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Eclipse Quartet: 4 Psychological Thrillers
- Thriller Foursome of Kidnap, Paranoia, Obsession, and Emotional Blackmail
- Narrated by: Violet North
- Length: 32 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
Here are four psychological thrillers where love and shame collide, creating a warped kind of sexual chemistry. Abduction, paranoia, addiction, and obsession thicken the mix.
The Shuttered Room
Jessica Fraser would appear to have everything: money, a devoted husband, a lively son, and a fulfilling career. But her life takes a nasty turn when she's taken hostage and incarcerated in an upstairs room by three thugs demanding a huge ransom from her rich father. In a bid to escape, she cuts a hole in the bedroom floor with a cutlery knife. From there, Jess observes the three of them going about their everyday business. That's when she starts playing games with them. That's when her spying pulls her into a treacherous psychological game with her abductors.
Falling Awake
Gemma's husband vanishes under mysterious circumstances, leaving only a black contorted doodle and mysterious debts. But saving her home proves the least of her worries after Gemma earns urgent cash by performing routines for a mysterious chronic insomniac.
Nora
Nancy is hurled into the world of celebrity when she finds herself performing a shoot for handsome but odious millionaire, Vince, as they walk from one of his nightclubs. But the seduction of this other world sours after Nancy learns the truth behind her 15 minutes of fame.
A Hard Lesson
Sarah thought she was teaching a schoolchild a little English.
How wrong she was.
Not only is her subject a full-grown thug, he's dyslexic and part of a gang headed by a psychopath. And this psychopath doesn't like people interfering with his business.
Soon, she'll learn the meaning of treachery.
And fear.
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- Tamlyn
- 10-05-16
Awesome Value for Money!
Narrator was brilliant.
Very gripping series of books.
Will definitely look for more by this author.
And four books in one for the price us a bargain.
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- Yorkie
- 08-12-15
Brilliant Hitchcockian Psychodrama
Would you listen to Eclipse Quartet: 4 Psychological Thrillers again? Why?
I don't generally listen to fictional audiobooks more than once (so many books - so little time!!!) However, I will certainly listen to more audiobooks by this author. And I've just bought a paperback copy of one of the titles in this selection for a friend (who sadly doesn't listen to audiobooks) for Christmas.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Eclipse Quartet: 4 Psychological Thrillers?
There are so many! But maybe the crash in 'Nora' and the art gallery scene in 'A Hard Lesson' stand out for me at the moment.
What about Rachel Shirley’s performance did you like?
I think she's a really good narrator. She paces the narration well and brings a lot of tension and emotion to the reading. She 'does' children beautifully.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Hitchcock Reborn
Any additional comments?
I bought this selection because I'd already listened to, and loved two of the books in it and this was a good way of getting the remaining two for the price of one. The books may not be for everyone. They are quite psychologically subtle, and most of the action is in the development of the characters and the interplay between them. They're also very unusual. I keep making the comparison with the films of Alfred Hitchcock. That's the closest I can get to what these books are like.... Subtle, sinister, and very real.
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- Isobel
- 07-10-16
Just very boring - wasn't grabbed at all
What disappointed you about Eclipse Quartet: 4 Psychological Thrillers?
Narrator sounds like she is talking to a three year old. Characters don't get you interested and the storylines are looooonnnnnggggg
Would you ever listen to anything by Charles J. Harwood again?
Nope
How could the performance have been better?
Speed it up, talk naturally, act like you are an adult reading a story to an adult.
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- ACustomer
- 17-11-15
Fab narration of 4 twisty thrillers
Couldn't resist this for the 1 credit. Really enjoyed the thrillers and the narration was great. My favourites were the Shuttered Room and A Hard Lesson although the pacing slowed a little here and there in the others, but felt this was to build tension. Some unpleasant characters and twists I didn't see coming.
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- Lynette
- 24-10-15
DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!!!
What would have made Eclipse Quartet: 4 Psychological Thrillers better?
A different narrator could possibly have made it bearable
Has Eclipse Quartet: 4 Psychological Thrillers put you off other books in this genre?
No, just have to find a better author and narrator
What didn’t you like about Rachel Shirley’s performance?
She is the LEAST suited audio reader I have ever come across!
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