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A Murder of Crows

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Dr Nell Ward is an ecologist, not a detective. But when she's the prime suspect in a murder, only her unique set of skills could help to clear her name...

In the sleepy village of Cookingdean, Dr Nell Ward is busy working in the grounds of a local manor house. Whilst inspecting an old tunnel, she did not expect to overhear a murder. As the only person with any clues as to what happened, Nell soon finds herself in the middle of the investigation.

Desperate to clear her name Nell, along with her colleague Adam, set out solving the murder using their skills as ecologists to uncover details no one else would notice. But it soon becomes clear that playing Agatha Christie is much harder than it might, at first appear...

The start of an exciting new cosy crime series - perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Fiona Leitch, Faith Martin and The Appeal.

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tema 04/11/2025
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Looking forward to more!

I'm very impressed by the narration, and I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style, the characters, the folding in of ecology facts both as a way to further the plot and to give us a sense of the protagonist's keen observational and analytical skills and overall competence.
orangedelgado 19/11/2024
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Harrieta 07/10/2024
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I enjoyed this, and am eager to read more in the series.
Greenkiwiinlondon 08/08/2024
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An unexpected plot, blending murder & ecology, keeping you guessing. A good mix of characters - I enjoyed listening!
blupip 02/06/2024
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fluentindothraki 16/05/2024
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