Killing Hope
Gabe Quinn Thriller, Book 1
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Killing Hope
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Narrated by:
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David Doersch
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By:
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Keith Houghton
About this listen
When homicide detective Gabe Quinn returns to the Los Angeles streets after the senseless murder of his wife Hope, he thinks he's fought off all the demons that life can throw his way. But his first case back may prove to be his last.
A repeat killer is in town. A killer who is on a personal mission to bring Gabe to his knees, luring him into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
With the body count rising and new killings popping up in Vegas, Gabe comes up against an FBI outfit eager to snatch the investigation away from him. But the killer hasn't finished playing with Gabe just yet. It's time to take the killings to the next level and make them even more personal. It's time to make Gabe pay for the mistakes of his past and choose between life and death.
One man stands in the way of murder.
One man will try to stop him.
Only one will succeed.
Could you kill someone to save countless lives?
Author's note: The backstory in Killing Hope continues into the second book Crossing Lines, and then into the third book Taking Liberty. To enjoy the whole nail-biting experience as intended, I recommend listening to the Gabe Quinn thrillers in numerical order.
©2011 Keith Houghton (P)2014 Keith HoughtonListeners also enjoyed...
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What did you like most about Killing Hope?
An absolute roller coaster journey of twists and turns. Thoroughly enjoyable book, which keeps you guessing all the way!What was one of the most memorable moments of Killing Hope?
Now that is a hard question! There were so many great moments that I can't put it down to just one memorable moment... Read the book or list to the Audible version - you will NOT regret it.Have you listened to any of David Doersch’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No I haven't and I did find the read more enjoyable than the audible version. The overall story is so brilliant that I can't take away points, but unfortunately I did personally find David Doersch lacked emotion in his voice, everything seemed to be read on a 'level' and yes I know he was reading a script, but I think its best to try and add to the suspense with your performance in the reading?Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It certainly made me gasp with a few Ewww's! too!Any additional comments?
I love Keith Houghton's writing style and love the idea of the audible book, but think perhaps a different narrator would be better. It is certainly great to have the choice to listen / read. A great thing to have a book read to you when you're driving to while away your time.Superb!
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Slow start but great ending.
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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
No, cos it's now very good.What three words best describe David Doersch’s performance?
MelodramaticAmerican
Earthy
Could you see Killing Hope being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?
Yes, like so many other books of this style it seems to h ave been written with an eye on the big screen. Maybe Jack Nicholson could even make it reasonable.Any additional comments?
An ok book really . The usual serial killer stuff so popular at present but it has a touch ofNoir at times that I quite like . Sadly this is not sustained and it descends into pulp all too often If it lack originality it is easy light listening, good for gardening.
Does the world need another serial killer novel?
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What made the experience of listening to Killing Hope the most enjoyable?
I genuinely didn't have a clue who the killer was.What did you like best about this story?
The story flowed and moved at quite a good pace. No unnecessary padding to make the story longer. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be watching out for further stories from Keith Houghton.Which scene did you most enjoy?
The final scene where you find out who the killed is. Brilliant...I had absolutely no idea whatsoever.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I was shocked at the reveal.Any additional comments?
I can definitely highly recommend this audio book it kept me gripped. I listened to it over a two day period. Wish he'd written more. I'll be watching out for any new novels. Thank you Keith for keeping me entertained.loved this book.
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Would you try another book written by Keith Houghton or narrated by David Doersch?
Probably not another Houghton book but Doersch was good.What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
I found the ending contrived and unconvincingWhat does David Doersch bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
The narration was very well done with convincing American accentsDo you think Killing Hope needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
It is left so a follow up us inevitable which seemed slightly false to me.Any additional comments?
I took exception to the vast number of gumshoe cliches spouted by the lead character. Even "my mouth tasted like something had creapt in and died." It forced me to re-read a Raymond Chandler for wisecracks which still seem fresh.Full of cliches with an unconvincing protagonist
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