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The Institution
- By: Helen Fields
- Narrated by: Genevieve Swallow
- Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 116
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 109
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Story4 out of 5 stars 109
On a locked ward in the world’s highest-security prison hospital for the criminally insane, a nurse has been murdered and her newborn baby kidnapped. A ransom must be paid, and the clock is ticking. Forensic profiler Dr Connie Woolwine is renowned for her ability to get inside the mind of a murderer. Now she must go deep undercover among the most deranged and dangerous men on earth, and use her unique skills to find the baby–before it’s too late.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not Helen Fields best work
- By Joan on 20-05-23
- The Institution
- By: Helen Fields
- Narrated by: Genevieve Swallow
Horrowing, but brilliantly written
Reviewed: 02-12-23
This book brought to mind Stephen King's book, the Institute, but the story is totally different. I didn't guess the end of this one, and there were many twists and turns throughout the story. I don't read this author as much as I should, and I will definitely now put Helen Fields on my favourite author list.
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Jojo
- Finally Home - My Story
- By: Johannes Radebe
- Narrated by: Johannes Radebe
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 458
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 453
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Story5 out of 5 stars 453
In 2019, Johannes Radebe became the first male dancer to perform in heels in Strictly Come Dancing history. Wearing black patent leather boots, Johannes danced with a red 'Pose' fan to a rendition of Blondie's Rapture. Two years on, Johannes was part of only the second same-sex pair on the show, dancing with Great British Bake-Off winner, John Whaite and though they were runners up and the response from the UK public was overwhelmingly positive, Johannes still faced abuse that highlighted the continuing fight against homophobia and racism.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I have no words
- By Lynne on 20-11-23
- Jojo
- Finally Home - My Story
- By: Johannes Radebe
- Narrated by: Johannes Radebe
Refreshing, and sad in places
Reviewed: 02-12-23
Being an ardent Strictly fan, I had to read this, and Jojo is one of my favourite dancers. I had to weep when I heard his early life story, and burts of pride as he learned to dance. He has an endearing joy within his heart, which comes out into his words as he reads. I hope he writes more, going into more detail, and I will definitely read that as well.
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Uppercut
- John Milton Series, Book 22
- By: Mark Dawson
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 325
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 303
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 303
John Milton is working in a hotel kitchen while searching for information on the Group Fifteen agent who betrayed him in Russia. His plans are upended when a deadly shooting places an innocent young girl in his path. Aided by an enigmatic woman he meets in the hotel, he rescues the girl and plunges headfirst into a deadly feud between two criminal families feuding in the run-up to a high-stakes MMA fight. In the underbelly of the city, where alliances are as brittle as glass, Milton must navigate through treacherous secrets and betrayals.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An unusual Milton
- By k pius on 02-12-23
- Uppercut
- John Milton Series, Book 22
- By: Mark Dawson
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
Another exciting episode for John Milton
Reviewed: 02-12-23
Mark Dawson never disappoints, each Milton book gets better with every title. This time, once more, it;s a race for his life, while helping others to hold on to their lives. I listened this is in a little over 24 hours adter buying it. I know that the next book will be just as exciting, and each one that comes out is better than the one that came before. Once I have listened, I am a little disappointed that I didn't make it last longer.
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Death of a Traitor
- Hamish Macbeth, Book 35
- By: M.C. Beaton
- Narrated by: David Monteath
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 48
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Story5 out of 5 stars 48
A missing person report is not usually something that Hamish Macbeth sees as cause for undue distress. Should a child or a vulnerable person vanish, it's an urgent matter that needs to be treated seriously, but in Macbeth's experience, most other people who go missing tend to turn up again before long. So when Kate Hibbert disappears after having last been seen struggling along the road with a heavy suitcase, he is convinced she has gone travelling and reluctantly goes through the motions of investigating.
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5 out of 5 stars
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As brilliant as ever!
- By Lou Lou on 02-04-23
- Death of a Traitor
- Hamish Macbeth, Book 35
- By: M.C. Beaton
- Narrated by: David Monteath
Excitement for Hamish, and a new friend
Reviewed: 07-02-23
This lovely, lively story sees Hamish getting shot at on a beach, a far cry from the benign thefts in his village. It's a book that flows seamlessly, and entertains from beginning to end.
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The Last Remains
- The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries, Book 15
- By: Elly Griffiths
- Narrated by: Jane McDowell
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 895
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 818
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Story5 out of 5 stars 816
When builders renovating a café in King's Lynn find a human skeleton behind a wall, they call for DCI Harry Nelson and Dr Ruth Galloway. Ruth is preoccupied with the threatened closure of her department and by her ever-complicated relationship with Nelson. However, she agrees to look at the case. Ruth sees at once that the bones are modern. They are identified as the remains of Emily Pickering, a young archaeology student who went missing in the 1990s. Emily attended a course run by her Cambridge tutor. Suspicion falls on him and also on another course member - Ruth's friend Cathbad.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It couldn't have ended any other way.
- By E Granton on 03-02-23
- The Last Remains
- The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries, Book 15
- By: Elly Griffiths
- Narrated by: Jane McDowell
A brilliant episode for Ruth, Nelson and Kate
Reviewed: 07-02-23
It seems like an age since the previous book, but it was every bit as good. It was lovely to get answers from the earlier books, which made it all the more fulfilling. I can't wait until the next time.
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The Lost Apothecary
- By: Sarah Penner
- Narrated by: Sarah Cullum
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 445
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 419
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Story4 out of 5 stars 419
Hidden in the depths of 18th-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary’s fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious 12-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Awful Awful Awful recording of the narration
- By Deborah on 17-10-21
- The Lost Apothecary
- By: Sarah Penner
- Narrated by: Sarah Cullum
Unique, and brilliant
Reviewed: 15-01-23
Somewhat in the vein of Barbara Erskine, this historical mystery is so good. it is very well written, and the storyline is brilliant. I will definitely read more by this author. Extremely well performed.
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The Railway Detective's Christmas Case
- The Railway Detective, Book 20
- By: Edward Marston
- Narrated by: Sam Dastor
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 34
December 1864. As a cold winter wind scours the Worcestershire countryside, an excursion train comes through a tunnel in the Malvern Hills, only to be confronted by a blockage on the line ahead. The driver manages to slow the train down so that the impact is minimised, but the passengers are alarmed. The first person to alight is Cyril Hubbleday, the man in charge of the excursion. He walks to the front of the locomotive—and, as he is talking to the driver, fireman and guard, he is shot dead by a sniper.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant writer
- By Chris elmes on 24-07-23
- The Railway Detective's Christmas Case
- The Railway Detective, Book 20
- By: Edward Marston
- Narrated by: Sam Dastor
One of my favourite in this series
Reviewed: 09-12-22
You get all of the regular cast that we all know and love, plus the miscreants. The story flows along seamlessly with plenty of twists in the plot. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Agatha Raisin: Hot to Trot
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Penelope Keith
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 501
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 451
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 450
Private Detective Agatha Raisin immerses herself in the glittering lifestyle of the fabulously wealthy when Sir Charles Fraith is accused of murder - and Agatha is named as his accomplice! A high-society wedding, a glitzy masked ball and an introduction to the world of international show-jumping, where the riders are glamorous, the horses are beautiful and intrigue runs deep, leave Agatha with a list of suspects as long as a stallion's tail.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Agatha fans -Skip the Foreward and read when you have finished the book
- By KI Girl on 05-10-20
- Agatha Raisin: Hot to Trot
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Penelope Keith
Another enjoyable episode
Reviewed: 28-11-22
I was so sad to hear of M C Beaton's passing, but glad to know its not the end of Agatha for the time being. I enjoy the stories somuch, and this one is no exception
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Courtiers
- By: Valentine Low
- Narrated by: Valentine Low
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 384
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 347
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Story4 out of 5 stars 346
The question of who is entrusted to guide the royals has never been more vital, and yet the task those courtiers face has never been more challenging. With a cloud hanging over Prince Andrew, as well as Harry and Meghan's departure from royal life, the complex relationship between modern courtiers and royal principals has been exposed to global scrutiny. Courtiers pulls back the veil to reveal an ever-changing system of complex characters, shifting values and a battle of ideas over what the future of the institution should be.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Horrible breathy, gulping voice
- By Amazon Customer on 07-10-22
- Courtiers
- By: Valentine Low
- Narrated by: Valentine Low
Not a patch on'Revenge'.
Reviewed: 09-10-22
I expected this to tell me something interesting about the people who worked at the Palace, and interesting aspects of their role within it. Sadly it was somewhat boring, going round in circles and saying not very much at all.
Tom Bowers book, Revenge, has a lot more interest in it, and much more interesting.
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The Creek
- By: LJ Ross
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,322
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,128
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,115
Kate Irving arrives at her grandfather’s cottage at Frenchman’s Creek in the dead of night with her young son, a small suitcase and little else. Its scattered community of fishermen, farmers, artists and jetsetters barely bat an eyelid, because theirs is a rarefied world, tucked beneath the lush forest that lines the banks of the Helford Estuary, deep in the heart of Cornwall, where life is slow and people generally mind their own business. Unless, of course, your grandfather happens to be a pillar of the local community....
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3 out of 5 stars
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So predictable
- By howgego? on 22-09-22
- The Creek
- By: LJ Ross
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
Just brilliant!
Reviewed: 23-09-22
I have read everything bt LJ Ross, and her writing never gets old. Yet another brilliant read.
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