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One of the Good Guys

A Page-Turning Mystery Exploring Gender, Power and the Dark Side of "Nice Guys"

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One of the Good Guys

By: Araminta Hall
Narrated by: Elliot Fitzpatrick, Helen Keeley, Olivia Vinall
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The audiobook is narrated by Elliot Fitzpatrick, Olivia Vinall and Helen Keeley and also features Olivia Dowd, Paul Panting, Joe Gaminara and Heather Long.


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If most men say they’re one of the good guys, then why are so many women afraid to walk alone at night?

Cole is the perfect husband: a romantic, supportive of his wife, Mel’s career, keen to be a hands-on dad, not a big drinker. A good guy.

So when Mel leaves him, he's floored. She was lucky to be with a man like him.

Craving solitude, he accepts a job on the coast and quickly settles into his new life where he meets reclusive artist Lennie.

Lennie has made the same move for similar reasons. She is living in a crumbling cottage on the edge of a nearby cliff. It’s an undeniably scary location, but sometimes you have to face your fears to get past them.

As their relationship develops, two young women go missing while on a walk protesting gendered violence, right by where Cole and Lennie live. Finding themselves at the heart of a police investigation and media frenzy, it soon becomes clear that they don’t know each other very well at all.

This is what happens when women have had enough . . .

©2024 Araminta Hall (P)2024 Macmillan Publishers International Limited Domestic Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense Marriage Fiction Mystery

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Critic reviews

I've been a fan of Araminta’s from the start; she is one of the most daring and intriguing writers working today. Her writing is so addictive, her characters so sharply realized. One of the Good Guys is a resonant, razor-laced and dangerously glittering novel (Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl and Sharp Objects)
Scorching, smart and soaked in feminist rage, this is a suspense that stays with you long after the last page (Ellery Lloyd, author of People Like Her and The Club)
It got me by the throat and wouldn’t let go. It’s creepy, thought-provoking, compelling and so very relevant (Julie Cohen, author of Together, Spirited and Bad Men)
A scintillating thriller and a scorching condemnation of how differently society treats men versus women, especially in the social media age. Cole and Lennie are flawed, complex characters who will stick with you longer after you reach its shocking conclusion. Their relationship will make you reexamine your idea of fear, perception, and public opinion (Kellye Garrett, author of Like A Sister and Missing White Woman)
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Well worth listening to this one, found the recommendation by Richard and Judy’s book club… it’s got some interesting twists to the story!

Story line is an interesting one… thought provoking!

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The Male Voice was annoying story hard to follow. But interesting and v different. Good overall

Complex Storyline

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Guessed some of the outcome and found the media extract annoying! Had to finish the book though!

Annoying

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I’m a great fan of Araminta Hall’s books, and this did not disappoint! I found the audio so realistic it jangled my nerves, because I’ve been on the receiving end of male stalking and violence.

Captivating and topical

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A great premise. This is a clever and engaging story about male violence and the narratives surrounding it.
However, unfortunately the story is let down by the audio performance. The bulk of the book is narrated in a way that gives one of the main characters no resonance or depth. And whoever thought it would be a good idea to include the beep of an email alert/message every time one was read out in the text? This ruined those sections of the book.
I’d advise reading in print rather than listening.

Thought provoking read

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Intriguing story with interesting twists and turns. Great characters brought to life by brilliant writing.

Gripping story

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Intriguing and significantly thought provoking. Challenges so much of what we just accept. What is a good guy?

Profound

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Way to wishy washy for my liking. The narrator really grated on my nerves. Slow story. I gave up.

Couldn’t make it to the end

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A thought provoking, gripping listen. Enjoyed it. Went a little sideways at the end, but still very good. I would definitely recommend this listen.

Gripping.

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Gripping and I thought maybe a bit predictable. But it’s defo not predictable. It’s very thought provoking right till the very end. Performances were excellent. But I can’t say that I enjoyed it. But it has given me a lot to think about. And I’d just like to say that altho it’s difficult to define what is and isn’t “art”. This story’s concept of art has also given me food for thought. I have to say it’s very original so be prepared for something very different!

Thought provoking and disturbing.

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