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In Cold Blood
- Beatrix Rose, Book 1
- Narrated by: Mark Deakins
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
The new book from acclaimed writer Mark Dawson (author of the number one best-selling John Milton series), In Cold Blood is an action-packed thriller about ruthless betrayal and bloodthirsty vengeance.
Beatrix Rose was the most dangerous assassin in an off-the-books government kill squad until her former boss betrayed her. A decade later, she emerges from the Hong Kong underworld with payback on her mind. They gunned down her husband and kidnapped her daughter, and now the debt needs to be repaid. It's a blood feud she didn't start but is going to finish. Beatrix has already crossed one name off her Kill List. Her second target is a mercenary being held hostage by Somali terrorists. Can she infiltrate the most dangerous failed state on the planet and scrub him off the List, too?
Packed with explosive action and pause-resistant suspense, this is the must-listen first novel in a brand new series that is sure to be as successful as the John Milton series.
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- Kelly
- 08-07-19
great
loved it. very easy listen and great to get the other side of the Milton stories
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- Cullomptmum
- 06-01-21
Not my cup of tea
Started reading this and found it slow to get going. Decided to listen on audible but found naratotor unconvincing. Given up!
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- Cookey
- 02-09-16
entertaining
Liked the story but narrator isn't my favour. Some of the main character accents are a bit iffy.
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- john griffin
- 11-06-23
Very Good
Enjoyed from the start to end .I will follow the stories to the end and beyond.
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- Godiva 2000
- 07-11-14
Cracking story rather let down by narration
Would you consider the audio edition of In Cold Blood to be better than the print version?
I haven't read the print version of this story, but having read other books by the same author which I have thoroughly enjoyed, I suspect that both would be equally enjoyable. The audio edition could be better than the print version with a better narration
Who was your favorite character and why?
The heroine Beatrix Rose is my favourite character, she is very well developed in the story, and the 'back story' to why she is on the vendetta is very well explained.I also like the light and dark of this character, she is a loving and caring mother (albeit with some rather strange ideas on what makes a good education!) but is also a ruthless and skilfull killer.
Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Mark Deakins?
The narrator had a rather droning voice, and I found it difficult to concentrate on the story for more than about 45 mins. at a time, so anyone with a more involving voice and who could do a more convincing english accent would be preferable.
Any additional comments?
The story, particularly towards the end is very exciting, but the narrator's voice didn't really convey this, and didn't carry any particular emotion, which I believe detracted from the overall impression.
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- Nigel R Benson
- 19-12-22
A cracking thriller
Tightly plotted, well paced, interesting characters, believable, good narration. all in all, an excellent listen.
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- Jaye22
- 05-02-24
*Beatrix is on the hunt*
Continuing her revenge plan Beatrix is after the agents who did the unthinkable and worked for the very secret ‘Group Fifteen’ they are who you call on behalf of the government when all else fails. She was their number one agent until she was betrayed and she is on a mission to make them pay. She walks into any situation that most would run a mile from, she shows no fear and possess the most cold, dead eyes that most flee from.
She is not the one you want to cross and she will take you down and shows no mercy. I pity the ones that she is going after and they will not even see her coming, I look forward to the next instalment, this was thrilling
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- Norma Miles
- 31-12-14
Wild rose in a violent garden
Would you consider the audio edition of In Cold Blood to be better than the print version?
I listened to the audio edition in it's entirety before starting the print version so, yes.
What was one of the most memorable moments of In Cold Blood?
Beatrix Rose's gift to her daughter
Which scene did you most enjoy?
All of the descritive scenes of habitations - they are alive and vibrant., very visual.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Not moved, no, but the description of the hostage taking and holding by the pirates/terrorists was chilling.
Any additional comments?
After a very brief initial dismay at the reader's accent, and unlike some earlier reviewers, I found the narration matched perfectly with the fast paced story and the dialogue was skilfully done, each character being identifiable - not an easy task.
I very much enjoyed this book and look forward to Beatrix Rose's next assignment.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-04-18
Great story that entertained
Hopefully sets up the rest of the series. Though not sure about narrator's character voices...
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- Michael Galloway
- 23-09-21
So so
Came into this book without reading what is clearly earlier sets in the series. The story is OK but nothing stands out about it. The English accent of the narrator is awful and more suitable to a Mary Poppins movie. This is a not bad listen but nothing to write home about.
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