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Luther: The Calling

By: Neil Cross
Narrated by: David Bauckham
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Meet Detective Chief Inspector John Luther. He's a murder detective. He's brilliant; he's intense; he's instinctive. And yet there are rumours that DCI Luther is bad - not corrupt, but tormented.

The first in a new series of novels featuring DCI John Luther takes us into Luther's past and into his mind. It is the story of the case that tore his personal and professional relationships apart, and propelled him over the precipice.

©2011 Neil Cross (P)2011 W F Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime
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I decided to read this before starting to watch the BBC TV series with Idris Elba. There is a lot to like about this book, the characters on the police side are well formed, the performance is solid and the pacing is good.

My understanding of the tv series is that Luther pushes the boundaries and is a dark character and given this book is written after the tv series to try and explain (prologue) the Luther character I think the author has gone overboard in the violence and nature of the crime Luther is investigating which detracts from the story (and I have read a lot of crime novels).

A very dark introduction to Luther

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What made the experience of listening to Luther: The Calling the most enjoyable?

Well done on Luthers voice.great prequel to the show and gives good insight to the first episode of the first season

What other book might you compare Luther: The Calling to and why?

Don't know but it makes you squirm. Quite graphic detail of how he kills the baby sitter and the family and kids. Not for faint hearted. I like some sick stuff but this was just on my threshold. Be warned but great if you love the show

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

Luther voice was spot on and being a fan of the show you can imagine it very well

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Extreme squirming while driving. The kill scenes shouldn't be played out loud with kids or girlfriend in the car

Any additional comments?

Great for fans.

brings Luther to life. great prequel to the show

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