Only the Innocent
DCI Tom Douglas, Book 1
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Kristin Atherton
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Rachel Abbott
About this listen
A man is dead.
The killer is a woman.
But what secrets lie beneath the surface - so dark that a man has to die?
Women are rarely cold-blooded killers. But when famous philanthropist Hugo Fletcher is found dead, there is no doubt in anybody's mind that the killer is a woman. And it is clear from the precision of the planning that this was no crime of passion. It was an execution.
The victim was revered the world over for his charitable work with trafficked Eastern European prostitutes, and as at least one of these girls is missing, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is certain that there has to be a connection.
But nothing is as it appears on the surface. A web of complex relationships is gradually revealed and it seems that everybody has something to hide. As each horrific secret is exposed, Tom Douglas begins to realise that this is much more than a simple murder case. And he has a terrible dilemma to face - whether to punish the guilty, or protect the innocent.
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- Mrs C
- 30-07-22
INTRIGUING BUT AT TIMES QUITE DARK
I have listened to all but 3 of the books in the DI Tom Douglas series and ironically, book 1, where the stories began, was on that list! When I saw it in the £3 sale I had to snap it up.
Only the Innocent is quite unique compared to the other books in the series. I'm used to hearing Lisa Coleman narrate the books and although this narrator did a great job, it just didn't feel like a Tom Douglas book without Lisa's voice telling the story and also, the style of writing feels a little different too.
I did however still thoroughly enjoy the story and was gripped from the beginning. The story is interesting, cleverly plotted and well researched but I must warn others that there could be triggers here for anyone who has suffered domestic or sexual abuse of any kind.
If these trigger warnings do not apply to you, I'd just say be prepared for a few parts of the book to be quite dark but they are handled sensitively and do not in anyway promote abuse of any kind.
So glad I now know how the Tom Douglas books started and I'm looking forward to listening to the final 2 books that I need to listen to in order to complete the series.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-03-23
Absolutely brilliant
Absolutely brilliant book I could not understand why I seen a 1 star review, I’m so so sooooooo glad I ignored that review and gave this a chance and yes this book is fantastic. I enjoyed everything about this, I couldn’t wait to get home get everything done and relax with headphones on into the world of this mystery.
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- Rachel M.
- 31-01-22
Brilliant!!
This book kept me gripped from start to finish. The mounting sense of dread and horror was sustained right up until all the disturbing facts had finally been revealed. This was definitely a book that would have you questionning your own sensibilities, and what you would do in the same situation!
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- Nomadicdragon
- 22-05-22
oh my....
I really want to give this audiobook a 7 star rating for both its storyline and its performance - both were incredible. when a book keeps me awake till nearly 3 in the morning because, at bedtime, I just have to finish it (and there's 3 hours left) and I find I have tears running down my cheeks for the last 5 minutes it has to be compelling, well written, well read and utterly heart wrenching - but so possibly real.
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- Phatmatt54
- 12-08-22
Wonderful narration
The reader was wonderful with different voices for each character story was exemplary look forward to more books in the series
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- Gillian
- 25-06-23
Outstanding.
I listened to ‘The Back Road’ years ago, not realising it was the second book in the series. I wasn’t blown away at the time and didn’t bother to listen to further books in the series. Years on, I decided to start with the first in the series and am kicking myself at waiting so long. This is such a good story; well told and well narrated, although Hugo’s voice characterisation did grate a bit. I’m going to give The Back Road’ another go and I’m looking forward to a Rachel Abbott marathon over the coming days.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-06-23
Absolutely thrilling!
I love this book and I’m about to download the next one on the series! Gripping and so well written.
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- The Crafty Monkey
- 25-04-22
Loved this first book in a new series
Loved this even tho I guessed who had dunnit. Not sure about the ending. I won’t say more than that so as not to spoil it. The characters were good and likeable and the narration was brill. On to read the next one.
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- lady em
- 26-01-24
Gripping story, excellent narration, sympathetic characters.
I couldn't put this book down. Many years ago I was trapped in a marriage with a controlling and coercive man. The situation was not quite so extreme so I didn't have to take such serious remedial action although there were many times I wished I had. The story was well told and I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Brilliant!
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- Anonymous User
- 29-07-24
Great story!
In all honesty I was a little disheartened when I purchased this audiobook, I had read some of the reviews and had thought it was going to be different. I carried on listening though and by chapter 5 I was hooked, the story builds nicely with twists added well before it could start dragging out. The narrator is brilliant, and does the different characters superbly. Book 2 is downloading as I write this!!
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