Shadows of Death, Jeanne M. Dams
Shadows of Death, Jeanne M. Dams
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Shadows of Death

Author: Jeanne M. Dams

Narrator: Kate Reading

Unabridged: 9 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2023

Synopsis

Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired Chief Constable Alan Nesbitt, go on a trip to Orkney in Scotland to visit an old friend and see some intriguing Stone Age excavations. They realize there’s considerable dissension between the archaeologists and the principal donor for the newest dig, a wealthy and abrasive American.When a more recent corpse is found at the dig, various suspects are named, but there’s not enough evidence to bring a case against anyone. Dorothy, always sensitive to atmosphere and the undercurrent of tension pervading the project, has become fascinated by the strong aura of the ancient past that pervades Orkney, and she and Alan launch an unofficial investigation into the murder.

About Jeanne M. Dams

Jeanne M. Dams, an American, is a devout Anglophile who has wished she could live in England ever since her first visit in 1963. Fortunately, her alter ego, Dorothy Martin, can do just that. Dorothy has featured in twenty-four previous novels. Jeanne lives in South Bend, Indiana.

About Kate Reading

Kate Reading, named an AudioFile Golden Voice, has recorded hundreds of audiobooks across many genres, over a thirty–year plus career and won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. Among other awards, she has been recognized as an AudioFile Magazine Voice of the Century, Narrator of the Year, Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and winner of an Publisher’s Weekly’s Listen-Up Award. She records at her home studio, Madison Productions, Inc., in Maryland.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ivonne on June 26, 2018

In the 14th novel to feature American ex-pat Dorothy Martin and her English husband Alan Nesbit, retired Chief Constable of the Belleshire Constabulary, the couple go on a week-long holiday (vacation for you Yanks) to Scotland’s Orkney Islands, the site of a great deal of archeological excavation, b......more

Goodreads review by Rosemary on January 01, 2022

This is a book full of characters both human and animal. Set amongst the Orkney Islands the descriptions of the land, the customs and the people are very inviting. Although influenced by actual digs this is set in a fictitious dig which has been recently opened up on a fictitious island. There is mu......more

Goodreads review by Pat on July 07, 2014

I loved this book! I always enjoy reading about the relationship between Dorothy and Alan because they appreciate one another and know they are each lucky to have had two good marriages. This time there was a murder almost right away, with several possible suspects but no real evidence to indicate......more

Goodreads review by Julie on November 13, 2014

I have followed this series from the beginning and I really love the characters. For some reason I had more trouble sticking to this book than the past ones. There were many interesting facts and descriptions of the Orkney Islands, an area I had little knowledge of. The by play between the main char......more

Quotes

“Amid ample historical lore and gorgeous descriptions of scenery, Dorothy uses her amateur investigating skills to arrive at a clever solution.” Publishers Weekly

“Another solid mystery anchored by a pair of likable protagonists and a supporting cast of characters who would feel right at home in an Agatha Christie mystery. Series fans will be delighted.” Booklist

“Dams extends her list of pleasant British cozies with another installment marked by her trademark local color and another solid mystery.” Kirkus Reviews

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