Land Rites: Detective Ford, Book 2 — Unabridged Audiobook
Land Rites: Detective Ford, Book 2 is an unabridged English audiobook by Andy Maslen, narrated by Steve West. It follows DI Ford as he investigates two deaths near a country estate while confronting blackmail tied to his past.
At a glance
- DI Ford investigates two deaths connected to a country estate and a threatened exposure of his past.
- The listing describes a police investigation with multiple suspects, alongside Ford’s personal struggle and partnership with Dr Hannah Fellowes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged narration gives the story a defined 9-hour-and-54-minute listening length.
- The murder investigation and Ford’s personal storyline provide two connected strands for listeners who enjoy character-led crime fiction.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 54 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Andy Maslen |
| Narrator | Steve West |
| Publisher | Brilliance Audio |
| Publication date | 8 April 2021 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking an English police procedural audiobook with a continuing Detective Ford story.
- Buyers who want an unabridged recording narrated by Steve West.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a standalone story without prior Detective Ford series context; this is Book 2.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the story as engaging, twist-filled and difficult to put down, with praise for the writing and characters, particularly DI Ford and his team. The reported scene-setting may appeal to listeners who want an immersive crime narrative; these are reader impressions, not a guarantee of fit. The listing shows 4.3 out of 5 stars from 14,390 ratings, but that aggregate does not explain individual preferences.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback praises the engaging plot, twists, writing and characters.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Land Rites?
The listing names Andy Maslen as the author and Steve West as the narrator.
Is this an abridged recording?
No. The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
What is the story about?
DI Ford investigates two deaths near the Alverchalke Estate while dealing with a threat to expose a secret from his past.
