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The Rift

A Nail-Biting and Compulsive Crime Thriller

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The Rift

By: Rachel Lynch
Narrated by: Olivia Mace
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To save one life, she risks many others.

Working for the Royal Military Police, Major Helen Scott is used to rapid change. On a posting to Paris she oversees security for a NATO summit in the city, yet has barely begun before her presence is demanded at Interpol headquarters in Lyon.

Helen's orders are to locate a kidnapping victim – the eldest son of oil magnate Khalil Dalmani. The main suspect is Fawaz bin Nabil, whose fortune has been made from illegal trade familiar to the intelligence agencies.

Helen knows the pain of loss and won't rest until Khalil's child is found. Along the way, she crosses paths with old faces and forms new alliances. But who will betray her trust?

A stunning new thriller from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch, perfect for fans of Carol Wyer, L.J Ross and Angela Marsons.

Praise for The Rift' A gripping, rollercoaster of a thriller. Great characters, pacy plot with plenty of twists – I couldn't put it down.' Simon McCleave, author of the DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller series

©2021 Rachel Lynch (P)2021 Rachel Lynch Crime Thrillers Political Spies & Politics Thriller Thriller & Suspense Espionage Fiction Crime

Critic Reviews

A gripping, rollercoaster of a thriller. Great characters, pacy plot with plenty of twists - I couldn't put it down.
-- Simon McCleave, author of the DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller series
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A great, suspension filled book., linking various places of political unrest in the world, researched and written most professionally.
A pity the reader did not do as much research on her French pronunciation!! so many REALLY annoying mispronunciations rattled off so frequently!😱

A really good story - so different!

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Rachel, this was amazing, such a fantastic book, I think it might be your best yet. This was outstanding…. Thank you 😊

Absolutely loved this novel

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I really enjoyed this book - great storyline and engaging characters. The narrator's pronunciation of Marseilles drove me bananas though - it's pronounced "maa-say" not "maa-sigh". It's not the same as Versailles - different spelling, different pronunciation. Other than that, she was great and I loved the book.

Enthralling

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So boring disappointing kept listening hoping it would get better but didn’t wasted my money

Boring

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l should have known this book was not meant for me at all. l cannot bear all the mad crap and goodies two shoes stuff in these books.

Try the library's copy first.

This is only for those who like Terrorism books

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This novel demonstrates how deep one wealthy man's twisted machinations almost wreak the ultimate retribution against his opposition that results in the abduction and near death of a child. It could be seen as part of the constant tussle between good and evil.

Overall, although not unique, the story has a good strong premise. It is well thought out, expertly researched with considerable detail. Investigation taking up much of the story with some action towards the end. There is a touch of romance with redemption - personal growth. However, I thought that the start was a little slow. I appreciate a thriller whereby that adrenalin excitement commences in the first chapter. Our heroine's conduct is both compassionate and virtuous. The villain's motives are both wicked (death) and compassionate. Yes, some may have a self serving aspect. But, one has an apparent selfless motive (rescue of a fallen cyclist). That lack of total distinction left me a little disconcerted - I couldn't get fully behind either character. I didn't find that the story had any potent cliffhangers. I thought that the cliffhangers were just okay. I liked that each character gave their own position as to the story's circumstances and events. This tended to draw me in and allowed me to connect with the story's characters.

The narration is well performed considering the employment of a single narrator. Individual character vocals are consistent, well defined and convincing - perhaps, less so with the male characters. Overall, a professional performance.

I missed that adrenalin fuelled anticipation and thrill that I associate with thriller novels . I don't know if this listen would sustain my attention without the aid of outside distractions (household chores).

An Average Thriller

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