Dead Ground in Between

By: Maureen Jennings

Narrated by: Roger Clark

From Canada's premier author of historical mysteries, Maureen Jennings, comes the haunting fourth novel in the DI Tom Tyler series. Set in Britain during the darkest days of World War II, this is a must-listen for fans of Foyle's War, Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs series, and wartime dramas.

It's late 1942; the war is still raging and the upcoming Christmas season looks bleak. Detective Inspector Tom Tyler is settling into his placement in Ludlow, Shropshire, a small town jammed with people sent there by the conflict. On the outskirts is an Italian PoW camp and many PoWs work on local farms where manpower is sorely needed. Fraternizing is forbidden but, as Tyler knows only too well, the human heart has a way of crossing boundaries.

Tyler's job is both to keep the peace and to enforce wartime regulations. Magistrate's court is busy. Then a troubled old man goes missing in a winter storm. The next day his body is discovered in a secret hideout supposedly known to very few. It soon becomes clear that a crime has been committed, and there is no shortage of suspects. Tyler senses that the two evacuee children who found the body are not telling the entire truth, but when he goes to question them further, he learns they have taken off from their foster home. It becomes imperative that he find them.

Showcasing her characteristic masterful storytelling and deep empathy for her characters - from the bravest and most blameless to the profoundly troubled - Jennings has created another outstanding novel that is both a mystery and a rich, satisfying listening experience.

©2016 Maureen Jennings (P)2017 Audible, Inc.

very good story

this is the second book in the same amount of days listened by this author. very good book and it always keeps the reader guessing who did what. highly recommended .

Good Story

Enjoyed this really like inspector Tom and how his character is growing. Great story, looking forward to next one

History and mystery

Roger Clark's mesmerizing narration has kept me waiting for the next Tom Tyler mystery from Maureen Jennings. This book, set in WWII England, did not disappoint. It combines two eras of English history with a romantic turn for the star detective. Clark's sonorous tones and subtle shifts of emphasis to differentiate between characters, including two children and an Italian prisoner of war, produce a professional audio experience about the discovery of old coins. Bravo, and thanks.