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The Promise

By: Alison Bruce
Narrated by: Jonathan Broadbent
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In a single night, Kyle Davidson's life is derailed. His relationship is over, he is denied access to his young son and everything important to him is at risk. His thoughts stumble between fear and revenge. Kyle Davidson has a choice to make.

Meanwhile, after the tragic end to a previous case, DC Gary Goodhew finds himself questioning his reasons for returning to work until the badly beaten body of a homeless man is found on Market Hill. Having known the homeless man for several years, Goodhew feels compelled to be part of the investigation - but routine lines of enquiry soon take a dark and unexpected turn.

Suddenly the Cambridge backstreets hold deadly secrets for Goodhew, and the only person who has the answers is planning one final, desperate act.

©2016 Alison Bruce (P)2016 Audible, Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Fiction Crime

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loved it, gripped all the way through. definitely worth reading the full dc Goodhew series

Brilliant read

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The characters stories flowed from one to the other, without missing a beat. There was no fracture between these stories, they were seamless. The characters were believable, and necessary to the plot. Brilliantly performed..

An unusual perspective

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Sad each time the next book in the series ends... checked which book follows and keep checking to see when it may be available!

Can't wait to hear Cambridge black!

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having lived in Cambridge for the past 15 years I thoroughly appreciate the Knowledge the author has of the local area and happily follow her characters around d the city and villages . the story line has its twists and turns and as always I am left guessing who the baddie is. great book especially if you're a local .

great series

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I have to say I'm a great fan of Alison Bruce's books. Helped enormously by knowing Cambridge. I can't wait for the next instalment. Lovely complicated personalities and great story line. Thank you.

Another excellent book by Alison Bruce

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