The Lake District Murder

By: John Bude

Narrated by: Gordon Griffin

Luke flung the light of his torch full onto the face of the immobile figure. Then he had the shock of his life. The man had no face! Where his face should have been was a sort of inhuman, uniform blank!

When a body is found at an isolated garage, Inspector Meredith is drawn into a complex investigation where every clue leads to another puzzle: was this a suicide or something more sinister? Why was the dead man planning to flee the country? And how is this connected to the shady business dealings of the garage?

This classic mystery tale is set amidst the stunning scenery of a small village in the Lake District.

©2014 Martin Edwards (P)2016 Soundings

Outstanding!

First book I have read by John Bude and am on the way to more. This was an excellent mystery. Emphasis - mystery. The who done it part is pretty obvious; how it was done is the real puzzle to solve. Characterizations serve the story, so are not front and center.

British Classic Mysteries

British Classic mysteries are very entertaining and this is one of them. This is the second Meredith I've listened to via Audio and really enjoy John Bude's writing.
Recommend these classic mysteries to everyone.

Great Story

Unique perspective on detection and solving crimes. Incorrect hypothesis and incorrect interpretation of clues provided opportunities for the reader to rethink possible solutions along with the detective.

Couldn't finish

Got about 1/3 through this book and I just couldn't finish. The story was so dull, and I just didn't care who did it.

Pay attention !

John Bude is my kind of author. Just try lolling off when you are listening; you will end up having to "rewind" because the details are not just window-dressing.
I also appreciate the narrator.
Thanks Audible !