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Stranger Child
- DCI Tom Douglas, Book 4
- Narrated by: Lisa Coleman
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
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Publisher's Summary
One dark secret. One act of revenge.
When Emma Joseph met her husband, David, he was a man shattered by grief. His first wife had been killed outright when her car veered off the road. Just as tragically, their six-year-old daughter mysteriously vanished from the scene of the accident.
Now, six years later, Emma believes the painful years are behind them. She and David have built a new life together and have a beautiful baby son, Ollie.
Then a stranger walks into their lives, and their world tilts on its axis. Emma's life no longer feels secure. Does she know what really happened all those years ago? And why does she feel so frightened for herself and for her baby?
When a desperate Emma reaches out to her old friend, DCI Tom Douglas, for help, she puts all their lives in jeopardy. Before long, a web of deceit is revealed that shocks both Emma and Tom to the core.
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- Penny
- 12-09-2016
disappointing, I bought as the reviews were good..
I'm not sure why I stuck with this one, actually I do I had nothing else to listen to ... I found it slow ... unimaginative and not fussed about trying another Rachel abbott book. try another thriller - this was boring
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- Sandra
- 04-10-2020
Disappointed
The previous book was sooooo good, how could this be by the same author? The plot was very unbelievable, I was willing to let that slide but the writing didn’t improve on it enough. My disbelief was no suspended for a second! I don’t understand all the high ratings, this book is mediocre at best and the narration was monotonous. Sorry, it’s barely a three from me.
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- Sharon Skiffington
- 14-04-2016
Good story. keeps your attention
Really enjoyed the story. in the end was late for work cause I wanted to know what happened at the end
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- Hobbes
- 25-03-2016
Good story - kept me listening
Good story that kept me engaged. Ending not what I expected!
Would recommend the story. Narration good too.
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- Tessa
- 02-12-2015
bloody brilliant
This book has a great story and a fitting narration, would definitely recommend to anyone.
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- auntyjen
- 01-12-2015
Brilliant story
One of the best stories I have heard! I highly recommend it. This is very well written and brilliantly read.
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- BERNADETTE
- 21-03-2022
Loved it!
Held my interest from beginning to end
Thank you Rachel Abbott for another brilliant “read”!
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-10-2020
More twists and turns than Great Ocean Road
Great build with excellent suspense. The Narrators approach was brilliant. Readers will not be disappointed.
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- John H.
- 09-10-2020
Stranger Child
I really enjoyed this book.
I found it difficult to put it down.
Very well read.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-08-2020
suspenseful thriller
Couldn't stop listening till the very end , loved it till the very end , definitely 5 stars
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