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Dark Crimes

DCI Sophie Allen, Book 1

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Dark Crimes

By: Michael Hambling
Narrated by: Cat Gould
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A young woman's body is discovered on a deserted footpath.

It seems like a simple crime for DCI Sophie Allen and her team to solve. But not when the victim's mother is found strangled the next morning. The case grows more complex as DCI Sophie Allen discovers that the victims had secret histories involving violence and intimidation. There's an obvious suspect, but Detective Allen isn't convinced. Could someone else be lurking in the shadows, someone savagely violent, looking for warped revenge?

Dark Crimes is the first in a series of detective thrillers featuring DCI Sophie Allen, head of the newly formed Violent Crime Unit in Dorset. She is pushed to the limit in her first major case as the team's head.

©2016 Michael Hambling (P)2016 Tantor Crime Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Fiction Detective
Engaging Plot • Interesting Story • Distinct Character Voices • Compelling Mystery • Intriguing Twist • Complex Villain
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The book should have been edited more stringently. The story is okay,but I don’t think the characters are really believable. The narrator is terrible;regardless of the author, I will stay away from anything she narrates!!

Narrator Spoiled Story

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This was a very good story. I did not care for the audiobook's narration at all and it detracted from the book's enjoyment. I also couldn't tell if the poorly written dialogue also contributed to the bad narration. Very possibly.

Like I said, the story itself was interesting. I feel bad when a poor narrator ruins an author's work.

I don't know if I'll read more of this series.

May have been better as a print book

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The first chapter gave the game away. It was made clear to the reader whodunnit. The rest of the book saw the detective - smart, tough, beautiful, sexy, happily married, lovely children, admired by colleagues and intimidating to her superiors - painstakingly looking for clues. If only she read the spoiler info in the first chapter. However I’m still giving this three stars because if your expectations are not too high, it would do to pass a rainy afternoon.

Very predictable

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Didn’t care for the narrator
Almost didn’t finish but the story was good
Probably won’t listen to another by that author unless a different narrator
Shame

Story line was good

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This is hard to listen to, I only got through the first few chapters. This narrator is awful.

Terrible naration

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Normally I listen to my audiobooks while driving. This one captivated me enough that I even had it on at home.I already have book two downloaded & ready to go.

Love the strong female lead. And the excellent na

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Sorry to say but I hated the narrator…thought it was way too fast, and the voice grated on my nerves…other than that I really liked the story!

Good story line, but hated voice

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Would you listen to Dark Crimes again? Why?

No because I want to get to the next book

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dark Crimes?

Was surprised by the actual culprits

Which scene was your favorite?

Favourite scene was when they realised what evidence was planted and what was real

Any additional comments?

I liked the narration, the characters were really different and easy to tell apart

Great Crime drama- good narration

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Grabs your attention from the get-go and never lets go. Gripping and loaded with tension.

Fast-paced and gripping!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Would recommend - well written and spoken. Gateway to a good series.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes! Really scary sociopath villain - hard to track down - who will be the next victim?

Have you listened to any of Cat Gould’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first for me - very good performer and narrator. Good British-style narration. I know one New Z friend who sounds American, and another with a strong Down Under accent. This one sounds like well enunciated British English, and is a good voice actress.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Socio-psycho on the phone to the police.

Any additional comments?

Quite attention-holding.

Well Done And Well Worth Listening To

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