Brilliant story - kept me listning

Fantastic book. I kept thinking "oh it's obvious, I know who did it". No it's not! Twists and turns. A little graphic in parts. When the narrator was just reading the main part she was really annoying, and I wanted her to just get on with it and don't;' try to b so precise! Otherwise, highly recommend.

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Awful narrator.

This book was totally ruined by the narrator who read like she was reading to a reception class! Every word was artificially enunciated and she read really, really slowly.
The story was a good one, but the "shocking twist" was predictable, so not as gripping as I'd hoped.

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Terrible narration

This book annoyed me intensely because whilst the story was gripping & interesting, the narration was very poor & stilted & therefore difficult to listen to. I listened til the end but couldn’t hear it again. It may have been poor editing, but the emphasis on words was all wrong, like listening to a 7 year old, who hasn’t yet learned to scan ahead when reading aloud. A real shame, as it was an intriguing plot.

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The darkest lies

This was an excellent tale and the Fen landscape was a great stage set for the action. Characterisation was believable and beautifully crafted. Very much enjoyed this realistic peak into a mother's love.

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defintely worth a listen

was a good book. I persinall got the twist quite early in. but it didn't ruin the story. confusing at times as to who was speaking/ whose chapter.
would recommend it.

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Wow.. Thrilled and Chilled in equal measures

Well, what can I say? This is the first book by Barbara Copperthwaite I have read and I can say it was incredible.
The storyline is flawless, told from a Mothers point of view, a Mother who is desperate yet unfailing in her quest to uncover the truth behind a horrific attack on her teenage daughter Beth.
As the chillingly realistic tale unfolds the reader is only left to gasp out loud.
The ending, oh my days, the ending, as terrifying as it is, made me want to punch the air in triumph.
I absolutely LOVED this book and cannot recommend it highly enough.

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Wow!

Could not put this book down. Incredible twists and turns! Would thoroughly recommend this book to all that love a dark tale.

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Ruined by the most irritating narration

I really persevered with this book as the story was quite good. Definitely not "gripping" nor very 'psychological.'
I listen to 5 or so audiobooks per week but just could not bear the narrator's style. Over emphasis of every consonant as if it was being read as a lesson in English to language students was just unbearable and completely unnatural.
I highly recommend listening to the sample before purchase.

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Slow but worth it

I found this story really slow, I stuck with it longer than I really wanted to because I wanted to know who the assailant was. The readers voice was a little bit annoying. I found the way the author kept repeating 'Beth' in the mother's thoughts tiresome.
Overall though, I thought it was well written. The twist is unexpected and the book has a satisfying end.

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Brilliant!

Really enjoyed this book. A great amount of suspense and intrigue and a story that never gives up. Loved every minute. Will definitely be downloading more books by this author.

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