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Awakening

By: Sharon Bolton
Narrated by: Alison Reid
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How did it all begin? I suppose it would be the day I rescued a new-born baby from a poisonous snake, heard the news of my mother’s death and encountered my first ghost…

Veterinary surgeon Clara Benning is young and intelligent, but practically a recluse. Disfigured by a childhood accident, she lives alone and shies away from human contact wherever possible. But when a man dies following a supposed snake bite, the victim’s post mortem shows a higher concentration of venom than could ever be found in a single snake. Assisted by her softly spoken neighbour and an eccentric reptile expert, Clara unravels sinister links to a barbaric ancient ritual, an abandoned house and a 50-year-old tragedy that left the survivors fiercely secretive. Then the village’s inventive attacker strikes again, and Clara’s own solitary existence is brutally invaded. For someone the truth must remain buried in the past…even if they have to kill to keep it there.

©2009 S J Bolton (P)2010 Random House Audio Go Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Medical Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime
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i loved another of her books and its wonderful unknown! please keep up the wonderful work sharon!

unsuspecting

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A great story
Full of mystery, intrigue and a glimpse into the world of snakes.. all ingredients for a super novel.. excellent narration

Awakening

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This is a very good story and it is well written. I enjoyed it but I did not empathize with the main character. I frankly found her super annoying. I would just love a story with a strong female lead and who is not constantly embrassed and second guessing herself. Listening to all the poor internal self talk did not enhance this tale one inch.

This is a very good story

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Excellent murder mystery with interesting characters and suspenseful plot! Easy to listen to with quality audio. Additional storyline’s for the main character also adds insight .

Good story line and suspense

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