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Dark Objects
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Narrated by:
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Shazia Nicholls
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By:
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Simon Toyne
About this listen
An Impossible Crime Scene
A wealthy woman is found brutally murdered in the locked fortress of her London mansion. Surrounding her are four mysterious objects, including a book on forensics by Dr Laughton Rees.
An Inescapable Past
As a teenager, Laughton’s life was destroyed after witnessing her mother’s brutal murder. Now a mother herself and forensic analyst, she is an expert on how to read crime scenes – but never works live cases.
An Uncatchable Killer
Pressured by the lead detective to help with the investigation, Laughton begins to realise that the objects left by the body are not just about the victim, they’re also about her. Her childhood was destroyed by one killer. Now she must catch another before her daughter’s is destroyed too.
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Critic reviews
"There are times when I read another author’s novel and it’s so darn good I just want to put down my own pen and retire because I can’t match it. This is that book. I was riveted, flummoxed and completely captivated by these fascinating characters. The numerous twists kept me guessing all the way through." (Tess Gerritsen author of the Rizzoli & Isles series)
"An intense, compelling page-turner that is perfect for fans of Thomas Harris, from a hugely talented writer on top at the top of his game." (Steve Cavanagh, author of Thirteen)
"Simon Toyne knows his stuff, and in Dark Objects he puts it to excellent use, constructing a thrilling plot driven by intriguing, complex characters. The pacing is superb and as the suspense ratchets up you will find it impossible to put the book down." (Peter Robinson, author of Not Dark Yet)
This is a fantastic police procedural/crime thriller told mainly from the perspectives of Laughton Rees, a university professor who is a foresnics specialist, DCI Tannahill Khan and Brian Slade, a journalist. Interspersed between the chapters are snippets from a WhatsApp group, excerpts from Laughton Rees's book 'How to Process a Murder' , newspaper articles and even a podcast by Caroline Mitchell (that one made me smile!). The book is well written and expertly plotted with lots of twists to keep the reader interested.
Both the main characters were likeable. Tannahill Khan is a hard working, dedicated and thoughtful detective. Laughton Rees is an incredibly complex character because of her background and I loved the relationship she had with her daughter, Grace.
The book is brilliantly narrated by Shazia Nicholls.
Brilliant first book in a new series
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So needed.
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Amazing
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Gripping
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Fast paced page turner
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