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Disappointed. Seemed kind of stupid and had quite a few holes in the story.

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-17-24

I didn't really like this one that much. I felt the first two books in the series had much better plot twists to them. Here I figured out who the killer was quite early and was disappointed in "how" and why the murder was committed. It was just too convnient and didn't really make sense. Additionally, the murder seemed quite a harsh punishment given the victim's transgressions toward the murderer. I think the author should have gone into much greater detail to develop the victim's pathology more deeply as a motive for the murder. From what was written, it seemed unnecessary for the acts committed. Plus, I don't believe that the cops- the highly competent detective assigned to the case - would have so easily accepted the confession given today's forensic capabilities. Finally, wrapping up the story using the epilog seemed like a lazy way to end it. Maybe the author just got tired and bored with the characters and wanted to quickly finish this book.

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This story sucked.

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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-16-24

He's obviously gay even though the author never acknowledged it openly. I guess that's what they did in the 1950's. He's also a sponge. I don't know what the hell his talent was. This was a waste of my time. How this became a movie I'll never understand. Boring. I couldn't wait for it to end

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one must be an insomniac to stay with this book.

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-11-24

this book is long and plotting. takes until the third act for anything really to start happening. overall the story was only okay. it was difficult to realize what the hell was happening through the first 2/3 of the book. also the first two-thirds of the book really didn't help to set up the end very much. you got to be an insomniac just stick with this book. beginning of the book spends a whole lot of time on character development, for the most part that really could be left out when the end of the story comes around. I would not recommend this book.

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Takes a while to get going; narrator sucks!

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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-10-23

If you can make it thru the first 24 chapters (90+ total) you'll enjoy this one. The story doesn't seem to go anywhere until chapter 25; even though I'd figured out the plot line in about chapter 2!

Additionally, the narrator's mind-numbing, plodding, monotone interpretation of the lead male detective (and other male characters) left me contemplating smashing my head against the wall! It wasn't until I increased the playback speed to 130% that I could stand to continue listening.

Gotta say that I was suspicious, but never really saw the ending coming. Nice twist.

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Better story.

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Reviewed: 04-01-22

enjoyed the story from K L Slater as it actually had a point to it.

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I need more!

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-30-22

Love this series! Funny and great premise. But the cliffhanger at end of #5 sucks! Don't leave me hangin'!!!!

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Very good!

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-24-22

Enjoyed this immensely. Suspenseful, insightful, entertaining. It keep me glued to the story; I couldn't stop listening.

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5/5

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Reviewed: 03-14-22

Loved it. Loved all five books. Hoping there might be a sixth or seventh book coming, but I don't know where else the author can go.

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Beatrice Dark Audiobook By Louis Nowra cover art

Body Heat. Australian Style

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-15-22

Loved it! Never saw the ending coming. Great story! Would love to see it as a movie...although the gay subplot andp twists seem unnecessary.

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Loved it!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-22-22

I started out listening to the Cavendish and Walker series and really enjoy that. I was curious what this one would be like and I found that I like it even more! I find the Birdie character very relatable with her quirks and idiosyncrasies and Seb is a great straight man but not quite as uptight as Dr. Cavendish in C & W. I'm eager to hear in which direction this pair will go. I can't wait until the next book comes out!

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