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  • Inside the Twisted Mind of Ian Huntley
  • By: Nathan Yates
  • Narrated by: Colin Mace
  • Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (255 ratings)
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Beyond Evil

By: Nathan Yates
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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Summary

Shortlisted for the True Crime Awards 2023 Best True Crime Audio Book

On a summer evening in 2002, ten-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman took a break from playing video games and left the house to go to buy some sweets, but they never came home.

For weeks after they were declared missing, an image of these smiling young girls dressed in their matching Manchester United kit, taken just a couple of hours before they went missing, was plastered across the British press as a nationwide search began to take place. Hoards of volunteers stepped forward, the Cambridgeshire police began an exhaustive investigation and candlelight vigils were held as the local community and the rest of the country hoped for their safe return.

When the bodies were discovered in a ditch, the final ray of hope for their safe return was extinguished as it became clear that both girls had been murdered. The nation was shocked and sickened at the news and so began a national outpouring of grief for these two innocent girls who had tragically lost their lives in such a terrible way. And, in a terrible twist, Ian Huntley, a man who having given such vocal support for the search had become spokesperson for the community, was found guilty. Twenty years on, Huntley is still one of the most reviled men in the country.

Beyond Evil is an in-depth study of this shocking case as it unfolded, written by investigative journalist Nathan Yates, who witnessed the murder hunt first-hand and even interviewed Huntley and former girlfriend Maxine Carr in what is still remembered as one of the most terrible cases of abduction and murder.

©2022 Nathan Yates (P)2022 Bonnier Books UK

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Excellent content

The author takes, what has become known as a ‘deep dive’ into this case. The events are covered, in depth, with total respect for Holly & Jessica and their families & without the sensationalism, that often occurs, in the writing of such books. I followed the case, absolutely minute by minute as it happens and have seen coverage of the case, many times, but I found that I still learned much, from this book. I would totally recommend this book, to anyone, who has an interest in real life crime but with respect for the children and families involved!

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evil everywhere

21 years old now this case truly evil person very good listen to on the case

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an excellent account

very easy to listen to and a good account of the murders ...it left me feeling angry at the support and total waste of money spent on Ian Huntley and maxine Carr trying to make them more comfortable and protected ...they should have hanged

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Beyond Evil

A stunning insight into the whole story of the Soham murders.
Overall, I found it really well written and would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in true crime. Be aware though - there are obviously upsetting moments.
My only slight gripe is the ‘performance’ sometimes - I don’t think there is a need to have different voices for Maxine Carr etc. This isn’t a story that requires different voices.

Overall though - I would fully recommend.

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Set phasers to heartbreak

Beyond Evil by Nathan Yates. In this sickening tale of the murder of Holly Wells & Jessica Chapman, a new account of Ian Huntley's depravity is revealed. An absolutely abhorrent story that will leave the most hardened reader in tears. Excellently written 📚5/5🌟 #bookreview

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Gripping

A very good listen, detailing Huntley and Carr’s involvement in a horrific crime. Well worth a listen.

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Very tabloid in style

The case remains very shocking and tragic and it was interesting to find some more detail on how the police caught up with both Huntley and Carr. It was also good to find out so much background on them but the language and writing style are cringe-inducing.

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Mixed review

I found some of this interesting but most of events based on writers imagination and not fact. Also narrator very annoying and dramatic and overall sensationalism without really knowing the facts.

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Good story

Good story. Well told and we narrated and performed. A little drawn out in places, otherwise would have been a 5

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Detailed story

On the whole well written and informative. Would have been five stars, but the author’s assertions around Maxine Carr’s motives for involvement feel a little dated.

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