my new favourite crime writer

brilliant storytelling and another great twist. Lacey Flint reminds me of VI Warshawski. that's a great complement

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Enjoyable, started well, but stretched credulity

Really enjoyable writing style and excellent narration (though I'm sure some of the Welsh and Scottish accents will be critised by the natives). For the majority of the book it was thoroughly entertaining and an absolute pleasure to listen to, good characters and a plot that became ever more intricate, albeit sometimes confusing. Towards the end it lost it though, becoming so far fetched that it was a disappointment.
It was enjoyable enough to not put me off trying another. Perhaps the next will have a more satisfying conclusion.

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not bad

early days with audio books and I'm not finding it too easy however at the half way point I started to enjoy the story more
I would like to read the next story about Lacey Flint

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Absolutely amazing - A must read

I have never read a book so compelling, that i read (well listened) in one sitting, my husband & kids had to fend for themselves! The characters felt real, the story too, I’m good at figuring stories, plots,ending out, really well & quickly,people hate watching stuff with me for that reason; but not this one. I didn’t want it to end & the ending like the rest of the book was just as thrilling. This book should be brought to life on screen, it’s as good, better even, as line of duty, the Linda Lyplante many Crime Series & all the others we’ve seen & loved over the years. I’ve read & watched hundreds of crime, thrillers, murder, detective fiction & non-fiction; this I could re-read ( listen sorry) straight away…but my husband will not talk to me for days & moan about the expense of another takeaway 2 days in a row (I’m tempted) what’s amazing is the Lacy Flint story goes on in another 3 I think books I’ve not read, yes! Thank you Sharon Bolton, get writing though, I’ll be through them in a jiffy. Ps I think I’m a little bit in love with Mark,…..

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Breath taking

Wow what a story there were so many twists an turns in it , was gripping from the start , well done Sharon and Lisa Coleman has an amazing voice , so easy to listen too , I’m off the listen to the next book .... thanks for making my long walks so enjoyable

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Complex twists

I haven’t listened to any books from this author before. The story was interesting with a few twists towards the end. Very interesting idea about the identity Jack the Ripper. The story tries to be modern day and believable, it fell short of believable for me, so whilst I enjoyed it, not sure if I will rush towards another.

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Fantastic

Excellent read I thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns that only Sharon Bolton can provide.

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Incredibly Good Story

The perfect audiobook - gripping story, well characterised and a satisfying, unexpected ending. If you like your crime grissly and/or have an interest in Jack the Ripper, this is worth 11 hours of your time. Bolton writes like she knows what her readers will expect and is always one step ahead. You'll think you it have it figured out but she's just thrown you off track - her craftmanship and plot organisation is second to none. Have just downloaded the rest of the Lacey Flint series - high praise indeed.

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Gripping Scary

I have read previous S.J. Bolton books and they are all gripping. The characters are all interesting and the story flows and develops well and keeps the reader hooked. I found the plot really interesting and did not guess the ending and was quite shocked when finally revealed. I will be reading book 2 of this series in the very near future. I thought the narrative was very good and aided the story. I would highly recommend this book.

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Great start to a series

This is my first Sharon Bolton book and I was really impressed with the plotting and characterisation. It was recommended to me by Amazon due to me listening to Rachel Abbott books. I'm always apprehensive when trying a new author but when I saw Louise Coleman was narrating this (she narrated the Rachel Abbot series too) it really swayed me to give it a try as her narration is perfect for crime thrillers.
One thing I loved about this book was the back story of the main detective, Lacey Flint. I can't say anything about it as it would be a spoiler, but it is very cleverly thought out and unlike any twist to a character I've come across before. I will definitely listen to book 2 in the series.

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