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  • The Sleeping Doll

  • Kathryn Dance, Book 1
  • By: Jeffery Deaver
  • Narrated by: Anne Twomey
  • Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (421 ratings)
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The Sleeping Doll

By: Jeffery Deaver
Narrated by: Anne Twomey
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Summary

Daniel Pell is a contemporary Charles Manson. A petty criminal with a history of anti-social behaviour, he had a group of women living with him in a quasi cult in central California. Eight years ago, he and another man viciously slaughtered a family for no apparent reason, though the three women in his "family" were absolved of any part in the deaths. Now, present day, Pell has escaped and interrogator and analyst Kathryn Dance must find out where he is and why he's staying near the prison he escaped from.
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good book

love deavers books this is as good as it gets. look forward to the next.

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TOTALLY EXCELLENT READER AND READING

A great story, with Deaver's characteristic twists and turns throughout. All the upcoming twists are signposted - but in such a way that you only realise what you heard after the plot changes away from you. Brilliant.

The reader is absolutely perfect - a perfect voice and the story is excellently read. The whole flavour of the reading is hugely strengthened by the careful sadness in the reader's voice to match the main character's attitude.

Wonderful.

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Jeffery Deaver at his best!

First in the series of Catherine Dance storyline and doesn't disappoint. Really enjoyed it.

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And with one bound he was free

I wish I'd been the editor.... it doesn't half go on. And on. And on.

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Good story, recording a bit dodgy

Enjoyed this book, the story kept me guessing and was quite interesting to the end. Narrator was good too. Just a bit annoyed that the audio skipped quite a lot

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Kept me interested.

Good pace and twists. Enjoyed this book lot. Got the next one because of that.

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Loved it

What surprised ending,amazing writing. Can’t put the book down, never knew what was going happen next real page turner

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Really good.

I was dubious about the new character Kathryn Dance as I'm a big fan of Licoln Rhyme but I really liked this story. Her character is believable and likeable. My only critisism would be the constant references to kenesics (her speciality), it's obviously how her character thinks but it can get a bit annoying (although interesting). The villain is also very good in this book and I hope that people like him don't exist in the real world! I liked the narrator but wanted her to be a little more dynamic at some points but all in all it's a great story.

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Great twists and turns

Great book had me hooked. Only things is that is had a couple section we're the book went a bit jumpy

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A new character

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, though I may never have got to it had I read the reviews. I have to say , being and absolutely fan of Jeffrey Deavers work I disagree with most of them the story once you get in there, is clevere and well thought out.Granted its not as twisted as some of his other work that leaves you gasping for the next line or paragraph.
The narration is whilst not totally dynamic is good enough for a comfortable listen but may also be responsible for taking edge off this crime thriller. there have have more dubious barrations than this I assure you.
All in all a good listen and personally, for me, I'm looking for the next book.

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