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Hell Bay

The Isles of Scilly Mysteries, Book 1

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Hell Bay

By: Kate Rhodes
Narrated by: Stephen Perring
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THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #1

Gripping, clever and impossible to put down. I’ve been a Kate Rhodes fan for years and in Ben Kitto she has created a detective who is just as complex and compelling as Kate’s elegant plotting and stunning prose. The claustrophobia and paranoia of the island are so brilliant evoked, I could almost feel the tide encroaching as time ran out to find the killer' Erin Kelly, author of He Said, She Said

DI Ben Kitto
needs a second chance. After ten years working for the murder squad in London, a traumatic event has left him grief-stricken. He’s tried to resign from his job, but his boss has persuaded him to take three months to reconsider.

Ben plans to work in his uncle Ray’s boatyard, on the tiny Scilly island of Bryher where he was born, hoping to mend his shattered nerves. His plans go awry when the body of sixteen year old Laura Trescothick is found on the beach at Hell Bay. Her attacker must still be on the island because no ferries have sailed during a two-day storm.

Everyone on the island is under suspicion. Dark secrets are about to resurface. And the murderer could strike again at any time.

Praise for Kate Rhodes:
‘A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline’ Sophie Hannah, Daily Express
‘A pacy psychological thriller’ Laura Wilson, Guardian
‘Both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout’ Daily Mail
‘One of the most absorbing books I've read in a long time - perfectly thrilling’ Mel Sherratt
‘An enjoyably scary chiller’ Sunday Mirror
‘The pace never slackens from the first page to the last’ Rachel Abbott, author of Only the Innocent
‘Fast paced and harrowing, this gripping novel will leave you guessing until the end’ Bella
‘Great twists, turns and surprises’ Sun©2018 Kate Rhodes. All rights reserved (P)2018 Oakhill Publishing. All Rights Reserved.
Crime Suspense Thriller & Suspense Murder Fiction Mystery Exciting

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Critic reviews

Gripping, clever and impossible to put down. I’ve been a Kate Rhodes fan for years and in Ben Kitto she has created a detective who is just as complex and compelling as Kate’s elegant plotting and stunning prose. The claustrophobia and paranoia of the island are so brilliant evoked, I could almost feel the tide encroaching as time ran out to find the killer' Erin Kelly, author of He Said, She Said

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Felt that the reader wasn't quite right for the story needed more gravitas. The depth of the the narrative seemed almost monotone. Its just my opinion, I really enjoyed the story just not the reader.

Great Story let down by a poor narration.

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awesome book couldnt put this down , the descriptions of the sea and the land were just so perfect ! and what a great story !!! shadow is my hero

i can almost taste the brine

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Really enjoyed this book and will be listening tomorrow Kate Rhodes again. The narration by Stephen pairing was great.

Very atmospheric well read and a great listen

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keeps you guessing until the end.Really well read
and great characters
maybe a sequel

great story

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A great crime thriller set on a the Scilly Isles and it was lovely to hear about the atmospheric places. A good narrator that makes the story flow. looking forward to hearing the next book in the series

A great island crime mystery

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