Lazybones: Tom Thorne, Book 3

Strange title this although all is revealed in the story which gives the truth to it. A cracking story with an interesting twist to the outcome. One can really feel for this policeman whose character comes over well as a real person with real life every day problems.

I was not keen on the overuse of the 'F' word throughout as this may spoil it for some people. I know this is the way that men talk to each other but it is not quite so necessary here except perhaps for emphasis.

3 books in an I only just realised most of the DCI Thorne series are abridged. However, the abridgement is excellent and had I not spotted this I would have said they were complete. This is easily best of the first 3 and it feels like Mark Billingham has really started to know how to write Thorne and the regular characters. He shows a keen insight into the killer's background and treats the subject with care but not to the detriment of the story. If you love crime drama ignore the fact that its abridged and grab a Thorne now.

Another most excellent book by Mark Billingham., the third ina series featuring Tom Thorne. This one sees Tom investigate a case for which there seems no motive, no reason to kill. And is the killer really providing a public service?

Expertly read by Robert Glennister I was once again completely hooked. The plot rattled along with the usual pace and the 'asides' just provided a glimpse of what is to come. Thoroughly engrossing and I have given up listening to the radio in the car. Mark is now my daily driving companion.
The audio pace and quality are perfet, I really don't know how Robert manages to make a 'gapless' reading but he is us proud.
Already looking forward to The Burning Girl (book 4) which promises more of the same.