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Death of a Bookseller
- Narrated by: Emma Noakes, Victoria Blunt
- Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT THRILLER OF 2023, WHICH WILL MAKE YOUR SKIN CRAWL AND YOUR HEART POUND.
'A confident, sassy, pitch-black debut' CAROLINE KEPNES
'Your new obsession' ERIN KELLY
'Savage, witty and all-consuming' ABIGAIL DEAN
'A dark masterpiece. It will work its way under your skin like a splinter' CATRIONA WARD
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Roach - bookseller, loner and true crime fanatic- is not interested in making friends. She has all the company she needs in her serial killer books, murder podcasts and her pet snail, Bleep.
That is, until Laura joins the bookshop.
With her cute literary tote bags and sunny smile, she's everyone's favourite bookseller. But beneath the shiny veneer, Roach senses a darkness within Laura, the same darkness Roach possesses.
And as curiosity blooms into morbid obsession, Roach becomes determined to be a part of Laura's story - whether Laura wants her in it or not.
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'A spectacularly creepy debut ... a tense and disturbing read' GUARDIAN
'Tense, addictive and sticky underfoot' JULIA ARMFIELD
'A sharp and creepy debut thriller' DAILY MAIL
'Utterly unforgettable' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD
'Delightfully dark' COSMOPOLITAN, Best New Books
'Engrossing, atmospheric and deliciously dark' WILL DEAN
'Uncomfortable, claustrophobic, and you won't take your eyes off the pages' BELFAST TELEGRAPH
'Impossible to put down' ELIZA CLARK
'A sinister and tense debut that will chill you to the core' PLATINUM MAGAZINE
'Relentlessly creepy and deeply compulsive' HEATHER DARWENT
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- joanna
- 08-06-23
Fantastic
The best audio book I’ve read! Absolutely gripping from start to finish and a brilliant performance. The narration is perfect!
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- Fawn
- 07-05-23
Disturbing and dark
Not at all what I expected from the ‘golden age’ title and cosy crime cover. Instead, it’s a dark, slow tale of the unravelling of two minds. One into alcoholism and loneliness, one into obsession and fantasy. All the way through this is a five-star read (and stellar narration) but it loses a star for me for a weak ending. After hours of suspenseful foreplay, I was left feeling a little frustrated. 😆
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- the typist
- 06-06-23
Don’t be put off by the mixed reviews, this is excellent
The kitsch title has probably misled a lot of readers. This is no cosy crime story or run of the mill procedural. This is a full blooded literary thriller with an almost visceral feel to the writing. I loved and hated both lead characters in equal measure. Which is no mean feat. The writer also pulls off a very satisfying ending. Can’t wait to read her next book.
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- heather
- 10-06-23
Gripping!
Couldn’t stop listening until it was over!!! Will be reading it again as I already miss it
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- Musical Anorak
- 08-07-23
A Debut That Shows Great Promise
Overall: 3.75 stars; Narration: 5 stars; Story 3.75 stars
This was an impulse purchase after listening to the audio sampler, which had me instantly hooked. There is much to admire here: great writing, a fantastic dual narration, and some very astute observations on the true crime genre; that really leaves you with things to think about.
However, I felt that there was a difficulty in sustaining its pace throughout the 11hrs 58mins duration. There were several points where I felt a lack of propulsion in the plot (despite the fantastic narration);a stalemate, that left me frustrated and/or bored on the verge of walking away. The confrontation and resolution when it unfolded was so quick, but was almost worth the wait
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- MuffyH
- 09-10-23
Excellent character-driven narrative
The dual perspectives of Roach and Laura are brilliantly played out; from Roach's grubby and grotty similes, to Laura's righteously indignant reactions. They both evolve artfully through the story, at times relatable and abhorrent.
The narration is perfect for each of the two leads.
Overall an excellent book.
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- Deep purple
- 21-11-23
Very Good
I enjoyed this book, well worth the credit, kept me listening without being bored, loved the characters, one negative thing i would say is that the ending was a little weak
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- Crazy Chick
- 22-05-24
Brilliant unusual story. I really loved it!
Great descriptive well written & formed characters, brilliantly narrated. I loved the contrast between the 2 main characters. I listened on some long drives & didnt want the story to end!
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- Miss Hannah J. Flood
- 23-05-23
not my usual read
struggled to finish this, found in places it dragged and became a bit repetitive.
found both characters annoying and unlikeable.
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- Rebecca M. Bentley
- 26-09-23
Loved it
Absolutely loved it, I thought it was brilliantly paced and I couldn’t stop listening - the narrators were really good too.
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