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  • Seventy-Seven Clocks

  • Bryant and May, Book 3
  • By: Christopher Fowler
  • Narrated by: Tim Goodman
  • Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (783 ratings)
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Seventy-Seven Clocks

By: Christopher Fowler
Narrated by: Tim Goodman
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Summary

The odd couple of detection, the brilliant but cranky Arthur Bryant and John May of London's Peculiar Crimes Unit, return in a tense, atmospheric new thriller that keeps you guessing right to the end. This time the detectives are up against a series of bizarre murders that defy human understanding, and a killer no human hand may be able to stop. A mysterious stranger in outlandish Edwardian garb defaces a painting in the National Gallery. Then a guest at the exclusive Savoy Hotel is fatally bitten by what appears to be a marshland snake. An outbreak of increasingly bizarre crimes has hit London, and, fittingly, come to the attention of the Peculiar Crimes Unit.
©2005 Christopher Fowler, Defiant Films (P)2006 W. F. Howes Ltd.

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"A twisty thriller, full of action and plot surprises." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Couldn't put it down.

Plot fantastic , but narrative and characters superb. First Bryant and May I've read. Can't wait for next.

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I am loving this book

I have never read anything by this author but I am totaly gripped by this book. I am just about finished the first part and am looking forward to more.

I will be sad when it comes to the conclusion.

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A very good match

Started off a little confusing continued with intriguing twists and turns, really enjoyed the reading.

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Unexpected ending

I really liked how it took me back to a 70-ies London and the unexpected ending.

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I hate it when these books end!

I was supposed to be writing my business policy but, stupidly started this book!

Another fantastic story. One of the things I enjoy about Mr Fowler's writing is the level of detail about peculiar things. He must LOVE doing research, and thank goodness, because I love the end result!



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Atmospheric, XIXish century feel and clever.

Fabulous narrator for a wonderfully crafted mystery where, as usual, London reigns. What’s not to like?

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Brilliant

Loved every minute of a long convoluted story full of fact and fiction brilliantly written and well read.

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Well written well read

brilliant as always, looking forward to hearing the next book. characters are always brought to life

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  • Jo
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Eccentric and quirky and a great read!

What did you like most about Seventy-Seven Clocks?

The characters quirky way of solving the crimes

What was one of the most memorable moments of Seventy-Seven Clocks?

The ending but I'm not going to reveal that!

Have you listened to any of Tim Goodman’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I've listened to two other books in this series and so far all of them have been great and this is no exception!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I don't want to reveal anything, read it and I'm sure you'll find your own moment!

Any additional comments?

So far the books I've read by this author have all been really good and long may that continue, I can't wait to devour the next book in the series!

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Unbelievable but enjoyable

This book is in the spirit of Conon Doyle's most convoluted and unbelievable stories. Though set in the 1970s against the back-drop of strikes and power-cuts, the style is far removed from realistic crime detection novels. It's a complicated story with all sorts of threads and clues: Gilbert and Sullivan's operas and the Savoy Theatre; the Goldsmiths' Guild and Indian trade are all woven together in the lives of a wealthy family who are being killed off in bizarre ways and chosen for death by a mysterious system, the preposterous methodology of which is only revealed near the end of the book. Suffice to say the title gives you a clue.
If you enjoy Conon Doyle or Agatha Christie's style of murder mystery I think you'll like this book.

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