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  • Something to Hide

  • A Lynley Novel
  • By: Elizabeth George
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 21 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,198 ratings)

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Something to Hide

By: Elizabeth George
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Publisher's summary

An Instant New York Times Bestseller!

Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George.

When a police detective is taken off life support after falling into a coma, only an autopsy reveals the murderous act that precipitated her death. She'd been working on a special task force within North London's Nigerian community, and Acting Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley is assigned to the case, which has far-reaching cultural associations that have nothing to do with life as he knows it. In his pursuit of a killer determined to remain hidden, he's assisted by Detective Sergeants Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata. They must sort through the lies and the secret lives of people whose superficial cooperation masks the damage they do to one another.

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Critic reviews

"In Something to Hide, Elizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery starring Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley of New Scotland Yard.”—The New York Times Book Review

“Another reliable presence in best-sellerdom.”—Elisabeth Egan, The New York Times

“Superlative . . . This is a memorable addition to [the Inspector Lynley] series.”—Publishers Weekly (starred, boxed review)

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A difficult topic handled well

I'd grown quite weary with Lynley's constant misery. Thus, it was refreshing to have Deborah St. James and Winston Nkata as lead characters. Tough subject, but one more people should know about. George's research is apparent and I applaud her for her courage. I almost always enjoy her writing.

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maybe it’s me

but the narrator was really dull and plodding for the entire first part it wasn’t until Lynley Havers and Winnie showed up did he actually begin to be easy to listen to.. it’s a convoluted plot but quite good .. am i the only one hoping Diedre is gone?

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Best one yet

Narrator was superb. I have read and enjoyed all of Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley novels and this one is her best.

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It makes a big difference who tells the story

I just love Simon Vance’s performance. He is terrific. It’s a big, big job telling a story with all those characters, nuances and voices. He is excellent and makes Elizabeth George even better than she already is! Thank you Ms. George and thank you Mr. Vance.

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Great story as always!

I love this series. Halfway thru the story I was absolutely sure I knew the killer and of course I was wrong. Can’t wait for the next book!

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Lots To Uncover

Many mysteries to fascinate, repel, unravel.
Simon Vance delivers a towering performance of tremendous diversity and passion. This is definitely a work I know I enjoyed and understood more as an audio book than in print. As a decades long Elizabeth George fan, I am glad that the author, in this work, balanced the mysterious with the personal details of the recurring characters.

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An Excellent Example of Superior Fiction

Masterfully crafted. Brilliantly handled sensitive subject matter. Meets all the criteria of Betty Lerner, literary agent, of what she looks for in a book. A page-turner. Listen and learn.

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Enjoyed listening

Slow story line but still very enjoyable. Definitely worth a listen and the purchase. Thx

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Elizabeth George Strikes Again!

It took me a bit to be drawn into the story. but I'm glad I persevered. Not only is the story centered around the very important social and moral issue of child sexual mutilation, Elizabeth lays out the plot step by agonizing step toward a surprising conclusion. Lynley and Havers and their team work their way through with no small amount of fumbling. I enjoyed the addition of Winston to the cohort.

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Respectable new contribution to series

No one reading this series should expect meaningful incremental advances in the protagonists’ significantly flawed personal lives. Throughout the series the author has dragged out each element of character development to the point that I often wish Lynley had been the one shot dead on the doorstep instead of Helen. As a consequence of lowered expectations about, and flagging interest in, the main characters, I am better able to appreciate the machinations of George’s murderers and the pursuit of justice in her series. Something to Hide is a fine addition to British detective fiction with plenty of twists and turns and sound police work (if you ignore the passport cockup). Plus the secondary character of Dee at the yard provides much needed humor. Finally, kudos to Ms George for her well researched focus on the tragic mutilation of female infants and girls. I enjoyed this installment, but I’m really ready for some stand alone novels as Lynley and Havers are so static.

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