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  • Sacrifice

  • DS Heckenburg, Book 2
  • By: Paul Finch
  • Narrated by: Paul Thornley
  • Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (608 ratings)

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Sacrifice

By: Paul Finch
Narrated by: Paul Thornley
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Summary

Innocent people are dying. Who will be next? Find out in the second Detective Mark ‘Heck’ Heckenburg from #1 ebook bestseller Paul Finch.

A vicious serial killer is holding the country to ransom, publicly – and gruesomely – murdering his victims.

When a man is burnt alive on a bonfire, it seems like a tragic Guy Fawkes Night accident. But with the discovery of a young couple on Valentine’s Day – each with an arrow through the heart – something more sinister becomes clear. A ‘calendar killer’ is on the loose.

Detective Mark ‘Heck’ Heckenburg is up against it. With a rising body count and the public’s eyes on him, Heck must find the killer before he executes more victims.

Because this killer has a plan. And nothing will stop him completing it.

A heart-stopping and grisly thriller that will enthral fans of Stuart MacBride and Katia Lief.

©2013 Paul Finch (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Critic reviews

“Edge-of-the-seat reading…Heck is formidable – a British Alex Cross.” THE SUN

“Wonderfully dark and peppered with grim humour. Finch is a born storyteller and writes with the authentic voice of the ex-copper he is.” PETER JAMES

"An ingenious and original plot. Compulsive reading.” RACHEL ABBOTT

“A deliciously twisted and fiendish set of murders and a great pairing of detectives.” STAV SHEREZ

“Avon’s big star…part edge-of-the-seat, part hide-behind-the-sofa! An excellent series.” THE BOOKSELLER

“An explosive thriller that will leave you completely hooked on Heck.” WE LOVE THIS BOOK

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loved it. brilliantly read , the characters come alive. Can't wait to start the next one!

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A good story with many twists and turns.

Loved the story. There were many twists and turns throughout but it keeps the reader engaged.
Heck's character is developing further as more of his history with Jemma is revealed.

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Another listen I couldn't put down

The narrator was again outstanding. The story gripping and hat about believable. The pace was just right. Loved this book and can't wait for the next one.

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Great story

Nights got later and later cause I just had to read one more chapter - think that says a lot about any book😄

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excellent story , excellent narrative

I have read the previous stories, and they have been gripping and have urged me wanting more and more. I shall be purchasing the next stories and any more that are released.

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another great tale from Paul Finch

Paul Thornley takes you on a fast and compelling pace, only he can put so much into a story. I have started to follow both writter and narator as they make a great team.

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Best narrator ever!

Great book whose pace is lightning towards climax. We search for books by narrator as we love this guy and came across "Heck". Listened to lots of Paul Thornley narrations and his accents are brilliant and he makes all characters both young, old, male and female utterly convincing. Check out Jack Nightingale series (Stephen Leather author), also narrated by him.

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Outstanding!

Great story and another brilliant delivery by Paul Thornley.
Compulsory listening right to the end.
Can't wait for the next Paul Finch instalment.

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disturbing

gripping, disturbing, rapidly developing story. i could not stop listening to it. i have enjoyed it very much.

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Fantastic brilliant series of books

Gripping listening Heck keeps you on the edge of your seat Paul Thornly narration is 1st class

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