elusive poacher and former childhood friend Whistler Macaskill.

But while Fin catches up with Whistler, the two witness a freak natural phenomenon - a "bog burst" - that spontaneously drains a loch of its water, revealing a mud-encased light aircraft with a sickeningly familiar moniker on its side.

Both men immediately know that they will find inside: the body of Roddy Mackenzie, a friend whose flight disappeared more than 17 years before. But when Whistler's face appears to register something other than shock, an icy chill of apprehension overtakes Fin. What secret has Whistler been hiding from him and everyone else on the island? Fin is unprepared for how the truth about the past will alter the course of the future.

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What the critics say

"This intriguing story alternates between the present, the past, and the distant past, skillfully introducing all of the characters and motives that will play an integral part in the solution of the mysteries. It is powerfully written, both in the descriptions of the barren landscape and the complicated and constantly changing relationships of the primary people involved." ( Mystery Scene Magazine)
"Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth." (Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times)
"Poetic...the atmosphere is altogether magical." ( Kirkus Reviews)

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A Worthy Third to Conclude the Trilogy

It has been a pleasure to watch the evolution of the characters. They are delightfully complex, believable and placed in interesting situations. Each of the plots are equally complex and believable. I was frequently surprised and always compelled to listen further on to hear what would happen next. Peter May gives us an excellent feel for life on Lewis. Peter Forbes reading was excellent.

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A strong finish

This trilogy was worth the time and credits invested. Believable characters and majestic descriptions of the islands and their language.

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A very good ending to the Lewis Trilogy

Another strong story from Peter May. The Lewis Trilogy has its faults, but the three stories kept me interested and appreciative of May's storytelling skills. I recommend this Trilogy as a great start to discover Peter May.

So far I have listened to four of his stories - Coffin Road is also a very good book - all narrated by Peter Forbes who is a pleasure to listen to. Great combination of author and narrator.

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Entertaining

I have enjoyed this trilogy but I didn't find this one as good as the first two. That being said it was still a good book with a few unexpected twists.

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