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The Replacement

DS Liam Kilshaw, Book 2

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The Replacement

By: Matt Brolly
Narrated by: Samuel Roukin
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A body on the beach. A myth come to life. And a killer who won’t stop…

When a mutilated body washes up on Sennen Beach, DS Liam Kilshaw is plunged into a case as dark and unforgiving as the Cornish winter. With the victim’s face so severely disfigured that identification is impossible, whispers of a local superstition begin to surface—the killing bears a chilling resemblance to the legend of Bucca Dhu, a vengeful sea demon said to demand human sacrifice.

But myths don’t murder people. When a second body is discovered just above the high-tide line, Kilshaw knows he’s racing against time. A missing crew member, a lost shipping container and a trail of cryptic clues all point to something far more sinister.

In a place where folklore and reality blur, Kilshaw must uncover the truth—before the killer strikes again.

©2026 by Matt Brolly. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Action & Adventure Crime Thrillers Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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Good to see Liam again and look forward to the third book! Not for the faint hearted, but another novel by Matt Brolly which will keep you enthralled and need to listen non stop.

Fast paced police adventure

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Far creepier than the first book and just as good but a very different feel to it. Can definitely be read as a standalone but nice to know the full contact when the previous case is so frequently referred back to.
Really enjoyed the use of superstition and folklore within this case with the very creepy Bucca Dhu haunting and often overshadowing the case. The parallels between the strained relationships the detective has in his personal life and the victim with their families was interesting.

Still love the joking between Liam and Maya and Maya remains a firm favourite character of mine. Can't wait for book 3 and to see a return of Grace in future books

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