Erasing Memory

By: Scott Thornley

Narrated by: Richard Poe

Detective Superintendent MacNeice is returning from a pilgrimage to his wife's grave when he's called to a crime scene of singular and disturbing beauty. A young woman in evening dress lies gracefully posed on the floor of a pristine summer cottage so that the finger of one hand regularly interrupts the needle arm of a phonograph playing Schubert's Piano Trio. The only visible mark on her is the bruise under her chin, which MacNeice recognizes: It is the mark that distinguishes dedicated violinists, the same mark that once graced his wife. The murder is both ingenious and horrific and soon entangles MacNeice and his team in Eastern Europe's ancient grievances. 

Erasing Memory is a thrilling and assured debut that kicks off an exciting new crime series from Scott Thornley.

©2018 Scott Thornley (P)2019 Recorded Books

Great listen

First time reading Scott Thornley, so happy I found him. Loved the story, loved Richard Poe narration! Looking
for to listening the many more.

Excellent procedural

Nice and easy investigative novel that holds up to heavyweight authors in the genre like James Lee Burke. Clever scenario, likable detectives with the right amount of development and back story to get the reader to care, and quintessential dose of dry humor. Looking forward to continuing the series.

Richard Poe is one of the GOATS, elevating any story with his narration, and has helped me discover worthy writings such as this that I’d never have discovered otherwise. His delivery works perfectly for this type of story.

the reader

I liked the reader. it was funny at times even though it was a horrible murder

Excellent mystery

Great performance. Creative crime mystery. Believable police activities. Strong character development. I appreciate that the flirtatious interest between the two main characters didn't turn the story into a romance.