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The Last Days of May

DI Duke Lyons Crime Thrillers, Book 1

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The Last Days of May

By: Billy Brightburn
Narrated by: Charles Robert Fox
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A missing girl. A killer on the streets. Two detectives with axes to grind.

DI Duke Lyons is a man on the edge. Between his failed marriage, the pressures of policing, and a ruthless nemesis taunting him, his hard-earned sobriety is being tested.

When seventeen-year-old May Whitehead vanishes from the streets of Halifax, Lyons thinks he’s seen it all before; just another runaway teen with a chaotic home life.

But his new partner, DS Annie Lockley, isn’t convinced. Newly transferred as a punishment, and desperate to prove herself, she believes May is the latest target of a sadistic predator stalking vulnerable sex workers.

As the investigation deepens, the dark truth behind May’s disappearance becomes clearer, and more personal, than either detective could have imagined.

With a growing body count and an uneasy partnership, Lyons and Lockley must find a way to work together before the killer can strike again.

The Last Days of May is the gripping debut crime thriller from Billy Brightburn. This fast-paced novel, peppered with dark humour, is the first in a series featuring DI Duke Lyons and is perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, JD Kirk, LJ Ross, Christopher Brookmyre, and David J Gatward.

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A crotchety disillusioned detective and a new partner with a troubled past, a great formula and an excellent story line. Well narrated.

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The Last Days of May is an excellent first entry in the Duke Lyons Crime Thrillers series. The characters are well drawn and engaging, and the storyline is entertaining from start to finish. There are plenty of twists and turns that keep you guessing throughout. Charles Robert Fox delivers an excellent narration that really brings the story to life. A strong debut and a great start to a series that I hope to listen to more of.
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Very Enjoyable.

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