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I Shot the Devil

By: Ruth McIver
Narrated by: Lorelei King, Thomas Judd
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I used to think that I'd escaped Southport....
Now I realised Southport had been coming for me all this time.

Erin Sloane was 16 when high school senior Andre Villiers was murdered by his friends. They were her friends, too, led by the intense, charismatic Ricky Hell. Five people went into West Cypress Woods the night Andre was murdered. Only three came out.

Ativan, alcohol and distance had dimmed Erin's memories of that time. But nearly 20 years later, an ageing father will bring her home. Now a journalist, she is asked to write a story about the Southport Three and the thrill-kill murder that electrified the country. Erin's investigation propels her closer and closer to a terrifying truth. And closer and closer to danger.

An unforgettable story of murder, trauma and childhoods lost, I Shot the Devil is a taut debut novel from an electrifying new talent.

©2021 Ruth McIver (P)2021 Hachette Australia Audio Crime Crime Thrillers Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Murder

Critic Reviews

"A powder-keg with a slow burning fuse...perfectly balanced and terrifically twisting, I Shot the Devil is for fans of Alex Marwood, Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn." (Books+Publishing)
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I enjoyed the story line and the narration. But I did have trouble keeping up with all the names. I think because they were just names and they weren't introduced individually to put a personality with the name. But, that said, I was more than happy to come back again and again to finish the story!

Not riveting...But

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A very well written mystery with a lot of character names to remember. Narrators did a great job but sound editor made a few effects errors during the phone call sequences.

Really enjoyed

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Such a great book, I couldn't wait to listen each day. So satisfying when a quality of story is matched by the narrator.

And this is the author's first novel. That is more than impressive. Looking forward to more.

Gripping story, great narrator - Highly recommend.

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