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The Accident

By: Linwood Barclay
Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
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Summary

Glen Barber isn't the only person in the small town of Milford with things on his mind. The recession has been bad for his construction business, especially after a mysterious fire destroys one of his buildings. But everyone else in Milford seems to have problems too, as the financial pressures begin to pinch.

Glen's troubles, however, are about to escalate to a whole new level. His wife Sheila has her own plans for getting them out of their financial jam, but these come to an abrupt halt when her car is found at the scene of a drunk-driving accident that took three lives. Not only is she dead, but it appears she was the cause of the accident.

Suddenly Glen has to deal with a potent mixture of emotions: grief at the loss of his wife, along with anger at her reckless behaviour that leaves their young daughter motherless. If only he could convince himself that Sheila wasn't responsible for the tragedy - but as he looks deeper into the circumstances and begins to realise just how many secrets lurk behind Milford's idyllic facade, he may have to face something much, much worse...

©2011 Linwood Barklay (P)2011 Orion Publishing Group Limited

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One of the better stories

Love the characters. Nice twist. Worth buying this story. Good narration. I would recommend this book.

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Good story well told

I thoroughly enjoyed book but was disappointed when the character I liked most was responsible for serious events near the end of the audio, I don't think this person would have done it I also found the way this person died was extremely unlikely but hey ho that's life. Did enjoy the book with its many twists and turns. I know I will enjoy any Linwood Barclay book

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Really good listen

I enjoyed this very much … was eager to get to bed to listen to it !

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Great story

Draws you in and I didn't guess the end in full which is always good.

Excellent narration.

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Brilliant murder mystery

such a brilliant murder mystery, full of emotions and amazing twists to the story.

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Well written book

fascinating I enjoyed the storyline I fond the central character very interesting Kelly the little girl seemed older than she was supposed to be many twists and turns

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Gripping thriller

Another fantastic thriller from Linwood Barclay! Completely gripping with convincing narration. The only thing hat stopped me giving this five stars is the frustration I sometimes felt with the main character Glen who seems a little slow at realising what's going on!

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The accident

The more I read Linwood Barclay the more I like! I really enjoyed this novel and can't wait to work up to his more recent work.

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Another Lynwood Barclay Classic

If you're a Lynwood Barclay fan then you'll know his writing style and how he is a master at conjuring up.an amazing murder mystery thriller with so many twists and turns that will keep you guessing who killed who. I'm not saying its Lynwoods best but its still an enjoyable ride. Perter Berkrots narration was good too. Buy it.

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Twists and turns in unexpected ways

Starts out as one story and quickly turns into a very different story. Very engaging and you are as confused as the main character.

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