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Marshal of Snowdonia

A Frank Marshal Crime Thriller

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Marshal of Snowdonia

By: Simon McCleave
Narrated by: Richard Elfyn, Charlotte Strevens
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Living in Snowdonia was always retired detective Frank Marshal’s dream. Until a call for help turned it into his worst nightmare.

Retired detective Frank Marshal lives in a remote part of Snowdonia with his wife Rachel who is suffering from dementia. Working as a park ranger, Frank gets a phone call from close friend Annie, a retired judge. Her sister Meg has gone missing from a local caravan park and she needs his help to find her.

As Frank and Annie start to unravel the dark secrets of Meg’s life, it seems at first that her disappearance might be linked to her nephew and a drug deal gone wrong. In a shocking twist, their investigation leads them to a series of murders in North Wales from the 1990s and a possible miscarriage of justice.

Can Frank and Annie uncover the sinister truth so they find her sister in time to save her? Or will a brutal serial killer add Meg to his list of victims?

Marshal of Snowdonia is the first book in the Frank Marshal Crime Thriller series from multi-million bestselling author Simon McCleave. If you like dark thrillers, psychologically complex characters, and shocking twists, then you’ll love Simon McCleave’s pulse-pounding new novel. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JM Dalgleish, Rachel McLean, and JD Kirk.

“A great read.” —Bishop’s Stortford Independent

“A superbly rich and imaginatively plotted novel full of layers which are slowly revealed, a read crafted in a way that makes for storytelling of the highest quality.” —AMW Book Reviews

“This was a really great read. Not only do we have a new hero, but he’s an ex-cop, older, and a park ranger…Highly recommended.” —Book n Banter

“Marshal of Snowdonia is an addictive and thrilling read, and I look forward to the next book in the series.” —Book Literati

“Simon McCleave has created such a wonderfully authentic personality that I was more than happy to spend time in his company…A proper pulse-pumping, dark and twisty thriller, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.” —Jen Med’s Book Reviews

“I loved this book…If this is the first in a series, then sign me up because I read this book over two days. I really couldn’t put it down. It has a great plot and a lovely cast of characters.” —Jude Fire Crime Suspense Thriller & Suspense Murder Exciting Scary
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A masterpiece within the genre from a very accomplished author. It is most unusual to find characters which I can identify with as I progress through my 70th year. A brilliant exciting tale to begin a series. So looking forward to the next one.

A really exciting story, superbly written and skillfully narrated. A must listen for all lovers of crime fiction.

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A fantastic new series. I already love the Ruth Hinter series and thought I would try these. Absolutely fantastic - gripping, thought-provoking and keeps you guessing

Simon McCleave at his best!

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This is the first book I've listened to by this author and I had great hopes. Sadly, despite the tale rattling along, silly errors and inconsistencies kept throwing me out of the story, which brought out the editor in me (for the author's information, if you include a horse in any other books, a horse wears tack not tackle!). Also, the male narrator's attempts at voices for Frank's wife, daughter and grandson were kind of farcical! But, overall, it was a good read/listen... with a twist I didn't predict.

An intriguing and twisty story!

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