A Share in Death

By: Deborah Crombie

Narrated by: Michael Deehy

A week's holiday in a luxurious hotel is just what Scotland Yard's Superintendent Duncan Kincaid needs. But his vacation ends dramatically with the discovery of a dead body in the whirlpool bath. Despite a suspicious lack of cooperation from the local constabulary, Kincaid's keen sense of duty won't allow him to ignore the heinous crime, impelling him to send for his enthusiastic young assistant, Sergeant Gemma James. But the stakes are raised significantly when a second murder occurs, and Kincaid and James find themselves locked in a determined hunt for a fiendish felon looking for fresh blood....

©1993 Deborah Darden Crombie. All rights reserved. (P)2011 AudioGO

In the Beginning

I really enjoy this series so it was fun to go back and read this first of the stories (at least I think it is the first) after having seen the soap opera part of the story play out. Not a complicated story, but with some good characters and plot twists. Generally good background for what is to follow.

I liked it.

If you could sum up A Share in Death in three words, what would they be?

Easy listen, enjoyable.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No but it was a decent story.

What about Michael Deehy’s performance did you like?

Very good. Will look for Michael Deehy again.

Enjoyed

I’ll be picking up the next one, as this type of mystery is relaxing and interesting. Narration was well done. I only wish we’d had another last scene with the bullying local superintendent.

I've read the books! Now I listen!

The narrator is ok, but it took me time to adjust my imagination. When I read the books I 'heard/imagined the voices in my head. But about half way through the story, all was fine! LOL! We are funny, aren't we?! But I loved the reading and now I really enjoy the listening! What fun!

enjoyable all the way

I enjoyed this book. The characters were real and believable .. people I'd enjoy and like to call friends.

A Sneak Peak at Death

I Loved this book. I never saw this end coming, what a surprise! Oh my!

Vintage Kincaid and James

If you could sum up A Share in Death in three words, what would they be?

Interesting, puzzling, engaging.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed the characters and the glimpses into the motivations and hidden parts of their lives and actions. They are not all black and white, but complex and interesting. There are still enough likable ones to keep me reading. It is fun to see the beginnings of the developing relationship between Kincaid and Jenna James.

What about Michael Deehy’s performance did you like?

Easy to listen to; not obtrusive or distracting.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I think the climax, although a bit predictable, was still moving.

Any additional comments?

Great British mystery for fans of cozy and not too gory mysteries. Well written.

PLEASANTLY SURPRISED

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it was an interesting story, not so predictable, likable characters, and not twisted gory nightmare material.

Have you listened to any of Michael Deehy’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I think this is my first book with this narrator, very pleasant voice.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I admit i was really looking forward to getting the in the car and seeing how my friends at the time share were doing!

Any additional comments?

Definitely worth a try, and for me, I'll get more books in this series.

Enjoyable enough

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I was underwhelmed. The ending comes out of nowhere, and I felt it made a lot of aspects of the story unnecessary.

What does Michael Deehy bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A great voice... I wish everything in my life could be narrated by a British man.

Was A Share in Death worth the listening time?

I would say it is if you are like me. I can listen to books while at work, so it was nice to get me through my day, but I wouldn't have taken time out of my day to listen to it.

Any additional comments?

It wasn't a bad book in any sense, it just wasn't all that exciting. And there wasn't enough character development to really get you to care about them.

Very good British detective story

Good plot, nice story. Good descriptive writing. Storey line Keeps you in suspense. I would read more from this author.