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Written in Blood

Midsomer Murders, Book 4

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Written in Blood

By: Caroline Graham
Narrated by: John Hopkins
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Despite the fierce, and seemingly personal, objections of secretary Gerald Hadleigh, members of the Midsomer Worthy Writers' Circle press ahead and invite bestselling author Max Jennings to talk to their group. Besides, it's not as though he'll say yes. So when Jennings turns up to their meeting, they are completely over-awed by his presence.

But before the evening is over, Gerald has been brutally murdered.

Summoned to investigate, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby discovers that Gerald's life was as much of a mystery to his neighbours as his violent death. The key to the killing must surely be their illustrious guest speaker, a face from Gerald's past. But Jennings is nowhere to be found...

©1994 Caroline Graham (P)2022 Bolinda Publishing Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Fiction Crime

Critic reviews

"Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie." (The Sunday Times)

"A mystery of which Agatha Christie would have been proud... A beautifully written crime novel." (The Times)

"Graham, who deserves a wider US readership, starts out as astringently amusing as Christianna Brand in her classic Green for Danger, and then gradually broadens and deepens to P.D. James territory. What more could you want?" (Kirkus)
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A clever and engaging plot, interesting characters and a surprising conclusion! Highly recommended. As always, the description of people and places are sublime.

Plenty of twists and turns

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I’m a fan of Midsomer Murders on tv but the books are, in some ways, quite different and much richer. The characters are much better developed and there is more detail to enjoy. The narrator does a very good job. I definitely recommend them!

Love it!

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I love this series so much, so SO well written.
If you’re this far in, you’ll be listening to the others so I suppose I’m just sharing because great books are great aren’t they?!

Maybe the best one yet

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I have enjoyed the written midsomer stories so much, and enjoy comparing them to the screen adaptations. John Hopkins is inspired in his narration, particularly in this story with his take on creepy Brian! And it’s hard to tell his voice and John Nettles apart in his characterisation of Tom. Like a comfy chair, just great to settle down and listen to on a cold, dark evening. Love it!

John Hopkins brings these stories to life wonderfully

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A fabulous book , great story, characters, plot and just perfect narration from John Hopkins.
What a good choice he was to read these books.
I found it very hard to put the book down and if and when I had to ,couldn’t wait to pick it up again.
Made me laugh out loud sometimes.
I wish they would get a move on and record more of them .
When is the next one ready ?
Please have J H narrating again.

Wonderful, wonderful!

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