The Way Through the Woods

By: Colin Dexter

Narrated by: Kevin Whately

They called her the Swedish Maiden: the beautiful young tourist who disappeared on a hot summer's day somewhere in North Oxford. Twelve months later, the case remained unsolved, pending further developments.

On holiday in Lyme Regis, Chief Inspector Morse is startled to read a tantalizing article in The Times about the missing woman - an article which lures him back to Wytham Woods near Oxford...and straight into the most extraordinary murder investigation of his career.

© Colin Dexter; (P) Macmillan Publishers Ltd

Critic reviews

"Honest detection, illicit sex, puns and anagrams galore, Morse's trademark drinking and dour byplay with colleagues and suspects, plus a plot as agile as Dexter's best - in short, everything you could possibly want in an English detective story. Bolt the door and enjoy." (Kirkus Reviews)

Love Morse

Very good except the tape was cut off before end annoying thank you Walda

Kevin Whately could read the dictionary and I would still listen

It's a wonderful story, but "abridged" means there's quite a bit left out. After reading the book, and seeing all the things that were omitted , I can kind of understand why those decisions were made . However those omissions really detract from the enjoyment of the story . The narration is lovely of course . But if you really want to understand what happens in this book you have to read it in its original form . That's why only give it four stars .

Enjoyed the excellent narration

I enjoyed the narration by Kevin Whately. It was as entertaining as watching an episode of Morse or Inspector Lewis. Well done!

Twists and turning Morse

Morse is acerbic to the MAX. He uncovers later after later in this fascinating abridged Audible recording. Kevin Stately is a superb narrator 😇😇😇😇😇

Typical Morse

A good tale with Dexter’s customary twists and turns. Morse is a certainly an unconventional detective.