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  • Somebody I Used to Know

  • By: David Bell
  • Narrated by: Andy Paris
  • Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (3,495 ratings)

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Somebody I Used to Know

By: David Bell
Narrated by: Andy Paris
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Publisher's summary

The breakout author of The Forgotten Girl and Cemetery Girl, "one of the brightest and best crime fiction writers of our time" (Suspense Magazine) delivers a new novel about a man who is haunted by a face from his past.

When Nick Hansen sees the young woman at the grocery store, his heart stops. She is the spitting image of his college girlfriend, Marissa Minor, who died in a campus house fire 20 years earlier. But when Nick tries to speak to her, she acts skittish and rushes off.

The next morning the police arrive at Nick's house and show him a photo of the woman from the store. She's been found dead, murdered in a local motel, with Nick's name and address on a piece of paper in her pocket. Convinced there's a connection between the two women, Nick enlists the help of his college friend, Laurel Davidson, to investigate the events leading up to the night of Marissa's death. But the young woman's murder is only the beginning...and the truths Nick uncovers may make him wish he never doubted the lies.

©2015 David J. Bell (P)2015 Recorded Books
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Suspense...what's next?? Not what you think!

Would you consider the audio edition of Somebody I Used to Know to be better than the print version?

The print might be okay, but I enjoyed listening to Nick think things out in his head and the narration was pleasing to listen to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite was Nick, but I also liked Detective Reese...he sounded "crusty"....a real cop.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Nick "got" Heather after all those years!

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

It's like Grisham meets Harry Bosch!

Any additional comments?

So many surprises....never saw some of them coming. Wow! It's a great read!

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A nice drama

It's a nice story, nice plot etc. I don't have strong feelings about it and I think the author went overboard trying bend everything into a twist but it was still enjoyable.

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Someone I Used to Know

this book was very interesting took a little bit to get into. it was a little long but it was very intriguing I see some places that could be convinced but overall I really like the book. other than I don't like cussing but I guess some people's intelligence just can't get past that thank people want to hear it I am not one of them

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Lots of Twists & Turns

I really enjoyed this book. I knew right from the beginning how it would end, but I was wrong! Every time I thought I had things figured out, the story would turn and go in a different direction. I'm not going to give anything away in this review because I hope you'll listen to it too.

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A pretty good read

While the plot got a little far-fetched, the very good narration and the pacing kept this story moving interestingly along. One of my better recent selections, and very good for a long drive or a day in the garden.

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Good mystery

Really enjoyed this mystery and recommend it for listening. I didn't figure things out as I usually do!

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Meh

Overall, this was a pretty good mystery,but it dragged in the middle and took a little too long to get to the point.

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Twists and Turns abound in this thriller 4 Stars

The narrator for this audiobook was absolutely outstanding. His voice rose and fell at all the right moments, his pacing was excellent and at no point did I struggle to understand him. I rate the narration at 5 out of 5 Stars. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The story itself was very intriguing. I thought I had it all figured out right from the beginning, but I was wrong.There are multiple twists and turns in this book and you will find yourself rethinking everything you thought you knew.

I recommend this audiobook to listeners looking to be entertained and intrigued. I rate the audiobook overall as 4 out of 5 Stars. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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You never know what to think if.......

you see someone who looks just like your (first love) girlfriend of 20 years ago, who is dead!
Has your past caught up to you.....is it cosmic karma? Nick will soon find out.... but in the meantime is suspected of murder, plays detective and solves the crime(s)!
Because you know the police can't! (ha) Yes, you have to suspend belief a bit, but its all good! A great 'what if' tale, great narration and characters.

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Painful at times

Would you try another book from David Bell and/or Andy Paris?

No to David Bell - yes to Andy

Would you ever listen to anything by David Bell again?

No

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

NA

Any additional comments?

Slow moving tale about a guy who loved a girl in college.

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