
The First 48 Hours
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Narrated by:
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Olivia Darnley
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Paul Thornley
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By:
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Simon Kernick
About this listen
A gripping, twisting and totally unpredictable thriller from the number one bestseller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and David Baldacci.
THE FIRST 48 HOURS....WILL DECIDE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE.
A COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE
He's a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits?
A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER
She's a lawyer who must defend a murderer - but how far will she go to protect her only child?
A COUPLE WILL COMMIT THE PERFECT CRIME
They have a plan - but can they trust each other with their lives?
THREE STORIES. TWO DAYS. DOES ONE SECRET CONNECT THEM ALL?
THE FIRST 48 HOURS...MAY ALSO BE THEIR LAST.
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Critic reviews
'Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!' HARLAN COBEN
'Great plots, great characters, great action' LEE CHILD
'An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride' PETER JAMES
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-28-24
Narration let it down in parts
I love Simon Kernick - my favourite author. Paul Thornly is the most engaging narrator there is. However, parts of the book red by a female narrator really let the audio version down. She spoke so slowly I wanted to press a fast forward button. This was even worse when she read a male part in the book.
Please only use Paul Thornly, especially for male parts and please tell the female narrator that it isn’t a meditation book. Really spoilt the experience.
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