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The Phone Call

By: A J Campbell
Narrated by: Frazer Blaxland
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Summary

Joey Clarke was just fifteen when his dad died, leaving him to raise his much younger siblings as his mum dealt with the trauma of bereavement and her failing health. Ten years on, Joey's only pleasure is spending time with his friend Becca, the love of his life. It's the one escape from his dead-end job, his ever-increasing debts, and the fear that bailiffs will knock on his front door any day.

So when a phone call brings Joey the chance to ease the burdens of his life, he grabs the opportunity, even though he knows things are not entirely as they should be. He justifies it to himself as a way to get back on his feet. But when he finds himself party to a crime involving Becca, he panics.

As Joey tries to find a way out, he becomes further embroiled in a web of secrets, lies, and deceit. At risk of losing everything and everyone he holds dear, Joey must consider the unthinkable.

©2022 A J Campbell (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd

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Best one yet

Listened to all A J Campbell books enjoyed them all but this is my favourite so far! Great twists fast paced could not put it down!

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Poor Joey ! Bless him. You will love this lad.


The phone call, hooked right away. ! And had that bereft feeling when a great book ends.
Joey !! Bless him, you get very fond of him. I was like.... oh Joey for goodness sake, what have you done! As always A.J Campbell observations of humans are absolutely fab. Awesome twists and turns in this! Very real and current problems in it too. Absolutely fab ending. Yep wasn’t expecting that. Top work AJ Campbell ! Love true narrators voice too. Always import! Thank you both.

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Absolutely superb

The main character Joey is down on his luck and an unfortunate phone call seems to spiral his life in the wrong direction. You feel for Joey with all the events that follow. Another Superb book by A J Campbell and would highly recommend.

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Good story

Severall twists in what I thought was a good story. Poor Joey, he was such a kind chap. Caring for his family. How easy it is for some to get drawn into crime. A good free listen!

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