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A Series of Murders

By: Simon Brett
Narrated by: Simon Brett
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Charles Paris is in clover. He has been contracted for three whole months to play brainless bobby Sergeant Clump, foil to the charismatic amateur sleuth, Stanislas Braid, in a TV series of that name. Recourse to the whiskey bottle is still needed, however, to get him through a day’s filming - one made all the more arduous by the pompous posturings of the show’s star, and the constant outraged interruptions of the ancient author whose detective novels are being adapted.

Indeed, there is plenty of friction about. But when a particularly unpromising actress is killed, crushed to death, there seems no reason to doubt it was an accident - except in Charles’s mind. Leaving behind a trail of broken resolutions and empty bottles, Charles indulges in some sleuthing of his own. He may lack the panache of the suave Stanislas Braid, but unlike the great detective, the danger Paris encounters is only too real.

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Always engaging and never disappointing, Charles Paris series is a joy. Read beautifully by Simon Brett(as well he might). Do listen!

Absorbing

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a good performance but not as good to listen to as when billy nighy performs them.

good twists

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it's always great to hear the author read the story, and this was a really great story. Although shorter than most books I listen to, it didn't leave me feeling cheated. The story was well rounded, well written, and had lots of twists in the plot. I can't wait to read more from this author, especially if he's reading them himself.

A big shorter story

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Very well narrated by the author. Such a good series following the flawed Charles Paris.

Excellent

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Unusually, Charles Paris the almost perpetually out of work actor, has a job. In fact, he had a three month television contract playing a police sergeant in a series of six cosy mysteries. And his crime investigations continue off stage after the female lead is found dead, believed to be an accident by everyone but Charles. And, once again, the philandering, hard drinking actor dreams of reconciling with Francis, his wife.

Narrated by the author, this is another easy read, fun book by situation comedy writer, Simon Brett.
I loved it.

"A confusion of constables."

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