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Killing Time

By: Stephen Leather
Narrated by: Paul Thornley
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About this listen

Serial killers never retire. They just go on hiatus. The urge to kill is always there, bubbling below the surface.

Billy and Charlie thought their killing days were behind them. They used to be prolific life-takers, but old age finally caught up with them. Now they are ending their days in a dismal nursing home in Blackpool, with only their memories to keep them going. Memories of murder and mutilation.

But when Archie turns up at the home, everything changes. Archie is a breath of fresh air, and he puts new life into Billy and Charlie—and before long, they realise that it's time to start killing again.

©2021 Stephen Leather (P)2022 Isis Publishing Ltd Crime Fiction Crime Fiction Murder Suspense

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This was the most novel story that I have encountered in years. I always enjoy Stephen Leather books and Paul Thornley is the most accomplished narrator whose command of accents and delivery is superb. The most amazing thing about this book is the plot and the characters, how can these people be at times funny and entertaining and likeable despite their crimes? The attention to detail and the obvious knowledge of the care home system and the Covid tragedy was spot on. The Blackpool location was expertly explored.
A disturbing plot but expertly delivered and some enjoyable unexpected twists.

Stephen Leather and Paul Thornley Master Class

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Stephen Leather and Paul Thornley go together like peas and carrots. I just can’t get enough of this author and I can’t imagine anyone else narrating his books. Just fabulous

Another cracker from Mr Leather

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I listened to this book in just over a day
Serial killers living in a nursing home is a great setting for this book and at times the dialogue between them is laugh out loud funny and other times the tension is so good my heart was racing
There are so many twist and turns and I did not see a major one
Highly recommended

One of the best Stephen Leather books

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Loved it. Paul Thorney is my favourite voice to listen to. Brilliant book Thanks Stephen Leather

Killing Time

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Ignore the Covid denialists who, in their rush to object to any mention of the virus's part in history, have willfully missed the point about the elderly being neglected during the pandemic. Stephen Leather's wearisome politics notwithstanding, it's an entertaining read. With a little plot planning he might have managed a more satisfying ending, though.

An entertaining read

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