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Those who play with fire are going to get burned . . .

Seven years ago Martin Chadwick set fire to a Manchester pub, not knowing a teenager was sleeping inside. Chadwick's release from prison is imminent, with journalists gearing up for a good old-fashioned media lynching.

With the victim's father telling the papers he is out for revenge, DS Jessica Daniel is left to keep an eye on Chadwick and his fiery eighteen-year-old son.

If that's not enough to keep her occupied, a private investigator is doing a fine job sticking his oar in, it looks like there's a schoolgirl suicide ring in operation, her car is working a little too well, and the endless rain continues to pound her northern home.

Jessica's personal and professional life is in the balance - giving her barely enough time to focus on the person in her midst seemingly intent on burning everything to the ground.

Playing With Fire is an exciting and compelling mystery from the bestselling phenomenon, Kerry Wilkinson.

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I did enjoy this listen, but I didn't think the writing was as good. There seem to be phrases repeated lots of times. And I did think that the main character was unfortunately coming across as a bit of a caricature.

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The books from this story are always brilliantly written, with great storylines. The ideas always flow well, and are very well narrated by Becky Hindley.

Another great story from Kerry Wilkinson

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i really like the notrator style and enjoy these jessica danells books worth a look x

Good read good follow on from the last book

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I like the plots, the characterisation, the twists and turns but try as I may, I don't like the main character! Why is she so obnoxious? And why does the author persist in allowing her to have all sorts of unrealistic opportunities to solve every case? It's as if the rest of the Manchester police force is totally incompetent!

Unusual storyline

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Hooked on this series now. Enjoyed that this followed on from the last book so seamlessly.

Another great listen

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