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Troubled Blood

By: Robert Galbraith
Narrated by: Robert Glenister
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Publisher's Summary

Shortlisted for the Audiobook of the Year Award at the British Book Awards

Private Detective Cormoran Strike is visiting his family in Cornwall when he is approached by a woman asking for help finding her mother, Margot Bamborough - who went missing in mysterious circumstances in 1974. Strike has never tackled a cold case before, let alone one 40 years old. But despite the slim chance of success, he is intrigued and takes it on; adding to the long list of cases that he and his partner in the agency, Robin Ellacott, are currently working on.

Robin herself is juggling a messy divorce and unwanted male attention, as well as battling her own feelings about Strike. As Strike and Robin investigate Margot's disappearance, they come up against a fiendishly complex case with leads that include tarot cards, a psychopathic serial killer and witnesses who cannot all be trusted. And they learn that even cases decades old can prove to be deadly....

A breathtaking, labyrinthine epic, Troubled Blood is the fifth Strike and Robin novel and the most gripping and satisfying yet.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Robert Galbraith (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK

Critic Reviews

"A blistering piece of crime writing." (Sunday Times)

"The work of a master storyteller." (Daily Telegraph)

"Highly inventive storytelling." (Guardian)

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Incomplete

I want to clarify that my rating is because the audiobook is incomplete!
I am only up to Chapter 3 but Chapter 2 cuts away mid-sentence and it is clear from the UK reviews that this happens more than once during the book. I have decided not to finish listening until a complete versions is made available as I don’t want to miss parts of the story.
This is the second book this month that I have purchased from audible that has been incomplete - very disappointing.

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Favourite new fiction of 2020

Normally I find many series start strong but decline or lose momentum as they progress. J K rowlling is one of the rare exceptions where each instalment consistently strengthens and gets more enjoyable. Before troubled blood, Lethal white was a clear favourite but troubled blood is giving it a good run for its money. Her ability to create real, unique, human characters along with humour and flaws is unparalleled.

Robert Glenister did a fantastic job and I really hope he continues to narrate CS books.

I will be giving this a 2nd or 3rd or more relistens no doubt.

What a masterpiece

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Great book

In relation to another review I saw on here: chapter two correctly ends mid sentence, there is nothing missing, that is how the chapter was written.

Another great Strike book, very enjoyable.

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Next level AMAZING!

Wow! Just WOW! This is a master class of crime fiction writing. I couldn’t put it down and I wished it would never end. It’s the best crime fiction I’m ever read and it’s best by 10 country miles. The story, the characters, the emotion, the insight into how we interact, the, the, the......it’s just outstanding! I loved each and every twist, every turn, every up and every down. AMAZING and thank you :-)

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Describes horrific violence against women

Such a pity this great story is marred by unnecessary, detailed and sickening depictions of violence against women.

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Best Strike Book!

I loved Troubled Blood. It was my favourite of the series so far & I look forward to the next one. So glad I ignored all of the drama, it was fantastic!

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Exceptional! I never wanted it to end.

I really can’t think of a better writer or a better narrator. Troubled Blood, like the previous Strike books was such a page turner. I couldn’t stop listening, I never wanted it to end and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
The story is weaved to perfection, kept me at the edge of my seat with constant surprises, emotional changes, incredible descriptions and great suspense. And - thankfully it lacked cheesiness. Loved it.

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Brilliant

Loved this book and could not stop listening. Well written and well read. Highly recommend.

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LOVED THIS BOOK

So enjoyed this book again and the development of the relationships and characters. The story was fascinating and as someone who reads this genre regularly I can honestly say I had NO IDEA who the murderer was!! JK Rowling as Robert Galbraith is a master story teller!!! Read it and enjoy!!

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Entertaining

Really enjoyed this book
Excellent reading by Mr Glenister
Hated the verses at the beginning of each chapter. Would have preferred music like the Ben Aaronovitch books

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