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The Last 10 Seconds

By: Simon Kernick
Narrated by: Paul Thornley
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THE UNDERCOVER COP. Having worked undercover the last ten years, Sean Egan is used to life on the edge. He’s recently infiltrated one of London’s most dangerous criminal gangs, and they’ve just informed him that they want him for a very special job: the daring abduction from police custody of a serial killer known as The Night Creeper.

THE KILLER. Brutally violent yet highly intelligent, The Night Creeper has earned his reputation by torturing five young women to death. Arrested the previous night, he claims that he has a cast-iron alibi for one of the murders, and some highly important information that can prove his innocence – and implicates someone else.

THE POLICEWOMAN. DI Tina Boyd has an instinct for trouble, and a past that continues to haunt her. She was the policewoman who charged The Night Creeper. Now he’s been kidnapped, and it’s Tina’s task to find him. And find him fast, because it’s clear that some very dangerous people want to silence him permanently.

A man, a woman and a sadistic killer. As they race towards a terrifying confrontation only one thing is certain: they’re all going to have to fight very hard just to stay alive.

©2010 Simon Kernick (P)2010 Random House Audiobooks Crime Crime Thrillers Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Murder Exciting Disappearance Scary

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Good book not his best but still quite riveting which was emphasised by great narrative from Thornley always enjoy listening to him

Yet another fast gritty one by Kernick

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Simon Kernick does the same thing with all his books from what I can see. They are tightly plotted, with cartoonish baddies and protagonists who are not especially sympathetic either. The narration is top notch and the books never let go until the end.

Thriller

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a really gripping tale another tour de force from Simon Kernick what am In going to domwhen I have listened to them all? great narration as usual

Simon Kernick does it again

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Tina Boyd, policewoman with an attitude.

Sean Egan. undercover officer also with an attitude.

Simon Kerinck's story, The Last 10 Seconds, interweaves their current assignments to produce a story that keeps reader interested.

The.brutal murder of a number of woman by a killer dubbed The Night Creeper, is the backdrop for this story.

Corruption, double crossing and action fill the pages.

A good Read!

Fast paced and interwoven story.

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What did you like most about The Last 10 Seconds?

a realistic and dramatic book from beginning to end!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sean, Tina..... Both brilliant mavericks

Which character – as performed by Paul Thornley – was your favourite?

PT is by far the best narrator ever I only now read books narrated by him! :)

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Tina witnessed the wife of the MP blow her own head off! Didnt see that coming!

Any additional comments?

Just another great book from both Author and Narrator... Well done!

Great book defo worth a listen!

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