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Broken Dolls

By: James Carol
Narrated by: Julia Barrie, William Hope, Various
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About this listen

Jefferson Winter is no ordinary investigator. The son of one of America's most renowned serial killers, Winter has spent his life trying to distance himself from his father's legacy.

When he accepts a particularly disturbing case in London, Winter arrives to find a psychopath on the loose who likes abducting and lobotomising young women. Winter must use all his preternatural brain power in order to work out who is behind the attacks, before another young woman becomes a victim.

©2014 James Carol (P)2014 W.F.Howes Ltd Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary

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Critic reviews

"[Jefferson Winter is] a compulsively readable character who has the intelligence and the charisma to engage and entertain the reader." (Katherine Armstrong)
"Broken Dolls has it all. Horrifying evil, a brilliant, conflicted profiler and cracking pace and tension. I read it in what seemed like two trembling gulps." (Stephen Fry)
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Really enjoyed this book although I found some of the content quite disturbing. Was desperate to keep listening to find out what happened. I liked the characters and was intrigued to find out more about Winter’s background so wished there was more detail on him. I will definitely be getting the next book which will hopefully fill in the gaps for me.

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What I listened to was reasonable, but not outstanding. However, the guy is a consultant on a case in London, in which he's meant to write a profile of the suspect. He first goes to visit the widower of one of the earlier victims at his office workspace. He starts by yelling insults and accusations at the guy, and then has the guy pinned on the floor of his office, threatening that the officer accompanying him will break his arm if he doesn't tell him what he wants to know. It's just way beyond belief, and I had to give up. If I think about going back to the book, I replay that scene in my mind and realise that it's absolutely ridiculous. I'm going to return the book.

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Where does Broken Dolls rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This has to rank in my top twenty. Highly addictive listening- William Hope is spot on with his narration.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The American investigator; the main character: Jefferson Winter. I want to know everything about him- warts and all!

Which character – as performed by Julia Barrie and William Hope – was your favourite?

Jefferson Winter- performed by William Hope.

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

I could have happily spent the whole day in Jefferson Winter's world- but real life got in the way!

Any additional comments?

I can thoroughly recommend this audio book and also the first book: "Watch Me". Can't wait for the third installment "Prey"...something good to look forward to!!

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Any additional comments?

Great but truly unnerving story by James Carol. I am straight off to find more as I am totally hooked by Carol's amazingly attractive anti hero. That said and by no means wishing to lessen what was a fantastic story, my biggest praise has got to go to reader William Hope. If ever I wish I could pass on my gratitude in person it would be to you. You NAILED the accents you star! I am a bit of an accent snob and nothing spoils a great audio book more for me than a bad accent. Sometimes it's only a lilt on the vowels but I find myself cringing. This time however I found myself rewinding to figure out if you were an American doing an English accent or an Englishman doing an American accent and what do I find? You're Canadian. This is me with my hat so far off that it has been deemed abandoned and is up for rehoming!

Thank you

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This book has got it all. A great plot, which never dips, an intriguing protagonist you can root for--wise-cracking, and insightful--an antagonist that ratchets up the tension and suspense, and well read by William Hope, who injects every sentence with American Noire.

For fans of Thomas Harris, and Val McDermid, this is a must.

Excellent, satisfying, well read.

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