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The Instruments of Darkness

A Thriller (Charlie Parker, Book 21)

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The Instruments of Darkness

By: John Connolly
Narrated by: Jeff Harding
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From the international and instant New York Times bestselling author John Connolly, the beloved and brilliant Charlie Parker series returns with a heart-wrenching crime only one man can solve.

In Maine, Colleen Clark stands accused of the worst crime a mother can commit: the abduction and possible murder of her child. Everyone—ambitious politicians in an election season, hardened police, ordinary folk—has an opinion on the case, and most believe she is guilty.

But most is not all. Defending Colleen is the lawyer Moxie Castin, and working alongside him is the private investigator Charlie Parker, who senses the tale has another twist, one involving a husband too eager to accept his wife’s guilt, a group of fascists arming for war, a disgraced psychic seeking redemption, and an old twisted house deep in the Maine woods, a house that should never have been built.

A house, and what dwells beneath.

©2024 John Connolly (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio
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ONE OF MY FAVORITES!!

Another wonderful story featuring Charlie Parker and his friends. I have enjoyed John Connolley’s books and read the entire Charlie Parker series. This is my second time. I highly recommend AA+++

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So good

Great story love continues and gets better, missed Sam and Jennifer in this one… love the wise cracks from Louie and Angel,Folchie brothers are awesome!!

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love it as always

can't get enough of his books. love these stories and love the characters. always looking forward to the next one

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Great as always

I keep waiting to be disappointed by a John Connolly book. But no! The story, the characters, and the dialogue (especially the great dialogue) were fantastic, and I finished The Instruments of Darkness in record time, unable to put it down.

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The narrator captures the atmosphere created by the author perfectly.

As wonderful as the Charles Parker series are to read, they are an even better listen.

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Ticked all my boxes for a “slow” listen. Didn’t want to get to the end!!!! Fantastic book

I loved, loved, loved it!
I listened as I would enjoy eating a really good dessert…… going back for seconds…. By rewinding.
Ready for the next one…. Thank you for the written word and the narrator….just delicious!!!! The flow of the story line and how well old and new characters were introduced and intertwined.

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Always A Pleasure

Charlie Parker has become a good friend. I never want the stories to end.
The mind of John Connolly always gas a surprise, great characters and stories.
He has once again proven why he is one of the best

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Charlie Parker series

John Connolly is my favorite author, Jeff Harding is the perfect narrator and the Charlie Parker is the BEST! this latest release does not disappoint

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Disappointed

the last few books have not enough about his children and his origin. too much left dangling!

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Another fantastic installment in the Charlie Parker series.

I love all of these books and look forward to the next installment. Connolly is brilliant.

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