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Blue Monday

A Frieda Klein Novel, Book 1

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Blue Monday

By: Nicci French
Narrated by: Beth Chalmers
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About this listen

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Blue Monday, the first in a fantastic new series from the masters of psychological thrillers, Nicci French. Read by the actress Beth Chalmers.

Monday, the lowest point of the week. A day of dark impulses. A day to snatch a child from the streets...

The abduction of five-year-old Matthew Farraday provokes national outcry and a desperate police hunt. And when his face is splashed over the newspapers, psychotherapist Frieda Klein is left troubled: one of her patients has been relating dreams in which he has a hunger for a child. A child he can describe in perfect detail, a child the spitting image of Matthew.

Detective Chief Inspector Karlsson doesn't take Frieda's concerns seriously until a link emerges with an unsolved abduction twenty years ago and he summons Frieda to interview the victim's sister, hoping she can stir hidden memories. Before long, Frieda is at the centre of the race to track the kidnapper. But her race isn't physical. She must chase down the darkest paths of a psychopath's mind to find the answers to Matthew Farraday's whereabouts. And sometimes the mind is the deadliest place to lose yourself.

©2011 Nicci French (P)2011 Penguin Audio
Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Exciting Disappearance

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Critic reviews

"This heart-stoppingly good tale sets the bar high for the next seven books - we can't wait to read them!" ( Good Housekeeping)
"A brilliantly crafted new crime series." ( Daily Mirror)
"Frieda.... is a strong creation, sympathetic but withholding and with hints of hidden facets." (Barry Forshaw, Daily Express)
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What made the experience of listening to Blue Monday the most enjoyable?

The narration is clear and engaging. Expertly done.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Blue Monday?

Gripped by the ending.

What about Beth Chalmers’s performance did you like?

Excellent narration. Just brilliant.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Totally addicted.

Superb listen. Totally hooked.

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After reading the reviews I really wasn't sure but decided to give it a go and with very low expectations I actually quite enjoyed it and have decided to give another Nicci French book a go so all in all glad I gave it a go.

Didn't expect too much so enjoyed it!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, its a good read and kept me listening to the very end.

What did you like best about this story?

It had twists, excitement and disappointments

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I was intrigued by the scene when the Psycho therapist gets the missing girl's sister to go back to the scene in her mind and then to describe a face she sees to the computerised photofit expert.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No - the whole point of listening to books is to have my entertainment for a week! I love to get home from work and sit with a coffee and rusk and listen to my audible book.

Any additional comments?

Audible downloadable books has made such a change to my life - I live in Zimbabwe where we cannot get good books nor do we have good libraries, so being able to download books has been fantastic for me!

Loved the ending!

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I absolutely loved listening to this audible book.
Finished it in record time for me .
Can’t wait to start the second instalment in the Frieda Klein series.
Excellently narrated by Beth Chalmers .
Never read crime , detective or murder mysteries before this , I’m hooked now .

Obsessive listening 😀

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I’m so happy this is the start of 3 in a series. The story is strong, the characters well drawn and is brilliantly narrated.

Brilliant!

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