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Next Victim
- DCI Rachel King, Book 1
- Narrated by: Luci Fish
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
The body of a blonde young man found in the canal is discovered to be that of a journalist who had been claiming he was onto the story of a lifetime. The area where he was murdered turns out to be subject to a land dispute.
A young woman is adamant she remembers a childhood twin brother, but her father swears she’s an only child. And now a second young blonde is missing. Rachel King and her East Manchester CID team must determine what links this all together - or are they being led to draw connections which aren’t there? And if so, who is pulling their strings?
About the audiobook
The first in a thrilling new crime strand. DCI Rachel King is juggling her career and home life very successfully since her divorce. But now the girls are growing up and complaining she’s never home. And their dad has moved in next door! The last thing she needs is her criminal ex-boyfriend suddenly reappearing, especially when everything points to his involvement in her investigation. If she can’t keep her past in the past, will her future in the force be over?
If you like L J Ross, Joy Ellis and M J Arlidge, you’ll want to follow Helen H Durrant’s new team from their very first case.
About the author
Since childhood Helen H Durrant always longed to write and, after retiring from her teaching job, is now the author of three successful crime series - most regularly the Calladine & Bayliss books - set in the North of England. The Rachel King series launches Durrant’s fourth range in typical grim and gripping style.
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- zambiamell
- 13-08-23
The narration ruined it for me
A good story and probably better read on Kindle. The narrator ruined it for me, she sounded way younger than the characters she portrayed and at times sounded like she was reading a children’s book!
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- Jaye22
- 21-08-22
*Chaotic*
This has all the makings of a promising crime series, but the lead character DCI Rachel King, like all of these books means she has a flaw. Someone she was involved with as students in their late teens was the love of her life. His name is Jed and is now a big time villain. There is also another secret she is desperately trying to keep under raps.
When the body of a young man is found, the team are shocked, the level of violence shows he was not only murdered, but was tortured and badly burned.
As the team starts to hunt down the Killer other bodies turn up. DCI Rachel king realises that the direction of this case is heading towards her villainous ex boyfriend? Are they being led in the right direction?
The killer has a specific type, young men with blonde hair. His victims are a trial run for his ultimate prize, his end game.
Due to Rachel struggling to keep her villain ex boyfriend Jed under wraps she becomes distracted and her colleague DS Elwyn Pryce knows her too well, especially when she spins him yarn after yarn to cover her secret. This just makes her look incompetent and secretive and her personal life is about to collide into her case. At this point I was getting very cross yet, I was compelled to read on.
In a twist of fate Rachel ends up with her villain ex boyfriend in a race against time to save their most precious asset….
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- Esther
- 14-02-21
A very well told thriller.
It was a great find another great detective writer, the DI has very good human traits that enthrall the listener.
highly recommended.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Jill
- 23-11-20
First in the Rachel King series
This is the first book in the Rachel King series and I read the kindle version when it was released. Audiobooks are a new adventure for me so I am catching up on the audio versions of books I loved.
The main character is DCI Rachel King. Mother of 2, with her ex husband living next door and an on off relationship with one of the bad guys this is a real roller coaster of a read with a lot of focus on Rachel's personal life which makes it different in a very good way.
Helen has expertly managed to develop a character via a case. As work becomes entangled with her family and emotions we learn a lot about Rachel, the person at the same time as following a case (or cases) with more twists, turns and false leads than a game of snakes and ladders.
A young man is murdered after being tortured for some time. There is no motive, no clues and no evidence. The team is struggling to find a way forward. The only small lead they have is to Jed, a man with fingers in the dark world of crime but for whom Rachel has very deep feelings.
As we join the team on a rocky journey through evilness and secrets we learn a little about the team Rachel manages. A mixed bag of detectives some loyal some not so it is a very realistic team who work well together despite the differences.
Being new to audiobooks I am always surprised that the narrator's verson of the characters' voices differs so much from the one I imagined in my mind when reading the ebook. I thought the narrator sounded a little young for Rachel but that is just a slight niggle and not enough to spoil my overall enjoyment so it still earns the 5 stars.
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- SusieQ
- 14-06-19
Got potential
This book could lead to some interesting characters, the storyline was ok but not as good as previous Helens books. Big NO NO... could not beat the narrator. She drive me mad! Nearly gave up on the book as I couldn’t stand to listen to her. Sadly. Please change her for any follow up books.
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- Avril
- 08-05-20
Not sure if I can finish this book
I like Helen Durrants books, but the readers voice is far too light, and not suitable for the story at all. Not really a lot of character distinction either. Will keep it, but definitely not my favourite.
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- Andy
- 24-06-22
Bad narrator
Struggled to complete this with the narrator. I've said that about other books I've listened to with her.
Story okay, not one of the authors best, but that may have been just down to the atrocious narration.
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- Mrs. J. Clayton
- 13-04-24
Narrator spoiled it
The story could have come across better had the narrator not made it sound like a kid’s book
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- Mrs. Joanna S. Minns
- 26-06-19
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I liked the story line but the voice of the narrator got on my nerves. I found the pitch and accent very irritating. However I did persevere to the end.
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4 people found this helpful
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- Julie
- 03-06-19
Really good book
I couldn't stop listening, enjoyed the short, sharp chapters.
Such a good listen, Great storyline, bit gruesome for me in bits, but can't wait for the next book. Well read too.
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9 people found this helpful