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A Question of Identity

Simon Serrailler, Book 7

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A Question of Identity

By: Susan Hill
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
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Shortlisted for: Crime & Thriller of the Year – Specsavers National Book Awards 2012

Duchess of Cornwall Close: sheltered accommodation, a mix of bungalows and flats, newly built and not quite finished. Despite the bitterly cold weather, elderly residents are moving in. Then, one snowy night, an old lady is murdered - dragged from her bed and strangled with a length of flex. DCS Simon Serrailler and his team are aware of bizarre circumstances surrounding her death, but keep some details secret while they desperately search for a match. All they know is that the killer will strike again, and will once more leave the same tell-tale signature.

Then Simon's former sergeant, the ever-cheerful Nathan Coates, tracks down a name: Alan Keyes. But Alan Keyes has no birth certificate, no address, no job, no family, no passport, and no dental records. Nothing. Alan Keyes does not exist.

The seventh in the best-selling Simon Serrailler series, A Question of Identity is Susan Hill's most thrillingly imagined crime novel to date.

©2012 Susan Hill (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Crime Fiction Mystery Crime Fiction Exciting Suspense

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I am a great fan of the Simon Serrailler books, but was slightly disappointed at Book 6. This one, though, was back to its usual standard. The books have two aspects - the solving of the crime and the continuing lives of the characters. It is not a James Bond type action story, but much more of a thoughtful, fascinating look at what makes various people tick. I would definitely recommend reading these books in the right order, as there is so much to be gained by relating to the continuing lives of the main characters. Just one slight quibble - I'm not sure that I quite believed who the culprit eventually turned out to be, but all in all an extremely enjoyable read. Steven Pacey is the perfect narrator for these books.

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Another brilliant Serrailler story from Susan Hill that I really couldn't stop listening to. What I love about this series is the mixture of characteristion that is sometimes reminiscent of PD James and the familiarity of the lives of the extended Serrailler family. Steven Pacey has the perfect voice for this series too. If you have never listened to this series start with Book 1 - I'm envious of all you've got to look forward to !

Brilliant Serrailler

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Great intricate story line. If you haven't started the Serrailler series yet leave this to the end as it adds more to the series. Excellent narration.

The best Serrailler book yet!

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I have listened to all the previous books in the Simon Serrailler series and, thanks to Stephen Pacey's superb narration, feel I know all the characters intimately. I am transported into the world of Lafferton; choirs, village fetes, hospices and the murky underworld of the heavily "disguised" criminal. Book 7 does not disappoint - it is as powerful and well-written as all the other novels in the series. I can't wait for the next one which I hope will come soon!

Another brilliant novel from Susan Hill

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Susan Hill has done it again, I've listened to all the Simon Serrailler novels from book 1 through to 7 and have absolutely loved getting to know all the main characters, its almost like they are real people the whole stories are so well written. Steven Pacey does a fantastic narrator's job bringing the whole text to life. Can highly recommend book 7 in the Serrailler series, definitely worth a listen as a stand alone crime novel or as a follow on from book 6 and all the other books in the series. I simply can not wait for audible to get in book 8 once its released now having just finished book 7 tonight, its definitely left me wanting more.

Another Masterpiece

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