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Burial of Ghosts
- Author
- Ann Cleeves
- Narrator
- Colleen Prendergast
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 1 November 2023
- Run Time
- 9 hours 20 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
A masterclass in slow-burn tension, Burial of Ghosts is a haunting standalone mystery from Ann Cleeves, author and creator of the Shetland, Vera Stanhope and Two Rivers series.
‘A traditional mystery of the best sort’ – The Guardian
Abandoned as a baby, twenty-five-year-old Lizzie Bartholomew spent her childhood moving between foster homes and has had more than her fair share of troubles.
Now a holiday in Morocco seems to be the perfect escape. Especially when she meets Philip, a fellow tourist. After a brief affair, Lizzie returns to England, only to find a solicitor's letter waiting for her.
Philip Samson has died and has left Lizzie a gift of £15,000 in his will. But there are conditions attached to this unexpected legacy that will soon force Lizzie to confront terrifying secrets from her past life . . .
‘Combines a flair for evoking sense of place with a thoughtful, complex plot’ – The Mail on Sunday
What readers are saying about Burial of Ghosts:
‘One of the best starts to a murder-thriller I can remember’
‘As always with Ann Cleeves, it is excellently written. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to recommend it’
‘The plot kept me turning the pages and was full of surprises. Well worth a read’
‘Difficult to put down! I will definitely read others by this author’
‘Keeps your attention glued to the last page. An excellent whodunnit’
Critics Review
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Cleeves combines a flair for evoking sense of place with a thoughtful, complex plot
The Mail on Sunday
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A traditional mystery of the best sort
The Guardian
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Hauntingly written, it evokes every possible emotion with Ann’s gripping narrative
Woman
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Brilliant, thoughtful and deeply engaging
Sara Paretsky, New York Times bestselling author of the V. I. Warshawski series
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Ann Cleeves is a phenomenal talent. With unfailing skill, gorgeous setting, flawless plot and seamless voice, she brilliantly conjures new worlds in crime fiction.
Hank Phillippi Ryan, author of The Murder List
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Cleeves writes of the left-behind and the unfortunate with intelligence and compassion
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Details
- Author
- Ann Cleeves
- Narrator
- Colleen Prendergast
- Duration
- 9 hours 20 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 November 2023
- ISBN
- 9781035003419
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Narrative theme: sense of place
Synopsis
A masterclass in slow-burn tension, Burial of Ghosts is a haunting standalone mystery from Ann Cleeves, author and creator of the Shetland, Vera Stanhope and Two Rivers series.‘A traditional mystery of the best sort’ – The GuardianAbandoned as a baby, twenty-five-year-old Lizzie Bartholomew spent her childhood moving between foster homes and has had more than her fair share of troubles.Now a holiday in Morocco seems to be the perfect escape. Especially when she meets Philip, a fellow tourist. After a brief affair, Lizzie returns to England, only to find a solicitor's letter waiting for her.Philip Samson has died and has left Lizzie a gift of £15,000 in his will. But there are conditions attached to this unexpected legacy that will soon force Lizzie to confront terrifying secrets from her past life . . .‘Combines a flair for evoking sense of place with a thoughtful, complex plot’ – The Mail on SundayWhat readers are saying about Burial of Ghosts:‘One of the best starts to a murder-thriller I can remember’‘As always with Ann Cleeves, it is excellently written. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to recommend it’‘The plot kept me turning the pages and was full of surprises. Well worth a read’‘Difficult to put down! I will definitely read others by this author’‘Keeps your attention glued to the last page. An excellent whodunnit’
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