A deep, engaging listen

I became as deeply engaged with this Simon Serrailler book as with the first.
Susan Hill creates complex believable characters. There are no trite fixes to the storyline. Although this works as a stand alone book it is greater for being part of a series & I am planning to get the next one
The narration by Steven Pacey is clear & well differentiated.
A gripping listen

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Excellent

Really enjoying this series. Loved susan hill as an author for a while but stumbled across these books by accident on a long drive for work. Am smitten!

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I am not convinced...

After reading No 1 I felt a bit cheated - who was the acupuncturist writing to? Why and what was the actual point of Freya dying and the introduction of Diana. After No 2 I agree with Cat completely regarding the odd emotions (without reason as far as we know) of 'Si' but find the silly reactions of Diana implausible and unattractive- monied or not. It seems like there are just too many themes going on around an insular and selfish man! Not convinced to move any further with this particular series.

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Loved it

I initially downloaded this due to being in love with Stephen Paceys narration, and I’d never heard of the author. Despite some of the medical nonsense in it (I’m a Dr and some of it grated) the story and writing and pace we’re wonderfully judged and such an original direction in a ‘murder mystery’. Although there’s not the typical ‘ta-da’ moment- there’s plenty of red herrings and plot twists and the ending is satisfying and a great set up to the rest of the series- which I shall start on immediately. 😊

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Contains strong language

This is the second book by this author I have bought. I find Susan Hill's books engaging, full of suspense and her character's real.

But I was very disappointed in the amount of foul language in this book, which was absent from the first book. It's especially offensive in an audio book as you can't just skim over it as you can when you are reading. It really puts me off an author. I shall give her third book a try, but if it's more of the same, then I'll abandon this author. A great pity.

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Disturbing

My second Susan Hill book,I nearly did not finish the book due to the disturbing subject of child abduction. It made you think about your own children/grandchildren and I found it quite thought provoking and a what if scenario
I can not recommend it even though I have awarded it four stars and leave it to the reader to decide if that makes sense.

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I was hooked from the start!

I enjoy listening to the audio books by Susan Hill.
Characters are in depth and colourful .
I look forward to the next book in this series.

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Honest and enjoyable

The story seemed real,not flashy or unbelievable. Not to much flowery descriptions of places and people. Just really good listen. Looking forward to the next story in the series. Steven Pacey my favorite story teller. He was the reason I found Susan Hill book's.

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Another Author to add to my list

This is my second Simon Serrailler story and I'm thoroughly enjoying these books.
With each new book you get to know and engage with the characters who are complex, and believable.
Really engrossing stories, and although classed as detective mysteries they also explore social decisions, human nature, morals and the trials of everyday life.

As with life not all stories have a happy ending with all the loose ends tied up.

Great narration by Steven Pacey, on to the next one.

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was hoping for a happier ending to this one

loved the first book even though was disappointed everyone was killed off l. But to not give any books Happy endings is starting to put me off. Will try the next book but if ends the same that will be it for me with this author

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