Written in Blood

Despite the fierce, and seemingly personal, objections of secretary Gerald Hadleigh, members of the Midsomer Worthy Writers' Circle press ahead and invite bestselling author Max Jennings to talk to their group. Besides, it's not as though he'll say yes. So when Jennings turns up to their meeting, they are completely over-awed by his presence.But before the evening is over, Gerald has been brutally murdered.Summoned to investigate, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby discovers that Gerald's life was as much of a mystery to his neighbours as his violent death. The key to the killing must surely be their illustrious guest speaker, a face from Gerald's past. But Jennings is nowhere to be found ...

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'Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie.' -- The Sunday Times
'A mystery of which Agatha Christie would have been proud ... A beautifully written crime novel.' -- The Times
'Graham, who deserves a wider US readership, starts out as astringently amusing as Christianna Brand in her classic Green for Danger, and then gradually broadens and deepens to P.D. James territory. What more could you want?' -- Kirkus Reviews
John Hopkins performs the fourth in the Midsomer Murders series with gusto, transporting listeners to 1990s rural England. He brings to life Chief Inspector Barnaby and his sidekick, Troy, as they seek to find the murderer of a retired civil servant whose violent death came after a seemingly harmless meeting of the local writers group. Hopkins's talent for characterization is clear as he successfully gives distinct personalities to the key characters, smoothly moving from one to another in dialogue. In particular, fans of the TV show will hear delightful hints of actor John Nettles in Hopkins's characterization of Barnaby. Hopkins's skilled timing allows the humor in the writing to shine while building tension as the plot unfolds. -- AudioFile

Caroline Graham is one of Britain's most successful writers and journalists. She is a highly respected royal commentator who was the youngest ever Woman's Editor at the Sun, where she earned her reputation as a formidable investigative reporter and established unrivalled royal contacts. She is now the US correspondent for the Mail on Sunday. John Hopkins is an English actor who is known for playing Sergeant Scott in two series of Midsomer Murders, Sir Francis Basset in Poldark, as well as appearing in Endeavour, Merlin, Masters of the Air and Spooks. John has lent his voice to dozens of video games including Final Fantasy XVI and Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, as well as the animated Netflix series Hilda and its follow up feature film Hilda and the Mountain King. He has appeared on stage across the UK in roles such as Caesar in Antony and Cleopatra, Ben Hur in the eponymous play, and will soon be seen in the first ever stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove.

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