The House in the Woods

Atticus Priest, Book 1

By: Mark Dawson

Narrated by: Simon Vance

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....

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Really good but really predictable.

I hope there are more Atticus Priest books in the future. This was really good, albeit quite predictable. Vance was spectacular as usual.

Enticing English mystery

For a new character this was a very well read and interesting book. the plot twists were excellent and we really enjoyed Simon Vance as reader!

a first rate mystery and thriller

If you are a mystery fan this is a must read and must listen. Both the author and the narrator are excellent am I can highly recommend an enjoyable listen.

Great book, wonderful narrator

Liked the story and Atticus Priest and Mac the DCI. I liked it enough to now be listening to book 2 of this series. It skips a bit at the end if each chapter. Can’t tell if that is audible and my Apple Watch or what but it doesn’t stop me from listening!

Dawson never disappoints

The story moved at a good pace. Enjoyed the characters and plot. Narration was on spot.