The House in the Woods, Mark Dawson
The House in the Woods, Mark Dawson
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The House in the Woods

Author: Mark Dawson

Narrator: Simon Vance

Unabridged: 9 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/19/2020


Synopsis

Four murders. Two detectives. One mystifying crime.

On Christmas Eve, DCI Mackenzie Jones is called to a shooting at a remote farmhouse. Ralph Mallender believes his father lies dead inside. When three more bodies are discovered, it's clear a festive family gathering has turned into a gruesome tragedy.

At first it seems like an open and shut case: a murder suicide committed by Ralph's volatile brother Cameron. Then new evidence makes Mack suspect the man who reported the crime is in fact the perpetrator.

But Mack isn't the only one with a stake in the case. Private investigator Atticus Priest has been hired to get Ralph acquitted. That means unearthing any weaknesses in Mack's evidence.

Irascible, impatient, and unpredictable, Atticus has weaknesses of his own. Mack knows all about them because they share a past—both professionally and personally. This time round, however, they aren't on the same side. And as Atticus picks at the loose ends of the case, everything starts to unravel in a way neither of them could ever have predicted . . .

About Mark Dawson

Mark Dawson has worked as a lawyer and in the London film industry. He is the bestselling author of several series, including the John Milton, Beatrix Rose, and Soho Noir thrillers.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathi

Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! I LOVE Atticus Priest!! A new character by author Mark Dawson who is sure to become well-loved!! He is an ex-cop turned PI, with a reputation known to all and a quirky history with DCI Mackenzie 'Mack' Jones that can often do more too hinder the investigation than to help!! T......more

A good crime and legal drama with some interesting twists and really engaging characters. DCI Mackenzie Jones is investigating a mass shooting at a remote farmhouse when her case becomes all the more challenging with the arrival of disgraced former colleague turned P.I., Atticus Priest. Whilst they......more

Goodreads review by Ceecee

This is a bit of a game of two halves! I like:- The premise is really good and the plot well thought out. There are some enjoyable courtroom scenes where things entertainingly bat back and forth. I like Atticus and the interesting relationship he has with police officer Mack. As for the dog Bandit- a......more

4.75 Stars (Rnd ⬆️) — THIS is why any fellow Literary-Fiction lovers whom turn their noses up at Crime-fiction — No make that GOOD crime fiction — Are simply ignoramus-of-all-ignorami 😎 Atticus Priest, a former pice detective come PI, is one of the more robust and wholly endearing Crime Protagonists......more