The Killing Field
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Early Evidence Profile
In The Killing Field, Washington Poe and Tilly are enjoying breakfast and wondering how to spend the rest of their holiday when they are unexpectedly asked to attend a Cumbrian airfield. The location carries a grim history: during the 2001 foot-and-mouth crisis, it was known as the killing field. Their quiet break is therefore interrupted by a return to a place associated with mass destruction, raising questions about why their presence is needed and what awaits them there.
Set within Mike Craven’s Cumbria-based Washington Poe series, the story follows Poe and Tilly as an ordinary holiday morning gives way to an unsettling call that draws them into the airfield’s troubling past.
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Narrator Experience
How John Banks performs this particular recording.
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Performance summary
In the verified sample, John Banks is heard with measured pacing and clear enunciation. These excerpt-level observations are combined with recording-specific listener evidence, so the profile stays cautious about qualities the short sample cannot demonstrate across the full audiobook.
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Performance at a glance
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What this means for your listen
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Evidence behind this section
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Narrator recognition & background
- John Banks appears on at least 2 other verified audiobook editions in our catalog.
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What the Story Feels Like
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What this means for you: The story-level experience is a short, atmospheric mystery in which a quiet holiday is disrupted by a summons to a site carrying painful historical associations. Its appeal appears to rest on the Poe–Tilly partnership, a distinctive setting, and a balance between darker material and some humor.
Built from the book and story evidence that speaks directly to these traits; it does not describe an unverified recording.
Is This Right for You?
Story and reader-fit guidance remains useful here. Recording-specific claims are limited to evidence matched to this exact edition.
You’ll probably enjoy this if…
- You enjoy British or regional crime mysteries.
- You like detective partnerships whose contrasting skills work together.
- You want a short mystery with a dark historical backdrop.
- You are interested in the Washington Poe series.
It might not be the best fit if…
- You want a long, deeply developed investigation.
- You need detailed information about narration or audio production before choosing.
- You prefer mysteries without violence or references to mass destruction.
- If narration style is important to you, use the verified sample above alongside the edition-matched performance evidence.
Our Take
The available material points to a concise mystery with an appealing contrast between an ordinary holiday morning and a place burdened by disturbing history. Public response is early but favorable about the writing, the central characters, emotional effect, originality, and occasional humor. That is enough to suggest a character-led crime story with some feeling behind it, but not enough to make firm claims about the full audiobook performance or production.
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Runtime & Edition Details
- Runtime
- 00:22
- Format
- Audiobook
- Language
- EN English
Before You Listen
- The full level of violence, complexity, and investigative detail is not established.
- This is an English-language edition narrated by John Banks.
Why You Can Trust This Recommendation
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FAQ
Is this a standalone story or part of a series?
It belongs to M. W. Craven’s Cumbria-set Washington Poe series, placing Poe and Tilly in a continuing investigative world.
How much violence should I expect?
Danger and violence are part of the premise, with the setting tied to the mass destruction of animals during the 2001 foot-and-mouth crisis. The available information does not establish how graphically those elements are depicted.
Is this audiobook in English?
Yes. This edition is an English-language audiobook narrated by John Banks.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed runtime is 22 minutes, making it a particularly brief audio edition or story.
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