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True Crime Story

By: Joseph Knox
Narrated by: Joseph Knox, Sarah Parks, Ciara Baxendale, David John, Chris Thompson, Louis Bernard, Drew Dillon, Shane Zaza, Caitlin Griffiths, Conor McLeod, Dolly Webb, Grace Cooper, Isla Lee, Levi Brown, Noah Marullo
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What happens to those girls who go missing? What happens to the Zoe Nolans of the world?

In the early hours of Saturday, December 17th, 2011, Zoe Nolan, a 19-year-old Manchester University student, walked out of a party taking place in the shared accommodation where she had been living for three months.

She was never seen again.

Blending fact and fiction in his first stand-alone novel, Joseph Knox delivers a thrilling true crime story like no other.

Full cast: Joseph Knox, Sarah Parks, Ciara Baxendale, David John, Chris Thompson, Louis Bernard, Drew Dillon, Shane Zaza, Caitlin Griffiths, Conor McLeod, Dolly Webb, Grace Cooper, Isla Lee, Levi Brown, Noah Marullo and Tara Tijani.

©2021 Joseph Knox (P)2021 Penguin Audio Biographical Fiction Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Biography Fiction Crime Exciting Scary

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The idea of this type of novel really intrigued me, as it seemed very similar to the long form true crime stories that have been popular in the last decade. I guess that's what the author intended based on the title. A fictionalised version of this, based in a geographical location with which I'm familiar, was really appealing.

I think an audiobook was an excellent medium for the story, particularly one with multiple actors performing the different characters.

I have not read any other books by the author, but this would encourage me to do so. It wasn't the most 'literary' of books, however I felt it was very enjoyable and I burned through it in a few days. Zoe's character was a mystery and the layers of who she was were peeled away slowly throughout the book. This is a literary device that I enjoy, as it keeps the momentum up and maintains my interest.

I was a bit confused by the motives of something Kim did that comes to light very late on in the story, I wasn't sure how true to her character that felt. Also at times Andrew Flowers character felt a bit slippery, like I couldn't quite decide who he was. I felt it was an interesting concept. I enjoyed the bridge between fiction and reality by inserting the author into the story and hadn't made himself too likeable either.

Interesting idea

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fantastic book ,could almost be fiction in fact I had to use Google just to make sure ,the resources and research of Evelyn Mitchell were a massive piece of thisbtrue crime puzzle, without her it would not have been at all possible, I think a follow-up book on her would be well received, I really enjoyed and could not put down listened to all throughout the night ,amazing editing, great narration, easily the best true crime book I have ever listened to definitely the most originally laid format buy this book it's worth 2 credits you won't be disappointed.

The very best book I have listened to this year .

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A series of interviews concerning the entirely fictional disappearance of 19 year old student Zoe Nolan from her Manchester University halls of residence in 2011.

There’s a full cast ensemble playing the roles of the interviewees (friends and family of Zoe), author Evelyn Mitchell who is building a story around the interviews, and fellow writer Joseph Knox with whom she has had regular email correspondence with in order to bounce ideas.

It’s very entertaining, with the interviews cleverly edited to form an interesting story and with the great cast, including Knox playing himself, is a perfect audiobook.

Interesting and intriguing story and a spot on cast

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A great example of a really effective use of the audiobook format.

Multiple narrators are given their own voice by the actors adding to a great twisty plot!

Highly recommended!

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Absolutely amazing voice actors who truely brought the story to life. The story itself was also very engaging. Definitely did not see that ending coming, and it's always a good sign when I am genuinely gobsmacked by an ending!

Hooked!

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