The Revenant: An Angel & Kincade Mystery

Angel & Kincade Murder Mysteries, Book 1

By: James Harper

Narrated by: Tim Bruce

When The Revenant returns, Death is never far behind.

After ex-drug dealer Roy Lynch is found hanged in the garage of his country mansion, what at first appears to be a routine suicide soon becomes more insidious—vengeful proof that the wages of sin aren't so great, after all. As the investigation gathers pace, one question vexes the team—who is the young woman who hissed, "I hope you burn in hell" to Lynch's wife as she lay on her death bed?

It's exactly what DI Max Angel doesn't need. Recently back from six weeks off, he's struggling to come to terms with his own past, a living nightmare that also sentenced his friend and long-term DS to indefinite sick leave. The replacement, DS Catalina Kincade, has got more than enough baggage of her own, demoted from inspector down to sergeant for reasons Angel doesn't believe.

As the body count rises, Angel and Kincade are forced to look to the past, cutting through 30 years of deceit and betrayal and lies to reveal the family secrets buried below. The tragedy they unearth makes it horrifically clear that in a world filled with hatred and pain, nothing comes close to what families do to one another.

The Revenant is the first book in the new Angel & Kincade series of crime thrillers from USA Today best-selling author, James Harper, a gripping, twisty adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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It’s not who you think it is -

Good murder whodunit with several twists along with two new partners trying to figure out how to work together.
Narrator did a good job as well. Fun listen!

The Revenant

I enjoy this author's books. They have a gripping plot, this was of betrayal , revenge and then murder.
For Angel was a nightmare. The narrator was excellent, bringing the story to life for me.
I recommend this author's books for I enjoy reading them.

Dynamic Duo

This was my first experience with this author's work, and it won't be my last. I enjoyed this story. I liked the complexity of the characters, DI Max Angel and DS Catalina Kincade. I liked how snippets from their pasts were inter-sprinkled throughout the story as they worked at solving the murder mysteries I was entertained by the unexpected twists and realistic depiction of police work. I thought Tim Bruce's narration was great as his performance enhanced the story's entertainment. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

Great Story

This book is excellent. I enjoy reading this author's books. In this novel, Angel and Kincade have their hands full trying to solve the murders, along with dealing with issues in their personal lives. This book has all the excitement, plus humor you could ask for. The audio version is excellent, Tim Bruce does an excellent job bringing the story to life. I enjoy reading on my own, however I find audio books are great for when you are driving, doing other chores, or feeling just too lazy to read.