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Title: Desolate Sands

Subtitle: Detective Alec Ramsay, Book 5

Author: Conrad Jones

Narrator: Mil Nicholson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-14

Publisher: Conrad Jones

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

When well-known community activist, Lacey Taylor goes missing whilst walking her dog, the police are at a loss to find any evidence as to where she is. A local man finds the collar, which belonged to her dog near Crosby Beach, home of the eerie Iron Men statues (Anthony Gormley's 'Another Place') and DI Annie Jones calls in the canine units to aid the search. What they find shocks even the most hardened detectives on her Major Investigation Team.

Members Reviews:

Dark and Gruesome - just how I like them!

What a fantastic story writer Conrad Jones is, this book has lots of twists and turns and moves along at a good pace. There is some gruesome violence - so if you like your books dark, you'll love this!

gripped

Desolate Sands is a gripping story with several twists and a few surprises right to the end all in all a very good read.

Excellent novel shame about the narrator

Would you consider the audio edition of Desolate Sands to be better than the print version?

Not remotely

Who was your favorite character and why?

Annie Jones, she's a great character who bounces back from adversity

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The only thing I liked about the performance (in terms of narration) was that it was NOT narrated by Paul Holbrook, I disliked the fact that it was narrated by Mil Nicholson who, did at least attempt a British accent (unlike Paul Holbrook in earlier novels) , but still sounded stiff and stilted, the pronunciation of many words and phrases was distinctly off-putting she sounds like an old lady out of puff after running for a bus who then has to re-adjust her dentures when she stops for breath

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

There were several moments that made me stop and think but nothing that particularly moved me, although I was extremely impressed with the way the story continued well after the point that I felt certain would be the End. I was delighted to discover that there were another 2 hours to go after what I had imagined would be the finale. Mil's narration was pretty bad but not bad enough to distract from what is, at the end of the day, a rather brilliant storyline.

Any additional comments?

This is an excellent addition to the Alec Ramsey series, if you enjoyed The Child Taker and Criminally Insane you will love this (although, to be clear, it does NOT feature Tank)

Plenty of twists and turns

What did you like most about Desolate Sands?

An intricate plot, never sure who did what until the end. A lot of unexpected happenings too. A bit too graphic in parts so I had to move forward.

Have you listened to any of Mil Nicholsons other performances? How does this one compare?

No I haven't. I did find some characters voices confusing as to who was speaking. Still not sure if Mil is male or female.

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

Yes but I can't give it away

Any additional comments?

A good listen, but be aware of the language and gory descriptions.