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  • Mind of a Killer

  • A Victorian History
  • By: Simon Beaufort
  • Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
  • Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (127 ratings)
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Mind of a Killer

By: Simon Beaufort
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Summary

London, 1882. Alec Lonsdale, a young reporter on the Pall Mall Gazette, is working on a story about a fatal house fire. But the postmortem on the victim produces shocking results: Patrick Donovan's death was no accident. But why would someone murder a humble shop assistant and steal part of his brain? 

When a second body is discovered, its throat cut, and then a third, Lonsdale and his spirited female colleague, Hulda Friederichs, begin to uncover evidence of a conspiracy that reaches to the highest echelons of Victorian society.

©2018 Simon Beaufort (P)2018 Oakhill Publishing

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Excellent

This is a fascinating history of 19th century news coverage. I hope Simon Beaufort continues Lonsdales adventures. As a murder mystery you won't be disappointed, it is an exciting roller coaster ride, the narrator is perfect.

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Welcome Alec Lonsdale

This is a thoroughly enjoyable Victorian thriller. If a full series develops from this then I will be extremely happy. The second story is my next listen/read. In saying that it speaks volumes as I normally avoid reading the next in a series straight away. Why am so much in favour of ‘Mind of a Killer’? The page and listening time is well judged; it is not over extended. Chapters are similarly well judged. It gives the impression of being very well edited. Lessons from previous series by the same lead author (Susanna Gregory) appear learnt in this co-authored partnership. (I have read eleven other books by Susanna Gregory.) Characters are clearly defined and amongst the ‘goodies’ enough spice to stir the question as to how relations will develop. Setting are varied and the use of real newspaper reports and historical events within the fabric of the novel opens up interest to the real doings of Victorian London and the wider world. I devoured this Alec Lonsdale novel over two days. There is no longueur, and it rattled along – though perhaps just a tadge less satisfying in the resolution. There is fun and humour set against the inevitable gore and squalor of the time. The performer of the audiobook - Jonathan Keeble - is exceptional. If I were an author I would want him performing all many of my novels as suited to a male narrator. He is powerfully good: a good voice; intelligent, a dramatic rendition; clear understanding of the text sympathetically delivered; a glorious range of character voices with the ability to shape a response in the listener with ease; a wonderful ability to accelerate the text at times of urgency and drama. Essentially the ‘full pack’. It will be interesting to compare with the second novel that has a different narrator. This is a genuinely independent review.

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A great read

If you are a fan of Victorian detective thrillers then this is a must read. Unlike many audiobooks the narration is excellent and the plot gripping right to the end. I will be searching for more by the same team.

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intriguing

Known facts intertwined into a fictional book, expertly written, kept me guessing throughout. the narration was excellent too

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Mind of a killer was a good book

I always buy audible books that are narrated by Jonathan Keeble, and I’m usually never disappointed. This book was really exciting and interesting and very well read as usual. The hunt for the killer who stole the cerebra of his victims was a real exercise in deduction. Very enjoyable and recommended.

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What a find

Had this on my wish list for a while then bought it this month
I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very atmospheric.
I was going to get authors second book in series, but like others without Jonathan Keeble,who as usual,was superb,reading it, I shan’t bother.
Narrators are so important.They can make or ruin a book, even when the story is good.
Authors take note.

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Disappoinnted

From the name of the book I expected more of a studied physiological review of the killer which wasn't forthcoming.

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it doesn't really get going.

It drags and drags and develops in to very little. I warmed to the main character and commend the depiction on squalor and poverty but nothing more.

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Tense, exciting, thrilling !

I think this is the first book I've read by Simon Beaufort, but I can't wait to read more. It is fast paced, very exciting, and action packed throughout. There are believable characters who all have a place in this thrilling story. Don't miss out. Brilliantly read by Jonathan Keeble, who brings the story, and the characters, to life. Awesome listen.

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Wow, What an amazing look at the past.

I was so engrossed, It was like I was there. I listen all night last night at off work ATM. The account of the workhouse was shocking. I had a relitive who died in the Edmonton workhouse now the North Midx hospital site, Makes you wonder, I loved the story even thpugh it was abit gruesome at times. I am a Londoner & its scarey out there now, but worse then. people just dissapear in a fog. i loved Huba, she was a tough cookie & stood up to everyone. I will look to see if there are more stories by the authour & brilliant Narrator too. I wrote down what happened to these people, so I can see any photos of them. So sad about the man who really died in the delousing machine.

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