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Lost Cause
- An Addictive and Gripping Crime Thriller (Detective Kelly Porter, Book 8)
- Narrated by: Clare Kissane
- Series: Detective Kelly Porter, Book 8
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Publisher's Summary
A victim? Or a killer?
One icy cold morning, the remains of a woman are discovered. She has been abused, then butchered. DI Kelly Porter knows this is the work of a monster. One who has killed before - and will do so again.
Kevin Flint is a young man with no friends and a reputation for being odd. He explores the hidden corners of the Lake District and likes to creep and watch. He witnesses depravity, and it excites him. But will he cross the line from bystander to perpetrator?
Despite her personal life taking unexpected turns, Kelly’s detective instincts tell her that the answers lie with Kevin - if only she knew the right questions to ask. Will Kelly miss her chance and have blood on her hands? And will she ever be the same when it’s over?
A stunning new DI Kelly Porter crime novel that is perfect for fans of Patricia Gibney, L. J. Ross, and Angela Marsons.
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- Peter Johnston
- 21-12-2020
Disappointing
Totally agree with Sandra! The story dragged and was not believable. Worse, the narration, of some characters, was grating, to the point of almost not wanting to carry on. This promising series has taken an extreme nose-dive and, I fear, is about to descend into “nappy-valley”! I will not be so quick to get the next in this series, if there is to be one.
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- Mrs Kaye I Coles
- 25-01-2021
Sorry to see this series end
I have so enjoyed following DI Kelly Porter and I do hope Rachel Lynch revisits this character so we can see how she copes with work and motherhood.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-01-2021
Loved it
I disagree with some of the other reviews, I really enjoyed this book. Part of what I like about the Kelly Porter series is how we are getting to know her more and interweaving her personal life is part of it!
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- Jeanette NORMAN
- 08-01-2021
This will be the last in this series l will read.
I have up to now enjoyed this series from Rachel Lynch. But I began to question my respect for this series and Bk 8 has confirmed this is the end for me as it seems to have become a "goody twoshoes" series.
I cannot recommend this book at all.
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- Sandra
- 20-12-2020
Don’t know
What happened to this series? This book dragged on and on with too much of what was really not needed, and the narration did not help. I think this is the last of this series I will bother with. Lost Cause really is a fitting title for this book.
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- Susan
- 18-12-2020
Oh dear
I have listen to all the books in the series. Excellent stories! BUT in this one the narrator has made the most dreadful attempt at a Scottish accent it really detracts from the story. If re-recording, make that officer English!
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- Anonymous User
- 17-12-2020
Would make any Scot cringe
The story as usual was very good. I have listened to and liked them all. This one unfortunately was ruined by the most awful attempt at a Scottish accent I’ve ever had the displeasure to hear. For future reference Scottish people really do speak normally. They pronounce all the letters in every word! Honestly we do! Clare Kissane do some real research and listen to some lovely Scottish speakers. That was an embarrassment to every Scottish listener.
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- Suzymac
- 03-03-2021
Forget the Scottish accent
Great story but worst Scottish accent ever. Just don’t bother please, or you need a new narrator.
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- Christine Jankowski
- 27-02-2021
Love this series
I have listened to the whole series now and loved every minute of it. can't wait for the next instrumental to see how all the characters progress in their new rolls
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- Anonymous User
- 03-02-2021
Shockingly bad accent
An otherwise decent story marred by a truly appalling attempted Scottish accent by Claire Kissane.
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- E.C
- 28-01-2021
Good story but;
I have read all of the Kelly Porter books and loved them all. Enjoyed the stories, the characters and the narrator. This last one did not disappoint, but the narrator did a poor job copying a Scottish accent, it’s sounded more Irish than Scottish, but that said it’s a good book.
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- Julie
- 21-01-2021
I couldn't stop listening
Such a good book, Bit gory now & then. Clever plot, I was on the edge of my seat near the end.
So sad these terrible things do happen in our world.
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