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You Don't Know Me

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You Don't Know Me

By: Imran Mahmood
Narrated by: Adam Deacon
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.


At the end of the day, only one question matters: did he do it?

'A daring concept executed to perfection' LEE CHILD

A young man stands accused of murder. The evidence is overwhelming.

But at his trial, this man tells an extraordinary story.

It is about the woman he loves, who got into terrible trouble. It's about how he risked everything to save her.

He swears he's innocent. But in the end, all that matters is this: do you believe him?


***See what bestselling authors and critics are already saying about You Don't Know Me, chosen for the Radio 2 Book Club and the Telegraph's Best Crime Novels of the Year***

'Searing and heart-breaking, genre-bending . . . triumphantly reconfigures the traditional whodunnit into something remarkable' Ruth Ware

'Bold and original . . . a thrilling new voice in crime fiction' Tim Weaver

'A startlingly confident and deft debut' Tana French

'A dazzling debut - authentic, funny, sad, sympathetic. I was utterly gripped' Gillian McAllister

'Utterly compelling' Daily Mail

'Superb character-driven fiction. Masterful' Guardian

Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger

Longlisted for the Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year


© Imran Mahmood 2017 (P) Penguin Audio 2017

 Crime Crime Thrillers Fiction Psychological Thriller Thriller & Suspense Espionage Law Exciting Suspense

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Critic reviews

Timely, tense and original . . . Written with gritty authenticity, this is compelling and important
A daring concept executed to perfection, a hypnotic and authentic voice, and questions for us to answer as readers and people (Lee Child)
A searing, heart-breaking, genre-bending crime novel that triumphantly reconfigures the traditional whodunnit into something remarkable

You Don't Know Me is a brave debut by a barrister . . . an impressively original courtroom drama
A startlingly original courtroom drama . . . perfectly executed, gripping the reader from the first sentence with the defendant's unique voice and not letting go until a surprising twist at the end. Mahmood is most definitely one to watch * * * * *
A bold and original courtroom drama, You Don't Know Me heralds the arrival of a thrilling new voice in crime fiction
You'll never guess the ending
It's the voice that does it: edgy, conflicted, desperately urgent. A startlingly confident and deft debut
You've never read anything quite like this
The defendant's narrative is beguiling, philosophical, vulnerable
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Characters are beautifully written, I was sceptical about the choice of narrator at first but he gave a genuine and heartfelt performance. The book produces a landscape that I'm not familiar with but one I could understand and appreciate for all it's light and shade. This book is a surprise, it's difficult to pigeonhole this into a specific genre which I feel is a good thing. I write this review now having a greater appreciation for a reality that's practically on my doorstep. I can understand why some are frustrated with the end, but if you're expecting a specific book then that's to be expected. Read this with no expectations and you won't be disappointed at the end.

A likeable anti-hero and a genuinely heartfelt story

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This book gripped from the start, and the story took me to a milieu that I don't know anything about (not many will). The narration is pitch perfect, and I had to stop listening at night because it kept me awake. More please.

Outstanding book that takes you somewhere

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When I first started listening I really didn't think this book was going to be my bag, within no more than 5 minutes I Knew I Was Wrong! This is an amazingly realistic story, totally riveting. As far as I am concerned the verdict is a resounding Not Guilty!

Incredible!

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This book had a profound effect on my understanding of life in gang land London.

Brilliant read with twists and turns.

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rather long winded and the most infuriating ending I've ever come across but I suppose that is the point

interesting concept but...

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