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The Craftsman

By: Sharon Bolton
Narrated by: Nathalie Buscombe
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Devoted father or merciless killer?

His secrets are buried with him.

Florence Lovelady's career was made when she convicted coffin-maker Larry Glassbrook of a series of child murders 30 years ago. Like something from our worst nightmares the victims were buried...alive.

Larry confessed to the crimes; it was an open and shut case. But now he's dead, and events from the past start to repeat themselves. Did she get it wrong all those years ago? Or is there something much darker at play?

©2018 Sharon Bolton (P)2018 Orion Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Crime
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I read a lot of books in this genre. This has to be one of the best I’ve read/ listened too!! Great storyline ...not at all predictable. Worth reading.

Excellent

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I have mentioned before that Sharon Bolton is one of my go-to authors when I need a good read, as her books tick all the boxes for me. I just love her gothic thrillers with their claustrophobic settings and twists galore! To add some extra interest, this latest book is set in the mysterious region of Pendle Hill, Lancashire, the place of the Pendle witch trials in 17th century England. Apparently, the hill continues to be associated with witchcraft, and Bolton has incorporated this element into her story, which added extra mystery and an air of the supernatural to the book.


If you are a fan of dark, gritty and well-constructed mysteries then I suggest you rush out and beg, borrow, buy or steal this one right now, lock yourself away in your bedroom and enjoy a massive read-a-thon (don’t think you will get anything else done until you have finished it!). As I said, Bolton never disappoints, and this one may be one of her best novels yet to date. I am overjoyed that this is apparently the first book in a trilogy – which means that there will be more – woohoo!!!!!!!

Dark, gritty, utterly brilliant

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Great story, well read and interesting until the last minute.Some surprises that will keep you listening until the end.

Great book

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really enjoyed this book, narrator was great and it kept me wanting to listen to the end. disappointed by the ending, felt it floundered a bit trying to tie up loose ends

the craftsman

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dear sharon,
I loved this book, another favorite of mine. I enjoy and cant wait to read more of these, never a dull moment!! go Flossy!!!

a massive fan

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I'm really disappointed in this one, the narrator made it listen- able. Considering how much actually went on in the story I was far from the edge of my seat.

Weird, pointless, anti climactic

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