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Killing the Beasts

DI Spicer, Book 1

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Killing the Beasts

By: Chris Simms
Narrated by: Dean Williamson
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The Commonwealth Games have come to Manchester and the city is buzzing. Caught in the commercial feeding frenzy is Tom Benwell, an advertising executive. But the pressure is getting to Tom - too many deals to make and too many lies to tell. Meanwhile, his friend DI Jon Spicer is on the fast track, showing a love for the job that borders on obsession.

Then, in the aftermath of the Games, a string of brutal murders shatters the city's newfound spirit. Spicer gets the case. Each victim has been murdered in the same grotesque manner, yet the lack of motive leaves the police utterly baffled. With the race on, both men find themselves caught up in a nightmare where the most innocent action can cost the highest price.

©2014 Chris Simms (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedural Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Advertising Scary Suspense

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Critic reviews

"Pacy, gripping and original storytelling." (Yorkshire Post)

"The story’s dramatic events are drawn out, gradually building to a page-turning, heart-stopping – and totally unexpected – ending." (The Book Place)
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The book was very well read. The story was strong and tense. I will look for the author and the reader when choosing another audio book.

The Beasts

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After a sedate start, quickly gives lots of false leads building to a gripping climax.

A slow burning who dunnit that keeps you guessing

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I'm not sure if it was a production decision, reader decision or author decision, but there was no pause or break of any kind when switching points of view, which made it really hard to follow.

good story, though hard to follow

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Chris is a new author to me. Loved the book. Fast paced. Interesting. Twist after twist
Narration excellent. Will now get the next one. Refreshingly different

New author to me. Will get the next one

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It’s a good storyline and I actually think the narrator is the right fit, however I am not sure if the editing is wrong or the way the story has been written in the book. This is what makes the story confusing at times as it jumps from paragraph to paragraph, with a completely different part of the story. Plus there are so many editing issues. I. E. The first victim lives in a house, then later it’s described as her flat? I have listened to a few books recently with many different authors, all of which have obvious editing issues. Though with the audible originals offers it has broadened my range of new authors on my favourite topic Crime and police procedurals.

The editing and narration

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I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the narration which came under fire in previous reviews.

original and clever!

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I wasn't sure about this book, took a while before I got into it but glad I did.

Wasn't sure but glad I continued

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The only thing that spoilt this listen was the way the story kept jumping forward and backwards in a confusing way. If the tale had just been told without the jumping back and forwards I feel it would have been a better tale. The characters are well defined and the pace of the tale is very good. Without a doubt I'll be looking for more of this writer

very good listen

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I was thoroughly engrossed in this story from early on. Enjoyed the realistic depiction of crime and of the attitudes of those involved. The characters felt very real and all too believable. There was enough humour in the book to alleviate the more grim aspects which is also rather true to life, I feel. I'll be very happy to spend more time in the company of Spicer in future books. An added dimension was the setting of Manchester which is well used but I don't think you need to know the city to enjoy the book. The choice of narrator is excellent too. His voice and delivery really suit the story and the characters. Triciax

Engrossing, enjoyable and entertaining tale

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Great characters , great plot ending was like sopranos , didn’t quite understand where the villain came from like I did but could have been more backstory

Great characters

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