Stranger Child

DCI Tom Douglas, Book 4

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Stranger Child

By: Rachel Abbott

Narrated by: Lisa Coleman

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One dark secret. One act of revenge.

When Emma Joseph met her husband, David, he was a man shattered by grief. His first wife had been killed outright when her car veered off the road. Just as tragically, their six-year-old daughter mysteriously vanished from the scene of the accident.

Now, six years later, Emma believes the painful years are behind them. She and David have built a new life together and have a beautiful baby son, Ollie.

Then a stranger walks into their lives, and their world tilts on its axis. Emma's life no longer feels secure. Does she know what really happened all those years ago? And why does she feel so frightened for herself and for her baby?

When a desperate Emma reaches out to her old friend, DCI Tom Douglas, for help, she puts all their lives in jeopardy. Before long, a web of deceit is revealed that shocks both Emma and Tom to the core.

Crime

Crime Thrillers

Fiction

Genre Fiction

Psychological

Thriller

Thriller & Suspense

Law

Marriage

Suspense

Exciting

Scary

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Okay, cards on the table I'm normally a tough guys, guns and action thriller type. This book of course ticks none of those boxes but it is just as exciting a read even for the likes of me. This book deals with emotions, betrayal and revenge and makes just as powerful a statement as any Colt 45!

The plot is detailed, multi-layered, and pulls together its variety of strings with a couple of neat twists along the way. I would recommend this book to almost anyone. It's deceptively immersive and Lisa Coleman's narration fits it perfectly.

The characters are all very human and are carefully cultivated throughout the story, the ending is poignant and satisfying without being sugar coated.

Highly recommended!

Thriller With a Human Side

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A gripping mystery, and a good story, hard to put down. I was happy to see Tom Douglas being back to his usual self - the white hat. I didn't like him being portrayed as the arrogant, sarcastic copper in Book 2, or perhaps that was down to the narrator. I enjoyed the story, the plot would make a good Hollywood style gangster movie. The lack of closure in the end worried me a little, but perhaps there will be a follow up in the next book. I would love to see another story from Rachel Abbot set in the countryside instead of the city.

Gripping and interesting

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Where does Stranger Child rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best audio books I've listened to. Completely enthralling.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jack. A very enigmatic character.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The bank vault, my heart was in my mouth!

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

How well do you REALLY know your husband?

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I loved listening to this book and use audible on my 1 hour commute to work and back, I found myself wanting to sit in the car and keep listening! Rachel Abbott has got just the right balance in this book, believable characters and great tension. After finishing this book though, you have to read Nowhere Child, a great novella that ties up any loose ends that you may find you need to get answered.

Amazing

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I’m unfamiliar with this author but thought she has constructed an interesting and unusual scenario that keeps one guessing for quite a time as to the truth behind the disappearance of a child from a car accident. There are plenty of twists and turns and, par for the course, characters being headstrong leading to yet more troubles but overall it’s a gripping listen that I finished very quickly as I wanted to know the truth. It finishes in an open-ended way perhaps signalling a sequel. I prefer crime and thriller novels that end with a final resolution, but nevertheless think the present book a very good listen. Not least because the narrator is excellent.

Imaginative and gripping crime thriller

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absolutely brilliant it had me intrigued from the 1st chapter and totally hooked I couldn't put it down. Great read

Brilliant

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