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Death on the Lusitania

Patrick Gallagher, Book 1

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Death on the Lusitania

By: R. L. Graham
Narrated by: Carl Prekopp
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'An instant classic' – Daily Mail

The ship was doomed before it ever left port. His fate was sealed before he ever stepped on board. From R. L. Graham,
Death on the Lusitania is an immersive WW1 historical novel set aboard the ill-fated ocean liner.

Welcome on board the Lusitania’s final voyage . . .

New York, 1915. RMS Lusitania, one of the world’s most luxurious ocean liners, departs for war-torn Europe. Among those on board is Patrick Gallagher, a civil servant in Her Majesty’s government tasked with escorting a British diplomat back to England.

When a fellow passenger is believed to have shot himself in his cabin, Gallagher is asked by the captain to investigate the scene but one crucial detail doesn’t fit. The man’s body was discovered in a locked cabin with the key inside and no gun to be found. Was it really suicide? Or murder?

Gallagher believes one of the passengers is a deadly killer - one who could strike again at any moment. And all the while, the ship sails on towards Europe, where enemy submarines patrol dark waters . . .

'This engaging and well researched mystery is perfect for lovers of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers' – Philip Gray, author of Two Storm Wood, The Times Thriller of the Year

©2024 R. L. Graham (P)2024 Macmillan Publishers International Limited
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Set on a doomed ocean liner, this engaging and well researched mystery is sure to appeal to lovers of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers (Philip Gray, author of Two Storm Wood, The Times Thriller of the Year)
Very much enjoyed this shipboard murder mystery with an appealing sleuth in Patrick Gallagher and a positive cornucopia of suspects. Totally absorbing! (Leonora Nattrass, author of Blue Water)
Masterfully weaves historical detail with an enthralling locked-room mystery. Impeccably researched, the story is not just a great crime tale, with a compelling central character in Patrick Gallagher, but a haunting imagining of the last hours of the Lusitania (Chris Lloyd, author of Paris Requiem, the Winner of the HWA Gold Crown for Best Historical Fiction)

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Murder Mystery afloat...

A classic 'hotel' murder mystery tale. Cast of numerous, murderous characters and a 'hero' maritime detective struggling against the odds. They're all stuck on a ship which is also at peril as it steadily moves into a war zone. Lots of twists and unexpected turns. Well written, with believable characters and a great period setting. The ending (no suprises) is very well portrayed. Well narrated with an engaging speaker.

This was not my usual genre (SF, modern thrillers, history) but I found this to be an excellent audio tale that I found hard to put down. Will definitely seek out more of this authors work.

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The narrator is superb

Great historical romp really brought to life by the narrator who is excellent. Loved it

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Good story well researched

Good story but perhaps a little too long. liked the narrator. He got accents spot on.

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Must reccomend

An absolute gem of a story.
Written very much in the style of early 20th century detective stories, with a dash of spy thriller and Edwardian invasion literature.
The plot is compelling and the narration is the best I’ve heard on an audiobook for years.
I simply cannot recommend this book enough, and very much look forwards to the next instalment by the author.

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Absolutely superb!

Beautifully crafted storytelling at its absolute best. The structure of the story, minute-by-minute makes one feel as thought one is actually aboard the ship. The narrator is also fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyable and strongly recommend. Next instalment in the Patrick Gallagher series please!!!!

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Excellent narration

Great story with superb narration. There are twists and turns so you do need to listen carefully, and consequently I would probably have enjoyed reading it more than listening to it. But overall v good.

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Superb narration

Excellent immersive storyline and characters crucially brought to life by first class narration. Have already purchased another book performed by Carl Prekopp

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Superb story with brilliant narration

A well paced story full of interesting characters, I was completely hooked from the start and loved the narrator. Great leading character. This is a wonderful audiobook for lovers of historical mystery novels.

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A grand story

A very engaging and enjoyable story. Good narration too. Planming to look out for more of this author's work. Recommended.

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Good story, excellent narration.

I enjoyed the story. I found the final part covering the actual events and historical background very interesting.

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