Never Bet on the Dead
- Author Tam Barnett
- Narrator Mark Meadows, Imogen Church
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 23 July 2026
- Run Time 10 hours and 20 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Classic crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Psychological thriller.
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What to expect
A remote island. A locked-room murder. A family full of secrets.
Twelve years ago, Jen Landale and her boyfriend were found dead, on a tiny island off the Cornish coast. The verdict: murder-suicide. But Jen's dying father has never believed it.
Now he's offering journalist Otis Letbeth a huge cash reward to uncover the truth.
Someone's hellbent on keeping what happened that night buried for ever.
But that won't stop Otis. He needs that money. Now. Because he has a dark secret of his own. And the only card he has left to play... is betting on the dead.
A twisty, addictive crime thriller perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Lucy Foley, Benjamin Stevenson and Riley Sager.
Praise for Tam Barnett:
'A fast-paced, tension-building mystery with a shattering finale. Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail
Clever, dark, and totally binge-worthy.' Reader Review
I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.' Reader Review
'Full of twists and turns, witty banter and compelling characters.' Reader Review
| Author | Tam Barnett |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Mark Meadows, Imogen Church |
| Duration | 10 hours and 20 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781836330806 |
| Format | x-book® |
| Publisher | Boldwood Books |
| Genre | Classic crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Psychological thriller |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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