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  • Little Boy Blue

  • DI Helen Grace 5
  • By: M. J. Arlidge
  • Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower
  • Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (600 ratings)
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Little Boy Blue

By: M. J. Arlidge
Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower
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Summary

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Little Boy Blue by MJ Arlidge, read by Elizabeth Bower.

Hiding her personal connection to the victim - and a double-life which must remain secret at all costs - Helen becomes a woman possessed, working her team around the clock to chase down every lead.

As the killer strikes again, the investigation takes its toll not only on Helen but also her senior officers. Tempers flare, friendships fray and Helen faces an impossible choice.

Confess her sins and lose control of the case? Or keep living a lie, protecting her darkest secrets, and risk getting trapped in this tangled web?

But whatever she does, this killer will not stop until the truth is revealed: there are some fates worse than death....

Audio updated as of May 2018.

©2016 M. J. Arlidge (P)2016 Penguin Audio

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fantastic

Brilliant once again, gripping, well balanced, so good, but...Can't believe you left it there surely?!

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Ahhhhh

I can't believe the ending! Can't wait for the next one fantastic once again! Thank you

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Excellent!

Need I say more.... Interesting plot pity I didn't realise it was book 5! Hum

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Real insight into the dark side of relationships

I found the basic concept of the story really fascinating , opening my eyes to a world of sexual practices that I really had little idea of . Helens
part in this world was written with sensitivity and understanding .
I thought the ending got just a little muddled , but this did not detract too much from the overall satisfaction of the story line itself .

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Good listen

Good story, plot, narration. Bought as a deal of the day worth every penny. Worth a listen.

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Whaat??

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

C'mon - You can't leave us hanging like this!!

If you’ve listened to books by M. J. Arlidge before, how does this one compare?

Short Sharp Shock!

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

Erudite and composite!

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Grace needs a Hug

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Series is developing well

Where does Little Boy Blue rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Good easy listening crime thriller.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like the way Helen Grace is developing as a character. Her back story is interesting and runs through each book. Her private life is unusual and I struggle a little with her odd interests, but it's playing out well with each new book.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Many.

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Frustrating ending

I really enjoyed this book but didn't like the ending. I get the impression that the author just wants to get another book out of it!! Diasappointed

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How long till the next book!!

I very rarely write reviews but today I feel compelled to do so. I listened to this entire book over a weekend. I would have listened to the whole thing in one sitting if not for my needy family requiring food. Helen Grace fans will not be disappointed. This instalment is equally as gripping as those that have gone before. This book however, without giving anything away, I couldn't bear to spoil it for anyone, has an unusual ending!! It made me check that I had somehow not downloaded it properly and that there was more of the story hiding somewhere. Alas no! how will I survive until the next one! Or more to the point how will Helen! Brilliant book.

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FABULOUS!

Read it. Read it. Read it. Ohmidays, no spoilers but you MUST read this book

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