The Engine House, Rhys Dylan
The Engine House, Rhys Dylan
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The Engine House
A Black Beacons Murder Msytery

Author: Rhys Dylan

Narrator: Joseph Tweedale

Unabridged: 9 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Wyrmwood Books

Published: 11/01/2022


Synopsis

You can bury the bodies, but you can’t hide the truth.When a landslip on Pembrokeshire’s stunning coastal path reveals the harrowing remains of two bodies, ex-DCI Evan Warlow’s quiet retirement is shattered.As the original investigator for the two missing persons eight years before, Evan is recalled to help with what is now a murder inquiry. But as the killer scrambles to cover up the truth, the body count rises.Working with a new young team, Warlow peels away the layers to reveal the dark and rotten heart that beats beneath the chocolate box tranquillity of an area renowned for its quiet beauty.But does he still have what it takes to root out the monstrous truth before all hell lets loose?The Engine House is the gripping debut crime thriller set in the heart of wild Wales from author Rhys Dylan. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk. JM Dalgliesh and Simon McCleave. Celtic noir with a spatter of dark humour.

What people are saying about Rhys Dylan:“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved the characters, the setting and the story.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very tightly written story, by someone who knows how to write a chilling tale.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great procedural, biting humour, odd characters. Dylan puts a lot of “best-selling” authors to shame.” BBub review, THE ENGINE HOUSE

Reviews

Goodreads review by Isolde on March 19, 2023

Although I make a point of finishing books, even though I'm three quarters of the way through, I just can't. First, the story is slow and even this far in, I honestly don't care who the killer is or if he or she is ever caught. There are zero clues at this point, so I'm sure there will be a big reve......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on October 20, 2022

I was enjoying getting to know retired DCI Evan Warlow who is called in to help with a gnarly case due to his past knowledge -- and then a young man is viciously attacked and burned to death. I am unable to handle that level of violence. The funny thing is I was wondering why there were so many negati......more

Goodreads review by Andi on May 02, 2023

worth a read Interesting set of characters, I’m interested to see how they develop. However, there was one thing that bugged me all through the book. Whatever Evan Wallow’s big, mysterious medical problem is, please stop with the foreshadowing and tell us what it is already.......more

Goodreads review by Lynda on January 20, 2022

This is the first in a new series, A Black Beacons Murder Mystery, introducing DCI Evan Warlow, set on the Pembrokeshire coast. My first read from this author and I have to say I was impressed. This is a dark police procedural thriller but with a touch of humour and introduces some wonderful charact......more

Goodreads review by Helen on December 01, 2022

DCI Evan Warlow retired and is living a new life with his dog in his uncles house. The renovations are almost complete. Two bodies are discovered after a landslide and it looks as if they are the missing people from a case Evan investigated more than 7 years ago. He gets a call to come back to the t......more