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The Skies Roared

The Bell Trilogy, Book 2

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The Skies Roared

By: Steve Bradshaw
Narrated by: Stephen H. Marsden
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The world-renowned forensic pathologist and serial killer hunter Dr. Elliott Sumner attends a Christmas gala at the mansion of billionaire patriarch Albert Bell. Elliott watches the "Bluff City Butcher" die, moments after learning that they are brothers.

Elliott's worst fears are confirmed when attempts on his life soon reveal that he too was part of an inconceivable genetic experiment, and his termination has been ordered.

From the shadows, in a battle for his survival, Elliott hunts a new kind of serial killer and moves at lightning pace to uncover the clandestine power brokers behind it all.

Will the blood trail from Barcelona through Arequipa and back to Memphis, Tennessee, lead to a new reign of terror? Or will bold deceptions and chilling twists be more than any one man can handle? Will Elliott find a way to secure the greatest evolutionary leap for mankind?

©2016 Steve Bradshaw (P)2019 Steve Bradshaw Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Murder Fiction Crime Exciting

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If you thought Bluff City Butcher kept you on your toes, then I'd advise some warm up exercises before getting down to The Skies Roared. Steve Bradshaw must be a huge loss to forensic science as his knowledge is remarkable and awe inspiring. I'm always nervous when approaching the second book in a trilogy; is it going to compliment the first or ruin it? Why did I worry? This is Steve Bradshaw's writing. Fast moving, action packed, curve balls coming at you left, right and centre. I'm not totally in love with Stephen Marsden's narration and I don't know why. There's nothing wrong with it, the pace and pitch is spot on. I think it may just be the accent, which is right for the book but I find a tad grating, but that's a very personal thing and not poor Mr Marsden's fault. All in all a super follow on to Bluff City Butcher, roll on book 3!

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Fab book. This part of the story gets deeper into Dr Elliot Sumners life and his connection to a genetic experiment.
What happened to The Bluff City Butcher, who is this new serial killer Sumner is now trying to find.
I really enjoy these books, they’ve captured my imagination and just leave me wanting more every time.
The narrator has a nice chilled voice and very easy to listen to.

Great story

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I listened to book 1 a whole back and looked forward to listening to this sequel. It does work well on its own but i would suggest listening to book 1 first.

This book follows a similar theme to book 1 amd works really well as elliot has to find another serial killer before something terrible happens very close to home.

The book was very well narrated and the narrator is one i know look out for.

Brilliant follow up

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I do both love the Elliott Sumner series and Stephen Marsden’s narration, so this was a no-brainer for me to pick up.
As per usual with Steve Bradshaw’s writing the plot is complex, there’s thousands of characters which can be challenging on audio, and the story seems all over the place but also as per usual the characterisations are fantastic, the pacing is spot on and the different plot lines are waving around and into each other masterfully.
Whacky, original and a sheer delight - keep them coming, Steve!

Whacky and wonderful!

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What a great follow on to book number one. Complex, but not confusing. Detailed, but easy to follow. Fast and twisted, but a pleasure to delve into. What on earth can happen next, I ask myself? But I have no doubt Stephen Bradshaw will have some amazing and truly mind blowing action that, again, you won’t be willing to put down. This mans writing is unbelievable!

A superb second book in a trilogy.

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