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The Killing Song

By: Lesley McEvoy
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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Everyone is capable of murder....

On a busy train station platform, a man pulls a knife and viciously attacks another passenger before fleeing - apparently unaware of what he has just done.

To the police, it looks like a terrorist attack. But forensic psychologist Dr Jo McCready has seen this bizarre behaviour before, in controversial psychological experiments. She knows this is no random killing spree.

When a botched cold case resurfaces and the mistress of a controversial billionaire philanthropist is found dead, Jo discovers all these crimes are tangled up in the same web of deadly local secrets. Secrets that some will kill to protect....

An expert in the field of psychology and profiling, crime author Lesley McEvoy uses her insider knowledge to create gripping, unique crime novels. The Killing Song is perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Ann Cleeves and Val McDermid.

©2021 Lesley McEvoy (P)2021 Bonnier Books UK Crime Detective Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction

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Critic reviews

"I devoured it in one sitting." (Peter James)

"McEvoy really knows her stuff." (Ian Rankin)
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Off you set on a twisting tale of multiple betrayals and murder, and yet through this breakneck speedy story a core of stoic friendships. One of the most enjoyable reads/listens of the year, the narrator could not stop the occasional trained rounded vowel slipping in but otherwise a good Yorkshire lass. Come on Lesley get busy with the next one.

Mcready could become the new cracker if someone out there is clever enough to commission

love the complexes of the storyline

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Lesley has done it again! After listening to Murder Mile had to listen to Killing Song. The story just pulls you in & the Narrater it brings the story to life! I hope Lesley is doing another book I’m a big fan.

Great listen

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I read The Murder Mile earlier in the year which prompted me to buy this. I like the way Lesley McEvoy writes. it's intelligent and well researched. The characters are three dimensional, interesting and well written. The narrator was excellent. The accents skilfully voiced. Definitely a keeper!

Great story didn't want it to end!

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What an amazing series of books from Lesley. 2 books in and I cannot wait for the 3rd instalment in 2023. I’d recommend these books very highly.

Outstanding!!!

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Just when you think you have worked it out, along comes another twist that makes you sit up and listen harder, trying to figure out who is to blame...very enjoyable listen

My second book listen by Leslie

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