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- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Annabel Scholey
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 145
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 142
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Story4 out of 5 stars 142
Saffy is waiting to go into an important meeting when she receives a missed call and then a text message from her best friend, Leona: Please help...come now. Of course, she races to her friend’s house. But when she arrives, she notices something strange. This message was deleted. Leona answers the door, and insists everything's fine. She doesn't know anything about the message. Six hours later, Saffy gets a knock on the door. It's the police. They’ve found a body. And Saffy was the last one to see them alive.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The main character was frustratingly unbelievable.
- By Anonymous User on 08-10-2024
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- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Annabel Scholey
Plenty of build up to keep you interested
Reviewed: 03-10-2024
Great storyline and not too many characters introduced. Narration was easy to listen to. Ending caught me by surprise!
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Husband and Wife
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 684
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 669
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 668
My husband and I are fighting for our lives in hospital after a terrible car accident. But despite my pain, all I can think about is what our families will find behind our front door. The scarf that has been all over the news, belonging to a dead young woman with honey-coloured hair. I have to speak to the police before my husband can. I’m drifting in and out of consciousness, but when I hear my wife talking to the police, accusing me of the murder of an innocent woman, a cold fear grips me. I know I’ve got a temper.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great murder mystery
- By Jouni on 28-12-2023
- Husband and Wife
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
Not the best by this Author
Reviewed: 08-06-2024
Although I usually really enjoy the books by K.L. Slater due to their fast pace and twists, this one doesn't measure up. The storyline just omitted information and repeated "thoughts" by the characters over and over. The usual side stories, ebbs in climaxes and bread crumbs were missing. Then in a rush, it was all spelt out in the end. No pieces 'fell into place' because there weren't any pieces to speak of. Characters were shallow and under developed. Not my favourite by this Author. I would recommend their other titles before this one. The narration was quite good though.
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The Narrator
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Kristin Atherton
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 424
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 411
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 411
When the call came it seemed like the answer to my prayers. My career as a voice actor had been over for months and me and my little girl Scarlet were living back at my mum’s place. I felt like a failure professionally—and with Scarlet having problems at school, as a parent as well. So, when I was asked to narrate a new book by disappeared novelist Philippa Roberts I jumped at the chance, even if it meant leaving Scarlet with my ex, Hugo, for a few weeks. Hugo, with his perfect new home and his perfect new girlfriend Saskia. But this isn’t a dream come true. It’s a nightmare.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unexpected twist.
- By Tracy A on 12-12-2022
- The Narrator
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Kristin Atherton
Fantastic story!
Reviewed: 31-05-2024
I love all of these books by this author. The story moves along well and isn't punctured by long winding descriptive nonsense. The twists are always great and this is no exception. The narration is very easy to listen to and I stayed with this one, in its entirety, straight through in one day. Absolutely recommend for those who enjoy a mystery.
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Gone for Good
- By: Harlan Coben
- Narrated by: Christopher Ragland
- Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 161
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 147
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 147
On 17th October, 11 years ago, Julie Miller was found brutally strangled in the basement of her house in the township of Livingston, New Jersey. On that day, Will's brother, Ken Klein, became the subject of an international manhunt accused of the crime. He has not been seen since. Will has tried to get on with his life in the intervening years. He has a beautiful new girlfriend, Sheila, and a job working with the homeless. But when his mother reveals on her deathbed that Ken is still alive, and shortly afterwards Sheila disappears, the cracks start to show in his landscape again.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Terrible
- By Amanda on 09-11-2022
- Gone for Good
- By: Harlan Coben
- Narrated by: Christopher Ragland
Crazy twist ending
Reviewed: 31-05-2024
Story unfolded at a steady pace, a bit repetitive in places. Going over less important things but skimming key details. Felt like triple the action happened right at the end and you have to pay close attention to get it all. Overall a decent story, narration and pace.
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The Girlfriend
- By: K.L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 584
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 569
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 569
The doorbell rings, just days after my beloved husband’s sudden death. I don’t recognise the woman on our doorstep, with her blonde highlights, a diamond bracelet identical to my own and a bouncing baby boy in her arms. As I show her inside, I notice her eyes grow wide as she takes in our spacious hallway, and the big squashy sofas that we all used to pile on. She glances at the silver-framed family photos and my little daughter hiding behind my skirts. She looks at me, her blue eyes serious. ‘I’m sorry’ she says. ‘I am your husband’s girlfriend. And this is his son.'
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5 out of 5 stars
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A twisted tale
- By Anonymous User on 10-01-2024
- The Girlfriend
- By: K.L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
Gripping from start to finish
Reviewed: 20-05-2024
Loved every minute of this book. Listened to it straight through. Great story that kept you interested at every moment. Enough twists and turns that rolled naturally. Just as you thought it was leveling out, a new piece of information was presented. Very well narrated and easy to listen to. Can't wait to listen to another!
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The Liar
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
- Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 415
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 382
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Story4 out of 5 stars 381
Shelby Foxworth lost her husband. Then she lost her illusions.... The man who took her from Tennessee to an exclusive Philadelphia suburb left her in crippling debt. He was an adulterer and a liar, and when Shelby tracks down his safe-deposit box, she finds multiple IDs. The man she loved wasn’t just dead. He never really existed. Shelby takes her three-year-old daughter and heads south to seek comfort in her hometown, where she meets someone new: Griff Lott, a successful contractor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I loved it
- By Alex on 14-06-2015
- The Liar
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
Good ending
Reviewed: 06-05-2024
Pretty good storyline. Overly descriptive and drawn out at times. Eventually all came together nicely and built the dimensions of the characters. Not a fan of the narrator accent and voices but got used to it.
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Tell Me Lies
- By: J. P. Pomare
- Narrated by: Aimee Horne
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,294
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,702
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,695
Psychologist Margot Scott has a picture-perfect life: a nice house in the suburbs, a husband, two children and a successful career. On a warm spring morning Margot approaches one of her clients on a busy train platform. He is looking down at his phone, with his duffel bag in hand as the train approaches. That’s when she slams into his back and he falls in front of the train. Margot’s clients all lie to her, but one lie cost her family and freedom.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Surprised
- By Sally Absalom on 14-04-2020
- Tell Me Lies
- By: J. P. Pomare
- Narrated by: Aimee Horne
Maintained interest
Reviewed: 17-02-2024
Great story and narration from beginning to end. Couldn't put it down. Loved the Aistralian author, story and narration.
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Treasure and Dirt
- By: Chris Hammer
- Narrated by: Dorje Swallow
- Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,053
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,930
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,926
In the desolate outback town of Finnigans Gap, police struggle to maintain law and order. Thieves pillage opal mines, religious fanatics recruit vulnerable young people, and billionaires do as they please. Then an opal miner is found crucified and left to rot down his mine. Nothing about the miner's death is straightforward, not even who found the body. Sydney homicide detective Ivan Lucic is sent to investigate, assisted by inexperienced young investigator Nell Buchanan.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great tale, poorly narrated.
- By Barbara on 09-11-2021
- Treasure and Dirt
- By: Chris Hammer
- Narrated by: Dorje Swallow
Loved the personification throughout
Reviewed: 18-01-2024
What a wonderful Australian story! Great sayings, similies, metaphors and personification littered throughout the novel. This really painted a wonderful picture rather than endless descriptive sentences. Interesting story that combined small country towns and big mining corporations. Absolutely recommend.
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Where She Went
- By: Kelly Simmons
- Narrated by: Libby McKnight
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 11
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Story4 out of 5 stars 11
Her only daughter has just gone away to college, and Maggie O'Farrell knows she's turning into one of those helicopter parents she used to mock. But Maggie can't shake the feeling that something terrible is about to happen to Emma. And then, just as Maggie starts to relax, her daughter disappears. The clues are disturbing. An empty dorm room where Emma was supposedly living. A mysterious boy described as Future Husband in her phone. Dormmates who seem more sinister than friendly.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Bit slow
- By jodie bland on 06-01-2024
- Where She Went
- By: Kelly Simmons
- Narrated by: Libby McKnight
Bit slow
Reviewed: 06-01-2024
Took a long time to get to any juicy parts. A bit repetitive in places and overly descriptive at times without really adding to the story. Narrator did the best they could with the limited development in the storyline.
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Trapdoor
- By: J.P. Pomare
- Narrated by: Harriet Gordon-Anderson, Blazey Best, Yannick Lawry, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 374
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 355
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 354
Eva Kavinsky wakes in a dark cellar, with no memory of how she got here. Imprisoned with her, seemingly at random, are four men. The only way out is the trapdoor in the ceiling – and it's locked. The single clue about what brings them all here is a cryptic message sprayed onto one wall. Connect the dots. Repent. A camera fixed high above reach is livestreaming this whole nightmare to the world. What confessions are they meant to make to their unseen audience?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic read!
- By Anonymous User on 03-11-2023
- Trapdoor
- By: J.P. Pomare
- Narrated by: Harriet Gordon-Anderson, Blazey Best, Yannick Lawry, Lewis Fitzgerald, Brodie Masini
Fast paced
Reviewed: 01-01-2024
Plenty of detail in this fast paced Australian story. Well narrated and effective character development to keep your interest. Completed it in one day as it kept me engaged with short story sequences.
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