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Care to Die: Inspector Jim Carruthers Book 2 Audiobook

Care to Die is the second Inspector Jim Carruthers crime mystery, presented here as an unabridged audiobook narrated by James Gillies. Its investigation links murders in a nature reserve with events and disputes rooted in the past.

At a glance

Second instalment in the Inspector Jim Carruthers series.
The mystery begins with a stabbing in a nature reserve and a second body, then connects events from the past to a former journalist's murder and a dispute over the reserve.
Unabridged audio runs for 7 hours and 59 minutes.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The unabridged version gives listeners the full story in audio form.
Customer feedback describes a twist-filled plot, developed characters and steady pacing, with relatively little emphasis on police procedure.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook details
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	7 hours and 59 minutes
Language	English
Publication date	25 Jan. 2018

Credits
Author	Tana Collins
Narrator	James Gillies
Publisher	QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing presents this as Book 2, while customer feedback says it can also be enjoyed as a standalone. Newcomers may prefer to consider whether they want the earlier series context.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners looking for a British police procedural mystery with connections between present-day crimes and past events.
Existing Inspector Jim Carruthers series readers who want the second instalment in audiobook form.
Listeners who prefer an unabridged recording with a stated running time and named narrator.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a print or ebook edition rather than audio.
Buyers who want a standalone story without any series context, as this is identified as Book 2.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 1,163 ratings

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4 stars35%35%
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Customer feedback highlights clever twists, developed characters, readable prose and steady pacing. It also describes the story as enjoyable on its own and notes limited focus on police procedure. Those impressions may suit listeners after a character-led crime mystery, while the unabridged audio format and stated running time help set expectations. Feedback also expresses interest in the next instalment.

Positive themes

Customers describe the plot as twist-filled and engaging.
Feedback praises character development, writing style and readability.
The story is described as steadily paced and not weighed down by police-procedure detail.
Some customers say it works as a standalone and look forward to the next book.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the audiobook?

The listing gives a listening length of 7 hours and 59 minutes.

Who wrote and narrates Care to Die?

The listed author is Tana Collins and the narrator is James Gillies.

Is this an unabridged audiobook?

Yes. The listing identifies the version as unabridged.

What is the story about?

Inspector Carruthers investigates deaths linked to a nature reserve and considers how a historical disappearance, a former journalist's murder and a bitter dispute may connect.

Can it be read as a standalone?

Customer feedback says it can be enjoyed on its own, although the listing identifies it as Book 2 in the Inspector Jim Carruthers series.