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The Stabbing in the Stables: A Fethering Mystery Audiobook

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Read By: Geoffrey Howard Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Fethering Mysteries Release Date: November 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781481568210

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

41

Longest Chapter Length:

23:34 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

04:26 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

12:11 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

18

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Publisher Description

Fethering’s favorite sleuths are at it again. Jude and Carole Seddon find themselves in the midst of some horseplay after stumbling upon the body of ex-equestrian Walter Fleet at Long Bamber Stables. The police attribute the stabbing death to the mysterious “Horse Ripper,” who’s been mutilating mares across West Sussex and who Walter obviously caught in the act. But considering Walter’s reputation out of the saddle, Jude and Carole find that there are plenty of murder suspects, including Walter’s put-upon wife and more than a few jealous husbands who wanted Walter put out to pasture.

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"I enjoyed this book. this is the first book of this series that i have read and I found it an engaging British amateur sleuth novel. It kept me guessing until the last few chapters. the sleuth duo were appealing. I finished it in one weekend so it kept my attention. "

— Sue (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Simon Brett’s alliterative mysteries, set in the fictional English village of Fethering, are always engaging, even when dealing with such unsavory topics as knife attacks and horse mutilation. The challenge faced by protagonists Carole and Jude is how to solve a murder without any of the resources available to the police. Their strength is that people rarely take middle-aged women seriously. They triumph through doggedness, ingenuity, and sheer nosiness, all lubricated with a lot of Chilean Chardonnay in their local pub.”

    — AudioFile

The Stabbing in the Stables Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's getting a wee bit old that either Carole or Jude ends up in danger from the murderer who is someone we never quite expected. But this was a nice twist with an unlikely murderer and a more unlikely reason (although all made sense within the context of itself). "

    — Cheryl, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " lots of twists and turns and the final bend took me to an unexpected conclusion! very good! "

    — Lisa, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's getting a wee bit old that either Carole or Jude ends up in danger from the murderer who is someone we never quite expected. But this was a nice twist with an unlikely murderer and a more unlikely reason (although all made sense within the context of itself). "

    — Cheryl, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another enjoyable read in the Fethering series. Simon Brett's wry humour and comments on contemporary society add to the enjoyment of these "cozy" mysteries. "

    — Maureen, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is the first of his books I've read. I found the storyline trite and the women sleuths improbable, very disappointing. "

    — Jane, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun. Well thought-out mystery - I was surprised at the killer at the end. Book was a gift - it took less than a day to read. Most of the long list of suspects were in dysfunctional marriages, which maybe reflects our society, but I hope not. "

    — Janet, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Brett is One of my favorites. "

    — Tom, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Carole and Jude, two women of a certain age and neighbors in the West Sussex village of Fethering, turn their attention to solving another crime, this time a murder in a local stable. A readable entry in the cozy corner of the mystery genre, but a little predictable. "

    — Virginia, 10/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " it's not a good series. "

    — Jeanette, 8/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good read in this series. "

    — David, 8/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Carole and Jude, two women of a certain age and neighbors in the West Sussex village of Fethering, turn their attention to solving another crime, this time a murder in a local stable. A readable entry in the cozy corner of the mystery genre, but a little predictable. "

    — Virginia, 1/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The definition of summer reading. Good characters, engaging story, quick read. "

    — Kristen, 12/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good read in this series. "

    — David, 11/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " lots of twists and turns and the final bend took me to an unexpected conclusion! very good! "

    — Lisa, 7/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love the Fethering series "

    — Jean, 6/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another enjoyable read in the Fethering series. Simon Brett's wry humour and comments on contemporary society add to the enjoyment of these "cozy" mysteries. "

    — Maureen, 4/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good. A little icky with the psychopathy. I liked the trip to the horse races. "

    — Jenine, 4/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I started reading this series years ago. I may not remember the plot, but I recall the series having likeable characters if little mystery. I enjoyed the titles well enough that I read the new releases. "

    — Kim, 3/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " very good, part of the series, will continue on. "

    — Lori, 3/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I started reading this series years ago. I may not remember the plot, but I recall the series having likeable characters if little mystery. I enjoyed the titles well enough that I read the new releases. "

    — Kim, 3/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Glad to know that alternative healing works on horses. Not the best of these but good to listen to while doing sit-ups, crunches and planks...groan. "

    — Margaret, 2/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love the Fethering series "

    — Jean, 1/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Brett is One of my favorites. "

    — Tom, 1/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good. A little icky with the psychopathy. I liked the trip to the horse races. "

    — Jenine, 11/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Glad to know that alternative healing works on horses. Not the best of these but good to listen to while doing sit-ups, crunches and planks...groan. "

    — Margaret, 11/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun. Well thought-out mystery - I was surprised at the killer at the end. Book was a gift - it took less than a day to read. Most of the long list of suspects were in dysfunctional marriages, which maybe reflects our society, but I hope not. "

    — Janet, 10/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is the first of his books I've read. I found the storyline trite and the women sleuths improbable, very disappointing. "

    — Jane, 10/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The definition of summer reading. Good characters, engaging story, quick read. "

    — Kristen, 8/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " it's not a good series. "

    — Jeanette, 7/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " very good, part of the series, will continue on. "

    — Lori, 1/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love the Fethering series "

    — Jean, 8/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love the Fethering series "

    — Jean, 8/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is the first of his books I've read. I found the storyline trite and the women sleuths improbable, very disappointing. "

    — Jane, 7/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is the first of his books I've read. I found the storyline trite and the women sleuths improbable, very disappointing. "

    — Jane, 7/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Carole and Jude, two women of a certain age and neighbors in the West Sussex village of Fethering, turn their attention to solving another crime, this time a murder in a local stable. A readable entry in the cozy corner of the mystery genre, but a little predictable. "

    — Virginia, 4/30/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Carole and Jude, two women of a certain age and neighbors in the West Sussex village of Fethering, turn their attention to solving another crime, this time a murder in a local stable. A readable entry in the cozy corner of the mystery genre, but a little predictable. "

    — Virginia, 4/30/2009

About Simon Brett

Simon Brett is the creator of four series of detective novels, the Charles Paris, Mrs Pargeter, Fethering, and Blotto & Twinks series. His 1984 stand-alone novel A Shock to the System was adapted as a film starring Michael Caine. He was awarded an OBE in 2016 for his services to literature and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Before turning to writing full time, he worked with BBC radio and London Weekend Television Other radio work includes several one-off plays for Radio 4 and a number of episodes of the Baldi detective series. A former president of Britain’s Crime Writers Association, he is president of the Detection Club, as well as being involved with various writers’ organizations.

About Geoffrey Howard

Geoffrey Howard (a.k.a. Ralph Cosham) was a stage actor and an award-winning narrator. He recorded more than 100 audiobooks in his lifetime and won the prestigious Audio Award for Best Narration and several AudioFile Earphones Awards.