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I Predict a Riot

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I Predict a Riot

By: Colin Bateman
Narrated by: Adam Moore
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About this listen

 Walter has a rubbish job, so has Margaret. But when they meet through a dating agency, neither is who they seem. Margaret's married for a start, and Walter's encounter with her husband, Billy, leaves him black and blue. Billy's a dodgy accountant for politician and racketeer Pink Harrison, who is about to come unstuck.

Superintendent James Mallow is determined to nail Pink. Meanwhile Redmond O'Boyle, professional terrorist and occasional birdwatcher, is languishing in a Colombian jail, and his only way out is to kill himself and trust in reincarnation.

©2007 Colin Bateman (P)2007 W F Howes Ltd. Crime Fiction Mystery Funny Witty Feel-Good

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A slow book to start but you gradually get drawn into it and by the end don't want the book to finish. Superbly narrated as usual by Adam. Many laugh out loud parts!

Long but good

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This is only the second Bateman book I have 'read' and what a joy! Well written, well read, great pace with lots of light and shade. Fantastic!

a riot from start to finish

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"Funny" books can quickly get tedious; once you know the author's style you start to anticipate the jokes and the humour lessens with each one. Not with this one though. It's a long book, but kept me entertained from beginning to end. I listen to audiobooks at night as an alternative to reading because it keeps my husband awake when I have the light on. Listening to this probably disturbed his sleep more than a reading lamp, because I kept laughing. In addition to the humour, it's also a damned good novel. Well structured, good plot and great characterisation. I listened to it 2-3 months ago and it is as fresh in my mind as if I had finished it yesterday. I'll definitely be buying more of Bateman's books. Oh, and last but not least, the narration was fantastic. The voice felt completely right, the pacing was excellent and the Northern Irish accent was strong enough to suit the content without ever being difficult to understand.

Hilarious, clever, great dialogues

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You will laugh until you cry,so funny.I just love Margaret and I think I know Walter!!as for Bertha well she is a mover.
I could not wait to get into the car and listen to this audiobook.This is the funniest book ever,and you end up feeling good and that is a super feeling.I missed this book when it finished,and I hope that audible will list more of this author.

BRILLIANT

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Colin Batemen is a brilliant author and Adam Moore's narration and timing is just perfect!

Brilliant & funny story & spot on narration

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