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Forced Confessions

Benson and De Vere, Book 3

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Forced Confessions

By: John Fairfax
Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
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William Benson. Criminal barrister. Convicted murderer....

Convicted of murder 16 years ago, William Benson is ostracised by the establishment and his family. Supported by a close-knit group including solicitor Tess de Vere, he's defied them all and opened his own Chambers. Now he faces the case of his life - and the terminal illness of Helen Camberley, who helped him leave his prison life behind.

Jorge Menderez, a doctor from Spain, has been found dead in a deserted warehouse in East London. A troubled man, he'd turned to counsellor Karen Lynwood seeking help. Now Karen's husband, John, is accused of his murder. Who is Menderez, and why did he come to London?

Benson is defending the couple against seemingly impossible odds, while secrets from his own past threaten to overwhelm him....

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"Assured storytelling and highly intriguing moral complexity. I tore through it." (Chris Brookmyre)

"Punchy dialogue and devious plotlines...compelling." (The Times)

"The courtroom scenes are brilliant and Benson really comes alive under pressure. Stubborn, fitful and contradictory, he's a highly individualised creation." (Spectator)

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Satisfying final (?) part of trilogy

Would be five stars but a little longer than it needed to be and Catholic overtones not my pigeon. Overall I'd give the trilogy five though: ingenious legalistic whodunnits, lots of good characters, excellent writing and reading, manages without all the gore that seems necessary to crime novelists

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great book

Interesting main and sub storylines. Great characters. Lots of interesting legal complexities. The whole trilogy well worth a listen.

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Narration that transports the listener

John Fairfax wraps up a fine story with what seems like many hidden truths. The pace, plot line, occasional repetition that joins the three books, and the distinct voices of the characters are all well crafted. The narration by Daniel Weyman is simply superb. One of the best, and there are many good ones bringing audio books to life, that I have ever listened to on Audible.

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Fantastic

This is brilliant. Hope there are a lot more to come. Narration perfect.
Definitely recommend this series. You will not be disappointed

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Very good

Really enjoyed this one - and can highly recommend the series - can’t wait for the next.

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Fabulous- can not wait fir book 4

Loved this book. Perfect conclusion and answers all the questions about Will’s past. Lots left hanging in the balance for book 4.

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Fantastic addition to the series

I'm very much aware that reviews can lead to spoilers, so I shall limit my submission. JF has excelled himself with this instalment. I usually walk whilst listening to audiobooks but this story was so gripping that I also tuned in while I was running, instead of Spotify's "Sounds of the 70s". There are truly sad chapters as well as insight to the legal process. The story is suitable for anyone new to Benson and deVere but I would urge them to treat themselves and start at the beginning. Thank you JF. More please.

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And the next one please

Absolutely loving everything about this series, the narration is just brilliant and John Fairfax leaves me wanting more please

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Just brilliant!

Another great story - William Benson and Tess DeVere make a good team. Hellbent on getting to the truth. Well written and constructed.

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A little confusing but still a great listen

I love this series. The characters are wonderful and the idea of the convicted murderer turning into the courtroom maestro is a good one. There is however a tendency for the end portion of the stories to drag on rather and become a little confusing and I think this third one is a little more so. Absolutely brilliantly read by Daniel Weyman this is certainly still one you should listen to but I'd like to see the stories get tightened up just a little.

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