The Death Season by Kate Ellis — Unabridged Audiobook
The Death Season by Kate Ellis is an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Gordon Griffin. Its crime mystery follows DI Wesley Peterson investigating killings while archaeologist Neil Watson explores a ruined First World War village, with the story linking police work and historical clues.
At a glance
- The plot pairs DI Wesley Peterson's murder investigation with archaeologist Neil Watson's exploration of a ruined First World War village.
- The description connects a present-day killing to dark secrets and a cryptic clue from a village lost to the sea.
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Pros
- Combines police procedural mystery with archaeological and historical threads.
- Unabridged narration runs for 11 hours and 36 minutes.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Kate Ellis |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Gordon Griffin |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 36 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Soundings |
| Publication date | 1 June 2015 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners who enjoy police procedurals with a parallel archaeology storyline.
- Existing Kate Ellis series readers looking for a mystery with historical elements.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the story as enjoyable, highlighting its links between past and present, its historical and police-archaeology strands, and its mysteries. Opinions differ on how engaging it is. This feedback may help readers weighing the dual-thread plot, but it does not establish that every listener will find the pacing compelling.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback praises the intertwined past-and-present story, historical context, mysteries and series.
Mixed feedback
- Customers disagree on how engaging the book is.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates The Death Season?
The audiobook lists Kate Ellis as the author and Gordon Griffin as the narrator.
What is the story about?
DI Wesley Peterson investigates a killing as archaeologist Neil Watson explores a ruined First World War village and searches for a cryptic clue.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 11 hours and 36 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing specifies an unabridged audiobook.
