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If I Should Die
- Narrated by: Will Rycroft
- Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins
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Summary
The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of If I Should Die, the astounding debut from British author Matthew Frank. Read by the actor Will Rycroft.
It begins with vicious, apparently motiveless attacks on down and outs in South London. But when one of the homeless victims dies from his wounds, it's murder.... For the Met investigation team's newest member, Joseph Stark, death is already all too familiar. Injured in an attack that killed his fellow soldiers and tortured by nightmares since he returned, Afghan veteran Stark has enough on his hands just trying to recover without enduring the scrutiny and sideways glances of his new colleagues. The drink and painkillers he's leaning on to keep going aren't helping. And there's only so long he can ignore the efforts of the Ministry of Defence to speak to him.
When one of the victims of the attacks fights back it's soon clear that there's much more at stake than gangs preying randomly on society's weakest members. But as Stark hunts down the truth - and the rotten heart of the crimes - his own strength is fading. It seems that the ex-soldier's determination to see justice done may not, this time, be enough to carry him through.
If I Should Die is the first title in a new crime series, and outstanding characterization, pitch-perfect dialogue, and precision plotting mark out Matthew Frank as a debut writer to watch. With the introduction of series character and ex-soldier police detective Joseph Stark, fans of Ian Rankin's Rebus novels will be hooked from the word go.
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- mrs k. s. adams
- 14-04-22
Brilliant!
I read the first 2 books ages ago and had discovered a 3rd one.
I decided to see if on audio as I enjoyed them so much . Unfortunately only book 1 is on audible so far but I loved it .
The book is moving and yet there is plenty of humour as you get to know and care about the characters . Just download it -you won’t be disappointed !
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- Mel F
- 07-07-22
Fantastic performance by William Rycroft bringing a well written book to life!
I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of this book and how it explored PTSD and the difficult transition from soldier to civilian living. Outstanding performance by the narrator particularly in the interview scenes.
I am hoping that the next two books will be on here soon…I’d happily read the paperbacks but I’d be even happier to hear William Rycroft reprise Joseph Stark!!
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- Colette
- 01-10-15
I hope this is the start of a long series
This one got me hooked straight away with well drawn characters and a quickly developing plot. I really didn't want it to end and will wait impatiently for the next in the series. The narrator does a great job making this one of my favourite listens of this year.
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- janice
- 14-10-15
If it wasn't for Fran this would be a good read.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
No.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Unlikeable character Fran is impatient, bad tempered, judgemental and thoughtless with Stark. The toe-curling banter between the two is overworked and superfluous to story.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The scenes where the police are interviewing the young suspects. Fantastic narrator.
Do you think If I Should Die needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
I think the author has potential to write a really good thriller.
Any additional comments?
No.
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