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  • The Blackhouse

  • Written by: Peter May
  • Narrated by: Peter Forbes
  • Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (209 ratings)

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The Blackhouse

Written by: Peter May
Narrated by: Peter Forbes
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Publisher's Summary

From acclaimed author and dramatist Peter May comes the Barry award-winning The Blackhouse, the first book in the Lewis Trilogy - a riveting mystery series set on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides.

When a grisly murder occurs on the Isle of Lewis that bears similarities to a brutal killing on the mainland, Edinburgh detective and native islander Fin Macleod is dispatched to the Outer Hebrides to investigate, embarking at the same time on a voyage into his own troubled past.

As Fin reconnects with the people and places of his tortured childhood, the desolate but beautiful island and its ancient customs once again begin to assert their grip on his psyche. Every step toward solving the case brings Fin closer to a dangerous confrontation with the dark events of the past that shaped - and nearly destroyed - his life.

©2013 Peter May (P)2018 Hachette Audio
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What the critics say

"A gripping plot, pitch-perfect characterization, and an appropriately bleak setting drive this outstanding series debut." (Connie Fletcher, Booklist, starred review)

"A thriller with an intensity that never slackens, chilling and igneous at the same time, like the great country that serves as its setting. A masterpiece indeed." (L'Humanite)

"Abundant local color... matches Macleod's tormented emotional landscape. The struggles of such multidimensional characters... add depth." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

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Wonderful book

I loved every minute of this story and the narrator is amazing. I can’t wait to read the next ones and will definitely will listen to this one again.

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Great read

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Great characters and a windy path to the conclusion. I will read more by this author.

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A well narrated and intriguing story

First time audible for this author - definitely plan to complete the series.

As well as a clever detective plot with intriguing twists and turns, the storyline provides a very interesting geographic and historical backdrop of the Hebrides.

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Great mystery and drama!

Really refreshing story about island life in Scotland, with a great back story. Loved the performance as well. Can’t say enough good things about this book. I bet they’ll be making it into a movie.

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Lewis Meets Shetland

I love this book. Kept me wanting more the entire time. The characters. Even how Peter May incorporated Gaelic.

If you are a fan of Shetland the tv show, then this book is for you.

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Superb

Loved the coming of age sequences as well as the mystery story. The gannet hunt was well told with realism and sensitivity.

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Hard to put down

This kept me in suspense till the very end. Lots of interesting characters. well written.

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I felt the cold, damp weather of the land.

Just enough twists to doubt your conclusions even at the end! Great read and listen!

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Excellent book

I really enjoyed this story and the manner it was presented. It almost was a bit depressing at times but a good story regardless. Narrator did a good job as well.

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Performance makes it special

The plot line is not especially exciting or original however the descriptions and characters are well developed and reveal much about life on a remote Scottish island.

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