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The Engine House: A Black Beacons Murder Mystery

DCI Evan Warlow Crime Thriller, Book 1

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The Engine House: A Black Beacons Murder Mystery

By: Rhys Dylan
Narrated by: Joseph Tweedale
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You can bury the bodies, but you can’t hide the truth.

When a landslip on Pembrokeshire’s stunning coastal path reveals the harrowing remains of two bodies, ex-DCI Evan Warlow’s quiet retirement is shattered.

As the original investigator for the two missing persons eight years before, Evan is recalled to help with what is now a murder inquiry. But as the killer scrambles to cover up the truth, the body count rises.

Working with a new young team, Warlow peels away the layers to reveal the dark and rotten heart that beats beneath the chocolate box tranquillity of an area renowned for its quiet beauty.

But does he still have what it takes to root out the monstrous truth before all hell lets loose?

The Engine House is the gripping debut crime thriller set in the heart of wild Wales from author Rhys Dylan. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk. JM Dalgliesh and Simon McCleave. Celtic noir with a spatter of dark humour.

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I'm fed up with police crime stories that either have the flawed officer, divorce, drink ,drugs etc or alternately the perfect team of caring supportive colleagues fighting crime as a moral crusade. this was a good story with likeable characters without gratuitous violence of wildly unbelievable plot. really enjoyed it.

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This is the first in a great detective series. The plot is right and the dry humour of the main character draws you in. The description of the setting is unsettling brilliant. What makes this a really good listen though is Joseph Tweedale's narration. Unlike some other narrators who I've given up on this was a real treat, the icing on the cake as it were.

Great detective brought to life

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For a first book in the series this was a really good, gripping read. The narration was excellent with accurate pronunciation of the Welsh words. I look forward to hearing more about Evan and his colleagues soon!

More please!

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Excellent book. Well narrated and brilliant storyline. i really loved this book and I can't wait to start the next one.

Excellent book

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I really enjoyed this tale. Great storyline, interesting characters and good narration. Also, of special interest as it is set in Pembrokeshire.

Murder in West Wales

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