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The Dark Side of the Road

Ishmael Jones Mystery Series, Book 1

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The Dark Side of the Road

By: Simon R. Green
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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Ishmael Jones is someone who can't afford to be noticed, someone who lives under the radar, who drives on the dark side of the road. He's employed to search out secrets, investigate mysteries and shine a light in dark places. Sometimes he kills people.

Invited by his employer, the enigmatic Colonel, to join him and his family for Christmas, Ishmael arrives at the grand but isolated Belcourt Manor in the midst of a blizzard to find that the Colonel has mysteriously disappeared. As he questions his fellow guests, Ishmael concludes that at least one of them - not least Ishmael himself - is harboring a dangerous secret, and that beneath the veneer of festive cheer lurk passion, jealousy, resentment and betrayal.

As a storm sets in, sealing off the Manor from the rest of the world, Ishmael must unmask a ruthless murderer before they strike again.

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I liked the narrator but the story was a bit slow overall for me. not as good as other Simon R Green books.

well narrated but a bit slow for me

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Fantastic! I loved this. Murder Mystery with other genres. Enticing, absorbing, excellent complex storyline, allowing you to wonder and think about what we think we see.

Fantastic, Murder Mystery including further genres

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Much better than I thought it would be. Almost like Miss Marple for gorehounds. A good mystery with fabulous narration, all the wonderful voices. It's free so give it a listen.

Really enjoyable with great narration

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Probably the most boring book with nothing original in it that I have endured. One of those that you think come in it must have something interesting. But alas it was so bad I fell asleep in the finale. Need I say more

Nothing original

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New style of plot and one that I find intriguing. Narration grows on you and it actually fits the main character perfectly.
Will be listening to the next book

Innovative Concept

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