Death Watch Cottage, T. Orr Munro
Death Watch Cottage, T. Orr Munro
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Death Watch Cottage

Author: T. Orr Munro

Narrator: Olivia Mace

Unabridged: 11 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 03/26/2026


Synopsis

'Entertaining, twisty read, steeped in authenticity' Amy Jordan A gripping Devon mystery for fans of forensics and police procedurals and LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths. *************** Assume nothing The body of Leo Hawkins is found in a Devon holiday cottage, the cause of death carbon monoxide poisoning. Was this a tragic accident or something more sinister? CSI Ally Dymond will follow the evidence wherever it leads. Believe no-one Leo’s wife gives an account of his final hours, but something isn’t adding up. Graffiti left by an anti-tourist group is discovered nearby. The only consistent thread in the investigation is that no one is telling the truth. Challenge everything When a second body turns up, Ally and the murder team must examine everything they thought they knew, untangling a web of suspects to get to the truth. Is there a single killer? Are there more deaths to come? Ally will need to uncover local loyalties to catch any killer before they strike again… Set against the dramatic backdrop of the idyllic Devon coast, is a standalone crime novel in the CSI Ally Dymond series. Can be read independently *************** 'A marvelously multi-layered and satisfying read' 'Tense and twisty with red herrings aplenty and a cast of convincing characters' ‘I thoroughly enjoyed the read… twists and turns along with believable characters… good choice for crime readers’ READERS LOVE Death Watch Cottage 'A ' 'Did not want to put it down' 'It's got the which, if you're into forensics, gives an added dimension to the investigation' 'Tense, twisty, atmospheric… 'Lots of guessing and , of course all tying together with a solid resolution'

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kevin on January 31, 2026

Brilliant series which keeps getting better and better ( although I'm not sure how many more murders can happen in this small place)......more

Goodreads review by Loraine on January 05, 2026

Thanks to Tina and NetGalley for allowing me to read Death Watch Cottage before the publication date. Tina is a master of misdirection, creating multiple interacting threads, each introducing a possible motive for murder. It is an easy yet interesting read which encourages the reader to consider what......more

Goodreads review by Leanne on December 16, 2025

Death Watch Cottage is a gripping mystery that blends atmosphere, tension, and clever plotting into a truly satisfying read. Set against the rugged beauty of the Devon coast, the novel begins with the discovery of Leo Hawkins’ body in a holiday cottage—apparently a victim of carbon monoxide poisonin......more

Goodreads review by Louise on March 17, 2026

ASSUME NOTHING The body of Leo Hawkins is found in a Devon holiday cottage, the cause of death, carbon monoxide poisoning. Was this a tragic accident or something more sinister. CSI Ally Dymond will follow the evidence wherever it leads. BELIEVE NO ONE Leo's wife gives an account of his final hours, b......more

Goodreads review by Diane on March 15, 2026

Utterly Captivating! ​ Tina Orr Munro delivers a gripping, atmospheric mystery that balances a high-stakes investigation with the poignant reality of a vanishing village way of life. ​ In "Death Watch Cottage" we return to the stunning Devon landscape for another addictive, multi-layered mystery. A he......more


Quotes

Praise for ‘This is a well-paced, tense story and I couldn’t put it down. Beautifully written.’ ‘Brilliantly written’ Book of the Month Praise for T. Orr Munro ‘Fresh, vivid and totally engrossing: this is gold-standard crime writing bearing the unmistakable hallmark of authenticity’ Erin Kinsley, bestselling author of ‘Packed with authenticity’ ‘A page turner that will appeal to fans of ’ Adele Parks, ‘This could turn into a gem of a series’ 'Fiendishly clever plotting. I was hooked from start to finish’ Sarah Stovell, author of ‘A tightly-plotted, well-paced story with a disturbingly manipulative, evil villain at its core’ ‘I genuinely found it hard to put down. The writing is beautifully paced and the double viewpoint creates great tension’ Alex Gray, bestselling author of the DCI Lorimer Series 'It’s difficult to accept that is a debut novel as T. Orr Munro’s writing is exciting, genuine and convincing’ ' The Sun ' Peterborough Telegraph