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The Blackhouse

By: Peter May
Narrated by: Peter Forbes
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From acclaimed author and dramatist Peter May comes the Barry award-winning The Blackhouse, the first book in the Lewis Trilogy - a riveting mystery series set on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides.

When a grisly murder occurs on the Isle of Lewis that bears similarities to a brutal killing on the mainland, Edinburgh detective and native islander Fin Macleod is dispatched to the Outer Hebrides to investigate, embarking at the same time on a voyage into his own troubled past.

As Fin reconnects with the people and places of his tortured childhood, the desolate but beautiful island and its ancient customs once again begin to assert their grip on his psyche. Every step toward solving the case brings Fin closer to a dangerous confrontation with the dark events of the past that shaped - and nearly destroyed - his life.

©2013 Peter May (P)2018 Hachette Audio
Crime Thrillers Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Scotland Exciting

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"A gripping plot, pitch-perfect characterization, and an appropriately bleak setting drive this outstanding series debut." (Connie Fletcher, Booklist, starred review)

"A thriller with an intensity that never slackens, chilling and igneous at the same time, like the great country that serves as its setting. A masterpiece indeed." (L'Humanite)

"Abundant local color... matches Macleod's tormented emotional landscape. The struggles of such multidimensional characters... add depth." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

Atmospheric Setting • Complex Characters • Authentic Scottish Accents • Vivid Descriptions • Compelling Storyline
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Story ends well but a lot of sadness and man's inhumanity to man and emotional pain.

Great story but troubling

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I’ve listened to hundreds of books. This ranks as one of the best. Incredibly atmospheric. Wonderful character development and a cracking good who done it. What more could you ask for? Can’t wait to dive into more by this author.

Stunning work

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fabulous. I was in Scotland for about five weeks this year and it was so wonderful to listen to a narrator that was Scottish.

fantastic!

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Very enjoyable. Not crazy about bird killing but skipped through and loved the book as a whole

Compelling mystery, family saga

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I loved the twists and turns in this book. I was on the edge of my seat to the end. I will read more of Peter May soon!

Great Read

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BUilds up to an overdramatic cliff top ending which seemed out of scale. May does such great work with character and scene and then pushes it too much

Solid writing and performance.

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I can’t imagine experiencing this book any other way!! Great story and great visual representations of the characters! Highly recommend!! After listening to this I immediately went to listen to Lewis Man.

Listening to the accents added a whole other level!

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Peter May has drawn rich and complex characters that you become deeply attached. He is a master storyteller and I can’t wait to read/listen to the next installments of this trilogy. This story would make an amazing film if done right.

Tragic, suspenseful and expertly written

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It’s the kind of story that you don’t want to put down. A good balance of dialog and description to keep the suspense present.

Engaging

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I can't wait to start the second book. I really enjoyed this one. Starts as kids and goes until adulthood. How friends can become enemies and never know why.

wonderful book

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