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The Shut Eye

By: Belinda Bauer
Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
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'Belinda Bauer is a marvel. Her novels are almost indecently gripping and enjoyable, and The Shut Eye is possibly her best yet' SOPHIE HANNAH

Five footprints are the only sign that Daniel Buck was ever here.

And now they are all his mother has left.

Every day, Anna Buck guards the little prints in the cement. Polishing them to a shine. Keeping them safe. Spiralling towards insanity.

When a psychic offers hope, Anna grasps it. Who wouldn't? Maybe he can tell her what happened to her son...

But is this man what he claims to be? Is he a visionary? A shut eye? Or a cruel fake, preying on the vulnerable?

Or is he something far, far worse?

 Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Exciting

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Critic reviews

[Belinda Bauer] is such an interesting writer - a restless intelligence that always goes its own way, but always comes up with something that feels both surprising but inevitable.
The most polished crime writer on the murder beat . . . Exhausting, exhilarating and damn scary
'Belinda Bauer is a marvel. Her novels are almost indecently gripping and enjoyable, and The Shut Eye is possibly her best yet
One of the most individual of crime writers . . . Bauer is streets ahead of most of her rivals
A twisty, fast-paced plot that kept me on tenterhooks
An intricate plot, extremely moving in some places - Bauer's ability to get under the skins of her characters is second to none
So much more than an simple whodunit - a clever, sophisticated modern crime novel
[A] cracking psychological thriller
Belinda Bauer is disconcerting. She follows none of the usual formulae governing crime fiction, defies easy labelling and sees deeper than most into people's emotions.
Nobody scares me quite like Belinda Bauer
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The book was good - I like Belinda Bauer's books and the narrator was excellent. Recommend it. Best audible order so far. 👍🏻

Recommend it

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It takes a couple of hours before the story really gets going, during which time I almost gave up on it. It was just treading water, and I thought the parents observations were too maudlin, and the garage scenes just didn't tell me anything. Even the voices were grating. However when Inspector Marvel rocks up, the story gets going and I got into it then. I even started to like the voices. From then on really, I was kept interested, and the intertwining of story strands and characters keeps you guessing.

I think Marvel provided a nice sarcastic humorous element to it, to lighten it up. He could certainly do with his own series. I know that there are lots of cops out there, and he isn't too different, but the way he rubs up everyone the wrong way, but in a comical manner, makes you want him in every scene.

Another positive, is that the names are very distinct, so if you are listening to this over a number of months, you don't forget who people are

Dreary start but stay with it

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Belinha Bauer is a master at story telling; her previous novels are also a must

Cracking story unputadownable

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I have read lots of this authors books now and enjoyed every one of them. always well written and clever storylines. Had this on audible whilst working and was hooked straight away. Andrew Wincott is easy on the ear and i enjoyed his crystal clear tones, perfect timing and character portrayals very much, but of course he is a pro. Wish all narrators could be so good. can't wait for my next B Bauer book.

beautifully read

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Great story line, great characters, very well narrated. The authors use of words to really paint a picture in your mind was fantastic :-)

Thoroughly enjoyed!

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