• The Body on the Moor

  • DCI Craig Gillard, Book 8
  • By: Nick Louth
  • Narrated by: Marston York
  • Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (243 ratings)

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The Body on the Moor

By: Nick Louth
Narrated by: Marston York
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You can never escape the past. Especially on the moors....

After the National Crime Agency cracks a major drug gang, junior barrister Julia McGann finds herself defending the violent enforcer Terrence Bonner. This high-profile case is a coup for her, but almost immediately things start to go wrong. Intruders break into her house, and then a young girl turns up at her door with a horrifying story to tell.

Three months later, DCI Craig Gillard and his team struggle with the shocking murder of a much-respected local headmaster, found dead in his own car. The baffling crime fills the newspapers but yields few clues. As Gillard sifts the evidence, a pair of blood-spattered gloves seems important.

Why were they used for both the murder and for the burglary at Julia’s house? What secrets is the barrister hiding...and what happened on the Derbyshire Moors two decades ago that could be the key to these shocking events?

A story of deceit, vengeance and blackmail, best-selling author Nick Louth will leave you reeling in this unpredictable crime thriller.

©2021 Nick Louth (P)2021 W F Howes

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Wait....WHAT!?!?

Soooo did not expect that ending....not sure I like it. Feels very unfinished, but I presume that is a set up for part 2.

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Agree

I agree with the majority. This story was over all disappointing. I don’t recommend it and sorry I didn’t believe the previous reviews.

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Excellent

I really, really enjoyed this book. Just when you think you know where the story is going and you have it figured out it surprises you. Characters are very well developed, too.

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Great story from the other perspective

Have read every book in order, so it was refreshing to still have familiar characters around, but the story being narrated from the other side. excellent read.

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Good story, but…

I enjoyed the story, but DCI Craig Gillard was really on the periphery of it. It was odd for an installment in a series. As always, Marston York was excellent as narrator.

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Nick Louth fans, Beware!

Love Nick Louth's books, every one of them...this one, however, had me hooked but let me down (don't want to throw out any spoilers so I'll stop here...) You decide...

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LONG And GLOOMY!!

Not one likable character.....and gloomy !!and .....could s” she” plan anything that sophisticated??.....and then N o t see the end coming?
Save your $ or credit!!!!

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Disappointing

This shouldn’t be considered a DCI Gillard novel as he barely appears. The storyline is ludicrous and none of the characters are worth getting to know. Seems like a rush to get something out for the series without much care .

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Her Destiny

Struggled to finish? No way! This story captured and contained me. Great Author and Narrator! But I must say I need to know if the lady lawyer ever had to pay. I hope to learn everything. Ending the way it did was just a touch disappointing. Looking forward to more wonderfulness! Thanks Nick!

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You’re kidding, right?!?

As a book in a series, it doesn’t work. Almost nothing with Craig Gillard, doesn’t follow the same set of right and wrong, the “good guy” doesn’t win, and our tenacious DCI just gives up? None of that makes sense.

I enjoyed hearing other points of view, but not enough to sacrifice Craig’s character. I’m 3 books beyond this one now and still bothered by it-so it definitely holds attention.

I would not recommend. Very frustrating ending. And for readers of police crime mysteries it is unfinished and discouraging. And the ending, just as it is giving hope, brings angst and anger.

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