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Death Watch Cottage
- Author
- T. Orr Munro
- Narrator
- Olivia Mace
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 26 March 2026
- Run Time
- 11 hours 18 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
A gripping Devon mystery for fans of forensics and police procedurals and LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.
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Assume nothing
The body of Leo Hawkins is found in a Devon holiday cottage, the cause of death carbon monoxide poisoning. Was this a tragic accident or something more sinister? CSI Ally Dymond will follow the evidence wherever it leads.
Believe no-one
Leo’s wife gives an account of his final hours, but something isn’t adding up. Graffiti left by an anti-tourist group is discovered nearby. The only consistent thread in the investigation is that no one is telling the truth.
Challenge everything
When a second body turns up, Ally and the murder team must examine everything they thought they knew, untangling a web of suspects to get to the truth. Is there a single killer? Are there more deaths to come? Ally will need to uncover local loyalties to catch any killer before they strike again…
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the idyllic Devon coast, Death Watch Cottage is a standalone crime novel in the CSI Ally Dymond series. Can be read independently
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'A marvelously multi-layered and satisfying read' Faith Martin
'fast paced, tense and sharply written, this compelling Devon-set crime thriller is a must for fans of rule-breaking heroines' Woman's Weekly
'Tense and twisty with red herrings aplenty and a cast of convincing characters' Liz Mistry
‘I thoroughly enjoyed the read… twists and turns along with believable characters… good choice for crime readers’ Patricia Gibney
‘This is a well-paced, tense story and I couldn’t put it down. Beautifully written.’ Belfast Telegraph
READERS LOVE Death Watch Cottage
'A master of misdirection'
'Did not want to put it down'
'It's got the additional thrill of having a CSI as the lead character which, if you're into forensics, gives an added dimension to the investigation'
'Tense, twisty, atmospheric… with character depth and intricate plotting'
'Lots of guessing and twists and turns, of course all tying together with a solid resolution'
Critics Review
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Praise for Death Watch Cottage
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‘This is a well-paced, tense story and I couldn’t put it down. Beautifully written.’ Belfast Telegraph
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‘Brilliantly written’ The Critic, Book of the Month
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‘Standout’ a Book of the Month, Deliaonline
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‘fast paced, tense and sharply written, this compelling Devon-set crime thriller is a must for fans of rule-breaking heroines’ Woman's Weekly
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Praise for T. Orr Munro
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‘Fresh, vivid and totally engrossing: this is gold-standard crime writing bearing the unmistakable hallmark of authenticity’ Erin Kinsley, Sunday Times bestselling author of Found
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‘Packed with authenticity’ Mail Online
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‘A page turner that will appeal to fans of Broadchurch’ Adele Parks, Platinum
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‘This could turn into a gem of a series’ Sunday Post
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'Fiendishly clever plotting. I was hooked from start to finish’ Sarah Stovell, author of Other Parents
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‘A tightly-plotted, well-paced story with a disturbingly manipulative, evil villain at its core’ Country and Townhouse
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‘I genuinely found it hard to put down. The writing is beautifully paced and the double viewpoint creates great tension’ Alex Gray, Sunday Times bestselling author of the DCI Lorimer Series
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'It’s difficult to accept that Breakneck Point is a debut novel as T. Orr Munro’s writing is exciting, genuine and convincing’ My Weekly
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'A claustrophobic and tense tale. Munro has a knack for keeping you gripped and slightly terrified all at once.' The Sun
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'The former Crime Scene Investigator brings gripping authenticity to this murder mystery.' Peterborough Telegraph
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Details
- Author
- T. Orr Munro
- Narrator
- Olivia Mace
- Duration
- 11 hours 18 minutes
- Release Date
- 26 March 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008644628
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Thriller / suspense fiction, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems, Family life fiction / Stories about family
Synopsis
'Entertaining, twisty read, steeped in authenticity' Amy Jordan A gripping Devon mystery for fans of forensics and police procedurals and LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths. *************** Assume nothing The body of Leo Hawkins is found in a Devon holiday cottage, the cause of death carbon monoxide poisoning. Was this a tragic accident or something more sinister? CSI Ally Dymond will follow the evidence wherever it leads. Believe no-one Leo’s wife gives an account of his final hours, but something isn’t adding up. Graffiti left by an anti-tourist group is discovered nearby. The only consistent thread in the investigation is that no one is telling the truth. Challenge everything When a second body turns up, Ally and the murder team must examine everything they thought they knew, untangling a web of suspects to get to the truth. Is there a single killer? Are there more deaths to come? Ally will need to uncover local loyalties to catch any killer before they strike again… Set against the dramatic backdrop of the idyllic Devon coast, Death Watch Cottage is a standalone crime novel in the CSI Ally Dymond series. Can be read independently *************** 'A marvelously multi-layered and satisfying read' Faith Martin 'fast paced, tense and sharply written, this compelling Devon-set crime thriller is a must for fans of rule-breaking heroines' Woman's Weekly 'Tense and twisty with red herrings aplenty and a cast of convincing characters' Liz Mistry ‘I thoroughly enjoyed the read… twists and turns along with believable characters… good choice for crime readers’ Patricia Gibney ‘This is a well-paced, tense story and I couldn’t put it down. Beautifully written.’ Belfast Telegraph READERS LOVE Death Watch Cottage 'A master of misdirection' 'Did not want to put it down' 'It's got the additional thrill of having a CSI as the lead character which, if you're into forensics, gives an added dimension to the investigation' 'Tense, twisty, atmospheric… with character depth and intricate plotting' 'Lots of guessing and twists and turns, of course all tying together with a solid resolution'
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