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Never Look Back

By: Clare Donoghue
Narrated by: Karl Prekopp,Imogen Church
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Summary

A chilling and compelling debut crime thriller set in South East London. For all those who enjoy Peter James, Mark Billingham, and Peter Robinson. Three women have been found brutally murdered in south London, the victims only feet away from help during each sadistic attack. And the killer is getting braver.... Sarah Grainger is rapidly becoming too afraid to leave her house. Once an outgoing photographer, she knows that someone is watching her. A cryptic note brings everything into terrifying focus, but it’s the chilling phone calls that take the case to another level.

DI Mike Lockyer heads up the regional murder squad. With three bodies on his watch, and a killer growing in confidence, he frantically tries to find the link between these seemingly isolated incidents. What he discovers will not only test him professionally but will throw his personal life into turmoil, too.

After 10 years in London, working for a City law firm, Clare Donoghue moved back to her home town in Somerset to undertake an MA in creative writing at Bath Spa University. Never Look Back is her first novel and in 2011, whilst still an unpublished manuscript, was long-listed for the CWA Debut Dagger.

©2014 Clare Donoghue (P)2014 Audible Studios

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An excellent debut

Although this debut from Clare Donoghue does not quite live up to the hype it is an excellently written, constructed and characterised thriller. I did find myself completely gripped by it and found it to be something a little different from many of the current psychological thrillers. I always love multiple voices narrating as it seems to bring the story alive and the narrators here are excellent. I will definitely be watching out for what Clare Donoghue does next.

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A most enjoyable read

This is an exciting thriller and the idea of using two narrators is excellent as this avoids a female reader doing exaggerated husky voices and for a male reader to try out irritating soprano efforts. Mike Lockyer the detective is extremely likeable and human. The intrigue is led at an agreable pace. This is my first encounter with Clarie Donoghue and I look forward to reading other books by this promising author.

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Really enjoyable murder/mystery...

Really enjoyed this murder/mystery. Spine tingling at times, and equally chilling.The storyline keeps twisting and turning, and just as you think you've worked out who the killer is, something changes your mind once more. Superbly absorbing, and I'll certainly be listening to more in the series.
Very good narration throughout from Karl Prekopp and Imogen Church. The switching between characters works well.

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Modern detective story

Whilst the story is fairly well crafted it doesn't deserve the hype or the comparison with Peter James' novels. The fear and tension of being followed was well done but it didn't stick in my mind for long after I had finished listening.

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A really good book

What made the experience of listening to Never Look Back the most enjoyable?

I found it an excellent story and well plotted.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Never Look Back?

It would give it away if I told you that

Which character – as performed by Karl Prekopp and Imogen Church – was your favourite?

I found them both equally good at their voices

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Watch your back

Any additional comments?

I cannot wait for the next book , very good and I listen to loads of books
Cy

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Returned!

What disappointed you about Never Look Back?

I really expected to like this, but I found it to have an amateur feel to it. The role of the Psychologist surely can't have been well researched (speaking as a Psychologist). Its not a spoiler to point out that a Psychopath and a Sociopath are synonyms for the same personality disorder and the reason the Psychologist gave for the killer not being one was nonsense! I also disliked the smattering of americanisms. I recognise that authors want to be read internationally, but if an American chooses to read a crime novel set in London, I expect they want it to feel authentic. I'm sure that they can understand the term 'turn right' (as opposed to 'make a right').

Also, the story was a little convoluted and it isn't well written enough to get away with that.

Has Never Look Back put you off other books in this genre?

No, its my favourite genre.

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Always like a crime story.....

Not a bad debut at all. The characters are well thought out and the story moves a long at a good pace. I didn't think it lived up to the hype but was a great start and I will look forward to the next one.

Great narration and good story.

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NeverLook Back - boring rubbish & narrators were boring as well

NeverLook Back - boring rubbish & narrators were boring as well
I couldn't wait to finished this book cause it was so boring, would have returned it but as it was only £1.99 couldn't be bothered
Narration was so slow, they need a bomb to give themselves a kick up backside

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grips you from start to finish!

excellent story, well rounded characters, narrated brilliantly!
I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it.

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Average story spoiled by poor narrator.

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I listened to the end but I wouldn't say it was particularly gripping. My heart sank every time Imogen Church started to narrate - she manages to make every character sound half asleep. I don't think I will be listening to anything narrated by her again.

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