The Way Through the Woods (Abridged) Audiobook, by Colin Dexter Play Audiobook Sample

The Way Through the Woods (Abridged) Audiobook

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They called her the Swedish Maiden: the beautiful young tourist who disappeared on a hot summer's day somewhere in North Oxford. Twelve months later, the case remained unsolved, pending further developments.

On holiday in Lyme Regis, Chief Inspector Morse is startled to read a tantalizing article in The Times about the missing woman - an article which lures him back to Wytham Woods near Oxford...and straight into the most extraordinary murder investigation of his career.

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"I have always enjoyed the Inspector Morse TV episodes of Masterpiece Mystery ... And decided it was time to experience the stories in their original form. This one was particularly good as there were two murders, not one and Morse develops two potential romantic relationships."

— Don (5 out of 5 stars)

The Way Through the Woods Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.91891891891892 out of 53.91891891891892 out of 53.91891891891892 out of 53.91891891891892 out of 53.91891891891892 out of 5 (3.92)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Tenth title in the Inspector Morse series set in Oxford England. "

    — Wendy, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like how the mystery seemed relatively simple at first, involving only a few people, and then grew to become more complicated, involving many people. The portrayal of Morse also differs from the TV series: more success with women and drinks much more. "

    — J., 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ja, ik blijf een fan van de reeks. "

    — Edelhart, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Typically fine Dexter. The solution to the mystery is overly complicated, but I read Colin Dexter's novels to read about Morse, not to find out whodunit. "

    — Paul, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a very pleasant surprise. I want to find more of this series. "

    — Vickie, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved the Morse series--wished Colin Dexter had not killed Morse off so soon. "

    — Helaine, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The one in Bleinham Woods and the missing Swedish girl. The humpbacked surgeon leaves this mortal coil and Morse falls in love. Again "

    — Rachel, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm a huge Coliin Dexter fan and read this (and all his works) a decade or so ago. "

    — bookczuk, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Best read of the series thus far. "

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

    " i preferred the dead of jericho. this wasn't as tight. "

    — Karl, 9/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good read if you like mysteries and Inspector Morse series on PBS "

    — Robyn, 9/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very confusing at first. Morse was looking for a girl that was supposedly murdered, but in the end she was the murderer. Very good, on my next in series now "

    — Diane, 8/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The best one of his books I have read. "

    — Kieran, 7/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " not quite what i expected. "

    — Lauren, 4/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A disappointing entry in the Morse library, this book is slow and plods along without predicably but without must to inspire interest either. "

    — Jay, 2/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think Dexter is improving in the later Morse mysteries. Maybe it's just that he has been able to develop Morse more. "

    — David, 2/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is an Inspector Morse book. Having watched in on PBS's Mystery, well the series, not this particular story...I tought I'd give it a read. "

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

    " My first Inspector Morse book. Quite enjoyable, especially Morse's restless vacation time in the first third of the book. "

    — RJ, 12/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyed this one good story, kept you guessing. Liked the opportunity for Lewis to branch out on his own independent of Morse although he didn't find out much! "

    — Samantha, 9/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " read this for the second time this fall. "

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

    " Classic Colin Dexter - been on my to-read list for a long time and worth the wait. Sometimes almost too much inside-the-characters' heads, but still a tru page-turner. PBS' Masterpiece Mystery Morse series does it justice too "

    — Suzee, 6/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Haven't read all of Dexter's Morse series, but this one must be the best. "

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

    " With the different terminology, and his writing style I had a problem with the book at first but then I started liking (though still not sure if I understand) some of the characters and actually enjoyed it "

    — Michael, 11/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Tip top mystery. Love the main character Morse, love the well-chosen quotes at the beginning of each chapter, love the dexterity with which he moves through different points of view. "

    — Kristin, 10/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another Inspector Morse mystery with nearly as many twists and turns as there are pages. The ending was a nearly complete surprise, although looking back there were hints here and there, though even Morse did not pick up on all of them until near the end. "

    — Gary, 8/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyed this one good story, kept you guessing. Liked the opportunity for Lewis to branch out on his own independent of Morse although he didn't find out much! "

    — Samantha, 6/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " With the different terminology, and his writing style I had a problem with the book at first but then I started liking (though still not sure if I understand) some of the characters and actually enjoyed it "

    — Michael, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The best one of his books I have read. "

    — Kieran, 1/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Morse! I can't get enough although I like the shows better. "

    — Lori, 11/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved the Morse series--wished Colin Dexter had not killed Morse off so soon. "

    — Helaine, 11/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Colin Dexter gives us another great Chief Inspector Morse crime story, full of twists and turns and red herrings. Sometimes though Morse is just a little too clever for me, but flawed enough to redeem himself. "

    — Trawets, 9/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Tenth title in the Inspector Morse series set in Oxford England. "

    — Wendy, 6/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A disappointing entry in the Morse library, this book is slow and plods along without predicably but without must to inspire interest either. "

    — Jay, 1/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very enjoyable Summer reading, not great literature, but not trash either. "

    — Becky, 6/18/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " read this for the second time this fall. "

    — Scott, 1/4/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great read. particularly if you're a fan of: pints the English woods letters verses quotes and lovable irascibility "

    — Christopher, 12/23/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a very pleasant surprise. I want to find more of this series. "

    — Vickie, 2/17/2008

About Colin Dexter

Colin Dexter lives in Oxford. He has won many Crime Writers’ Association awards for his novels and in 1997 was presented with the Cartier Diamond Dagger for outstanding services to crime literature. His story “Evans Tries an O-Level” won the 1996 Macavity Award for Best Short Story.