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The Legacy: A Thriller

Children's House, Book 1

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The Legacy: A Thriller

By: Yrsa Sigurdardottir
Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
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From Icelandic author Yrsa Sigurdardottir comes a thrilling and unique audiobook - the first in a stunning new series from the author of The Silence of the Sea, winner of the 2015 Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel.

The only person who might have the answers to a baffling murder case is the victim's seven-year-old daughter, found hiding in the room where her mother died. And she's not talking.

Newly-promoted, out of his depth, detective Huldar turns to Freyja for her expertise with traumatized young people. Freyja, who distrusts the police in general and Huldar in particular, isn't best pleased. But she's determined to keep little Margret safe.

It may prove tricky. The killer is leaving them strange clues: warnings in text messages, sums scribbled on bits of paper, numbers broadcast on the radio. He's telling a dark and secret story - but can they crack the code? And if they do, will they be next?

The Legacy is the first installment in a fantastic new series featuring the psychologist Freyja and the police officer Huldar.

©2017 Yrsa Sigurdardottir (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Thriller Crime Exciting Suspense
Captivating Plot • Well-crafted Mystery • Excellent Narration • Unique Storyline • Satisfying Conclusion • Perfect Voice
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This is a new author for me and the translation is incredible. The writing is really good and although there are quite a few in the primary and secondary cast their development is good. Emotions feel real and visceral whether frustration with solving the murders or the mind blowing fear of knowing your demise ends in torture. To have such a small child carry such a huge part of the book is incredible. It was her voice that brought me to tears a few times. Really a great listen!

Narration was excellent capturing all the characters and the extreme emotional ranges!!

Great Non-Stop Anticipation

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The rating system needs to add more stars to properly rate Yrsa's books - they're that good!

Another FANTASTIC read from Yrsa!

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This one surprised me. I've enjoyed the Scandinavian noir writers Audible
brought into America. Not every
one- the older ones ate better....but I Iistened to most of
this- skipping the
short parts describing murders.
It starts out so well, a riveting thriller!
I'm still puzzling
the ending. :-)
I will buy another title by the author.

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Creepy, atmospheric and expertly read by Lucy Paterson. The story’s resolution is far-fetched but the characters are effectively 3-dimensional so it’s satisfying throughout.

Lucy Paterson is fantastic

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I thought the plot was really unique and most of the characters quite likeable. I struggled with the gruesomeness of the murders, but otherwise thoroughly enjoyed this murder mystery!

Very much a whodunnit. Clever, interesting, and fun characters

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Once again this Icelander has spun a tale that is almost impossible to set down. The murder methods employed are not for the weak at heart but her characters are fully developed and great to know. Can't wait for her next one!

Yrsa has done it again!

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Good story, but I’ve come to expect that from Yrsa. Could have done without the repetition of the numbers. Very surprising ending.

Didn’t see IT coming

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Loved it all-my first book of the series and I’m so looking forward to the rest of them

The plot

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I enjoyed the book very much! Characters were likable, but not perfect people. The prologue gave you an idea of why bad things were happening, but not so much that you could see exactly what was coming. I was very impressed with the narrators ability to provide the child with a voice that was truly childlike - that was crucial. Two thumbs up from me on both story and narrator.

Really kept my interest!

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very intricate story, wonderfully performed, looking forward to the next in the series! very well written

great story

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