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  • Bad Dog

  • A Gripping British Crime Thriller (DCI Kett Crime Thrillers, Book 2)
  • By: Alex Smith
  • Narrated by: Tim Bruce
  • Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (48 ratings)

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Bad Dog

By: Alex Smith
Narrated by: Tim Bruce
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Publisher's Summary

Some legends can kill you.

When a young woman is brutally murdered in the Norfolk countryside, the locals blame Black Shuck - a legendary wild dog.

There’s only one problem: The wounds weren’t made by an animal.

DCI Robert Kett is battling a black dog of his own. With his wife still missing, and the injuries from his last case leaving him in constant pain, everything seems impossible - not least looking after his three young children.

But when a second body appears, even bloodier than the last, Kett finds himself on a hunt for one of the most ruthless serial killers the country has ever seen.

A killer who may be hunting him, too.

Full of death and dark humour, you won't be able to put down this fast-paced British crime thriller from million-selling author Alex Smith. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, LJ Ross, Val McDermid, and Ian Rankin.

Binge the series now:
PAPER GIRLS
BAD DOG
THREE LITTLE PIGS
WHIP CRACK
RUN RABBIT RUN
STONE COLD DEAD (coming soon)

Alex Smith wrote his first book when he was six. It wasn’t particularly good, but it did have some supernatural monsters in it. His DCI Robert Kett thrillers have monsters in too, although these monsters are very human, and all the more terrifying for it. In between, he has published 12 novels for children and teenagers under his full name, Alexander Gordon Smith - including the award-winning Escape from Furnace series, which is loved by millions of readers worldwide and which is soon to become a motion picture. He lives in Norwich with his wife and three young daughters.

©2020 Alex Smith (P)2021 Alexander Gordon Smith

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Just gets better

Plot twists and danger at every turn. characters that weave themselves into each book with their unique traits and humour. I only listen to English, Scottish and Irish crime authors. I always like to follow the whole series through and This is shaping up to be one of those series. I listen to LJ Ross, Sally Rigby, Jack Cartwright, joy Ellis, Jack Gatland, Patricia Gibney, Kate Ellis, Elly Griffiths, Carol wyer, Angela Marsons and that’s only a few of the wonderful authors in this genre who have filled my life with mixed emotions and always some offbeat humour to lighten the impact.

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Loved this!

I’m adopting some of the hilarious one-liners in this book. I’m hooked on the series…

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I loved this

This was quite depressing and very gory but I still loved it. At the moment there are only 3 on audible even though there are 5 more wish they would put them on audible. It’s a pain where you get a series of books you really like and not all are on audible.

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Definitely Hooked on This Series

I wasn’t sure after the first one but this was well worth the listen. Excellent character development and great narration. Leaves you desperate to start the next one.

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Better and better

Listened to this book non-stop start to finish! Warning: don’t start late at night as you won’t be able to put down.
Highly recommended.

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