The Killings at Badger’s Drift

Midsomer Murders Mystery, Book 1

De: Caroline Graham

Narrado por: John Hopkins

The Killings at Badger's Drift is the first spectacular instalment in the Midsomer Murders series and the story that inspired the ITV hit drama, now featuring an exclusive foreword by John Nettles, who played best-loved TV detective and star of Midsomer Murders, DCI Tom Barnaby.

The village of Badger's Drift is the essence of tranquillity. But when resident and well-loved spinster Miss Simpson takes a stroll in the nearby woods, she stumbles across something she was never meant to see, and there's only one way to keep her quiet.

Miss Simpson's death is not suspicious, say the villagers. But Miss Lucy Bellringer refuses to rest: her friend has been murdered. She is sure of it.

She calls on Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby to investigate, and it isn't long until the previously unseen seamy side of Badger's Drift is brought to light. But as old rivalries, past loves and new scandals surface, the next murder is not far away.

©1987 Caroline Graham (P)2022 Bolinda Publishing

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie." (The Sunday Times)

"A mystery of which Agatha Christie would have been proud.... A beautifully written crime novel." (The Times)

"Tension builds, bitchery flares, resentment seethes...lots of atmosphere, colourful characters and fair clues." (Mail on Sunday)

Excellent!

I had watched Midsomer Murders and really enjoyed it. I have a short attention span but this audiobook most definitely kept my attention! It was well written, made you think, played with your emotions a bit, showed you a bit of reality that could easily have come out of your own life.
The characters were well thought out, and well laid out. Troy is a bit different than the TV series, but he was more real to life somehow in the audiobook.
The narration was superb! I look forward to the next book, and I have not said that in a long time!

Rich language, talented detective and fascinating story!

I adore the book. Planning to continue my journey along the Graham’s investigations, village gardens, neighbours’ gossips and family mysteries.

Extremely Well Done Mystery

Gripping and thought- provoking work. Brilliantly read. One of those “I don’t want to turn the car off, even though I’ve arrived” stories.

Wonderful

So many twists and turns. Spellbinding. Truly a great story to listen to while rocking babies that won’t sleep.

Truly good

The depth of the characters and a plot that was apparent yet seemingly impossible insured a good few hours of listening

Great listen

The book that started it all. If you like the show you will enjoy the book.

My Favourite of the MM series

This is my favourite of the MM novels - the TV episode is also great of course, but here you have so many more rich details of the various characters whereas a TV episode only allows for broad sketches. Highly recommended.

Rather tedious.

Amazing narrator. But the very long multi killing and so many characters and very confusing events create a tedious listening .

A Midsomer's Murder

DCI Tom Barnaby is asked to investigate the death of Miss Simpson by her long-term friend Lucy Bellringer. The doctor had already filled a fall and released the body to the coroner. The story, set in a very small village, has loops and curves leading to a tangled mess, a least in the opinion of this reader. A total of 3 murders become revealed, including multiple suspects, blackmailers, affairs and solicited sex. John Hopkins performs Caroline Graham's story with excellent aplomb!

Better than the TV show-better than reading it yourself

The narrator brings a life to the story that I totally missed when I read it myself. The book, as usual, is better than the TV rendition. Don’t miss this intricate and fascinating murder mystery audiobook!