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A Generation of Vipers

Nell Ward, Book 4

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A Generation of Vipers

By: Sarah Yarwood-Lovett
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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A killer is hiding in plain sight, like a snake in the long grass...

When Dr Nell Ward stumbles across a woman's body amongst the purple heather on Furze Heath, she was on the lookout for nests of poisonous adders.

But something is lurking out here far more dangerous than vipers.

A cold-blooded killer is on the loose and this is not his first victim. As DI James Clark begins to investigate, a pattern emerges pointing towards this being the work of a serial killer. Every victim shares the same physical characteristics - all of which are a match to Nell herself.

As Nell is pulled into a tightly coiled mystery, she can't help feeling someone is tracking her every move...

Can she unmask the murderer before they strike again?

The fourth book in the Nell Ward cosy crime series. A completely gripping cosy mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Robert Thorogood.

©2023 Sarah Yarwood-Lovett (P)2023 Bonnier Books UK Amateur Sleuths Cozy Crime Thrillers Fiction Mystery Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Detective Murder Suspense
Engaging Mystery • Strong Characters • Ecological Insights • Perfect Genre Blend • Excellent Voice Acting
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The narrator is wonderful! She produces realistic characterizations that ignite both your interest and intellect. Her representations of both male and female voices are so good that the listener is entirely sucked into the story and not irritated by the occasional shortcomings of a voice actor. She has thoroughly prepared each character - timbre, emotion,weight and lilt! I’m hooked. Well done!

You need to hear this narrator!

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Yarwood-Lovett has a perfect blend of mystery, romance, and a science lesson in her books. I love hearing the ecology behind the setting while reading the book and at the end. Her passion for the earth is evident.

Love the ecology science lessons

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Another fun mystery with Dr. Nell Ward. I enjoyed learning about adders, reptiles and night jars.

Great Series

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The continuing themes of “does he love me?” “am I good enough” “oh, I feel so guilty” are exhausting. They are at odds with the clever and intelligent competence of our main character, yet she keeps dragging her self down in those themes. Also, the bit about giving us glimpses into the mind of the perpetrator, cleverly using only pronouns, so we have to keep guessing, becomes tedious. That said, I feel like each of the characters were left in a strong place at the end of this one, and hope that they can move forward, solving the mystery and crimes, and not whingeing about themselves.

Excellent narration , characters exhaust me.

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I’ve loved all of these Nell Ward books, and this lastest was just good. Thoroughly enjoyed the story line and the deep character dives.

Another winner

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The range of voices, emotions, and acting of narrator was amazing. Sorry I felt was best of series. Looking forward to next book,

Amazing narrator

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No I was not expecting to review. The app wouldn’t let me exit without writing something.

I’m not sure Vipers

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I’m such a fan of murder mysteries as is, but adding so much detail about creatures in nature is truly the icing on the cake. I’ve listened to all of the Nell Ward books so far, and “the” scene in the car (no spoilers) was so well written I couldn’t stop listening or holding my breath.

LOVE the ecology of it all!

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Spoiler!
The old trope of the main character not listening to people about her safety then getting hurt not once but twice is exhausting. This is supposed to be a smart successful woman. Ugh.
This series could be soooo great. It’s almost there. Trust the readers. At this point this series is hurting my feelings with idiotic characters who are allegedly smart.

Huge eye roll.

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This rating odds not due to the snakes, but to the apparent belief without evidence that criminality is inheritable (down to the characteristics of the victims, apparently) and that harsher sentences not only deter but also prevent crimes.

Worst of the series so far

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