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The Bones Beneath

By: Mark Billingham
Narrated by: Mark Billingham
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 The Deal
Tom Thorne is back in charge - but there's a terrifying price to pay. Stuart Nicklin, the most dangerous psychopath he has ever put behind bars, promises to reveal the whereabouts of a body he buried twenty-five years before. But only if Thorne agrees to escort him.

The Danger
Unable to refuse, Thorne gathers a team and travels to a remote Welsh island, at the mercy of the weather and cut off from the mainland. Thorne is determined to get the job done and return home before Nicklin can outwit them.

The Deaths
But Nicklin knows this island well and has had time to plan ahead. Soon, new bodies are added to the old, and Thorne finds himself facing the toughest decision he has ever had to make...

Tom Thorne returns in this utterly gripping, brilliantly plotted thriller. The Bones Beneath is Mark Billingham's most ambitious and accomplished work to date.©2014 Mark Billingham Ltd Crime Thrillers Modern Detectives Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Suspense Exciting
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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

This wasn't up to his usual high standard. I have really enjoyed all of this authors previous work.
The author usually keeps the tension high and the action coming. The very end was the only time this book got going for me.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Predictable and ensures a further book with the same characters.

What aspect of Mark Billingham’s performance might you have changed?

Don't ever narrate your own books!

Do you think The Bones Beneath needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

It will get one without doubt due to the ending.

Any additional comments?

I was disappointed. Previous work has been exceptional.

Slow and ponderous

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Amazing writing from an island not far from where I grew up in north Wales A must listen

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I'm a great fan of Mark Billingham and read all his novels as soon after publication as possible. This is one of my favourites and wanted to revisit it but thought as a novelty I'd do so in audio format. I enjoyed it as much the second time round, the authors delivery is spot on.

Another great Billingham novel

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this book lasts for just over nine and a half hours and the first 9 hours are more like a travel book describing Bardsey island and the trip there than a crime novel. I kept listening as I was sure that something might happen soon. Not my most favourite book I have listenened to recently. The ending reminded me of a Hannibal Lecter book.

plenty of action but it all comes at the end

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If you could sum up The Bones Beneath in three words, what would they be?

Entertaining, well written, rounded characters and superbly read by Mark Billingham himself.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Thorne is always my favourite character but Stuart Nicklin, the main bad man is great.

What about Mark Billingham’s performance did you like?

Mark reads well and reads the story with the same passion it is written.

Great Book Superbly Narrated by Mark Billingham

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