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The Forensic Records Society

By: Magnus Mills
Narrated by: Tim Bruce
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"Within a few months we'd witnessed bickering, desertion, subterfuge and rivalry. I was rapidly coming to the conclusion that only a miracle could save us now."

Two men with a passion for vinyl create a society for the appreciation of records. Their aim is simple: to elevate the art of listening by doing so in forensic detail. The society enjoys moderate success in the back room of their local pub, The Half Moon, with other enthusiasts drawn to the initial promise of the weekly gathering.

However, as the club gains popularity, its founder's uncompromising dogma results in a schism within the movement, and soon a counter group forms. Then the arrival of a young woman called Alice further fractures the unity of the vulnerable society. As rifts are forged and gulfs widen, Magnus Mills examines the surreal nature of ordinary lives. The master of the comic deadpan returns for his ninth novel, a spectacularly disingenuous exploration of power, fanaticism and really, really good records.

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I am a huge fan of Magnus Mills. Please Audible, add more titles by Magnus Mills. The guy is an absolute knockout and I’ll gladly give you more credits in exchange for them.

Excellent, more Magnus Mills please Audible!!!

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Brilliant..but PLEASE release restraint of beasts on Audible ...why has there been such a wait for this masterpiece?!

Magnificent Mills

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every book by Magnus Mills is a joy. the well observed human foibles and simmering tensions left me listening with a smile on my face the whole way through. ideal choice for narrator too. looking forward to the next one.

simply brilliant

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Forensic listening does not allow me to pass comment, or offer a judgement. Listen to the book.

MILLS THRILLS.

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This is one of my favourite books of all time. I read Restrain of beasts when it was released in 1998 and loved it. (IT was shortlisted for the Booker Prize). I haven't read any work from Magnus Mills for many years however and absolutely loved this. He has a fantastic talent for juxtapositioning a surreal story to emphasise the ridiculous elements of our everyday lives.

Absolutely brilliant!

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