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The Family at No. 12

By: Anita Waller
Narrated by: Marie Lawerence
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Summary

The explosive new thriller from #2 bestseller Anita Waller

When Janette answers the door to a potential customer looking to board his dog, she never imagines he has nefarious plans.

But minutes later he’s dead and in her cellar.

Weeks later she realises she’s pregnant.

And so she becomes Mother and the baby Child, and a hidden life begins.

But all secrets come out eventually . . .

An addictive and twisty psychological thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller, perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden.

©2022 Anita Waller (P)2022 Boldwood Books
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Great book

I absolutely enjoyed this book from start to finish, loved the narrator. Book nice and easy to follow just the way I like it 10/10

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Great story

Really enjoyed the story line. Not really guessing where it was going. a nice easy listen

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Interesting/Twisted

This is an engaging story from the start, takes a few very interesting somewhat twisted turns but is intruiging. The narrators voice/accent are quite annoying initially but then actually become endearing. Enjoyed right to the finish and will search for more by same author.

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Diabolical narration spoiled good story

Just don’t get it! As an author, why would you let such a poor narrator loose on your book? And if you can’t do accents, just read the darned thing out! Real shame because it caused the characters to lose credibility.
Aside from that, the basic premise of the story was believable and consequently very disturbing.
Sadly some fundamental factual content was askew - not least of all having a social worker be the one to personally teach a child to read and write (bizarre!?!)
If you can ignore the flaws though, it’s a free read!🤷🏼‍♀️

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Just ok

I thought the book was slow to get going but they had to develop the history I guess. I didn’t like marta at all I think she wants to cause harm and boy does she. The other girls life is torn apart by her and she has no comeuppance

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Rather strange story

This was a very different and sometimes rather strange story….often wondering where this was going as it changes several times…but it kept me entertained throughout.
Good narration

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strange story

Overall I enjoyed this book but thought that some of the plot choices were only half developed and led you in a strange direction. It was if the author thought about developing one plot line then changed her mind half way through. Lots of missed opportunities. I thought the end was very weak and ill conceived.
I didn't mind the narrator
although I know other people criticised her.

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Good story line , different

Interesting with twists and turns along the way. Good to hear the outcome after the initial plot

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Just goes on and on

This started off as quite a good story but my god it dragged...could have finished several chapters earlier. Every time i thought it was done, nope, some other subplot that didnt really get going. Glad i didn't pay for it. Also the welsh accent was shockingly bad.


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Brilliant

Thank you an excellent read and kept on my toes till the end. Very surprised by the end!

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