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Behind Dead Eyes

By: Howard Linskey
Narrated by: Kieran Bew
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Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Behind Dead Eyes by Howard Linskey, read by Kieran Bew.

A Mystery Victim

A corpse is found, its identity extinguished in the most shocking manner imaginable. Detective Ian Bradshaw can't catch the killer if no one can ID the victim. Out there, somewhere, a missing young woman may hold the answers.

A Secret Web

Journalist Helen Norton is about to uncover a massive criminal conspiracy. She just needs the final piece of the puzzle. Soon she will learn the price of the truth.

An 'Innocent' Killer

True-crime writer Tom Carney receives letters from a convicted murderer who insists he is innocent. His argument is persuasive - but psychopaths are often said to be charming....

What is the dark thread running through these crimes?

©2016 Howard Linskey (P)2016 Penguin Audio Crime Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Private Investigators Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction

Critic reviews

Praise for Howard Linskey: "One of the best new writers around. This is a must-read series." (Mark Billingham)
"Linskey has taken a sharp swerve towards the big time.... He has elevated his writing to a level of complexity and humanity seldom approached by British writers previously. A new name on our criminal horizon." (Maxim Jakubowski)
"This is lacerating fare that makes most current crime fiction look like thin gruel." (Financial Times)
"Brilliant.... This is first class stuff, an unstoppable tale, a real page-turner not to be missed." (Sarah Broadhurst)
"Linskey delivers a flawless feel for time and place, mixed with unrelenting pace." [The Times (Top Five Thrillers of the Year)]
"Immensely satisfying, utterly compelling. Prepare to add another name to your must-read list." (Eva Dolan)
Intertwined Plots • Unexpected Twists • Engaging Narration • Intriguing Storyline • Multiple Story Plots
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A good story, so worth buying. But the narrator got on my nerves. He was easy to listen to, just that he would not pause between new scenes. He would transition into the next scene like it was the next line.You had to picture even harder where he was up to. Where we had left off with that scene. Extraordinary,considering the editors could have made this happen. Or for a man who is supposed to be a professional.
However it was a good story.

Annoying Narrator!

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It would be n8ce if there was a slight gap between the change of character or venue. It is extremely annoying!

engineering or narration?

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Mr Linskey has a talent for maintaining multiple story plots within one story. He writes about the worst of crimes without the gore. His characters are flawed, vulnerable and real. Cannot wait for the next in the series.

Another Grand Linskey Story

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Four stars might be a TAD too many stars. The writing is not "great." However, when I run to download another book by the same author I feel I cannot give it any less. Two mysteries. One theme. Nicely done.

Kept me hooked

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Such a confusing, busy book left me wondering how many plots and subplots I'd missed while lamenting how boring the whole book seemed. Now I think this should be one I reread because the ending (s) actually left me shaken. So, for those who like true mystery here's your soon to be cult classic.

3

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The narrator's sonorous voice and weak story didn't work for me. Maybe someone else will enjoy?

Had to return :(

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If you could sum up Behind Dead Eyes in three words, what would they be?

Nothing's as it seems!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Helen, she's got a lot of b****! A good strong woman/ reporter!

What does Kieran Bew bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

As always, with a "good narrator" they bring the characters to life, without you even realizing it. They slide effortlessly back and forth from character to character and you're engrossed in the story, not thinking about how the narrator is doing a lousy on that character!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I hate this ? I think "Behind Dead Eyes" is a great title. It caught my attention right away!!!!

Any additional comments?

Great beginning, three excellent plots intertwined within each other. Excellent characters! Ending a little weak!

Behind Dead Eyes

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I found the story intriguing, but I had a difficult time following the narrator. I love Irish accents and I always thought that I could listen to an Irish person read the phone book! Unfortunately, this book proved my theory wrong.

It was hard to distinguish between characters and the pace and flow of scenes (or even sentences) were sometimes strangely disjointed. I typically listen while commuting, so I rely on smooth and nuanced narration to help me keep in track of the plot.

I enjoyed what I was able to follow in the story, and I may try the book again in print form.

Terrible narration

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A riveting and complex procedural whodunit of an alliance of journalists and policemen unravelling crime in Northeast England. Very enjoyable.

The narration is quite good, except for extremely short pauses between sections.

Coppers and rogue journalists vs corrupt politicos

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What can I say besides this being a masterpiece. the twists in the story taking the expected and making it unexpected. While this is the second book in the series it was my first glimpse into the world of Ian Bradshaw, Tom carney, and Helen Norton. The story of the burned girl, the missing girl, and an innocent man trapped in prison (innocent of Murder) had me wanting to continue to follow the characters journey. Also what more can I say for Kieran Bew? his narration is amazing. I love his narration.

amazing story and narrator

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