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  • Death Makes a Prophet

  • By: John Bude
  • Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
  • Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (47 ratings)

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Death Makes a Prophet

By: John Bude
Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
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Publisher's summary

'Small hostilities were growing; vague jealousies were gaining strength; and far off, wasn't there a nebulous hint of approaching tragedy in the air?'

Welworth Garden City in the 1940s is a forward-thinking town where free spirits find a home - vegetarians, socialists, and an array of exotic religious groups.

Chief among these are the Children of Osiris, led by the eccentric High Prophet, Eustace K. Mildmann. The cult is a seething hotbed of petty resentment, jealousy and dark secrets - which eventually lead to murder. The stage is set for one of Inspector Meredith's most bizarre and exacting cases.

This witty crime novel by a writer on top form is a neglected classic of British crime fiction.

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very good plot

in the tradition of the great British mysteries, this book has an intricate plot that keeps you guessing.

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Bude tells a good tale

Maybe not the best premise for a mystery, this proved a delightful listen. Long build up to the crime itself and very dense analysis of possible explanations. But Meredith did get to it at the end even if Bude ends tale before actual capture of murderer. We know who he is and why he did it. Even if exactly how he did it remains a little murky in all the analysis. Who cares? Great fun. Good time spent.

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Stereotypes

Some of the characters are negative Jewish stereotypes, and there is casual use of racist language.

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Fine story good writing

Lots to like about Budes novels. Never boring always nicely written with well constructed mysteries that unravel enjoyably.

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good mystery and humorously drawn characters

the characters were not one dimensional. The author presented the most likeable characters as flawed, but still as people worthy of respect.

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