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In the Blink of an Eye

By: Jo Callaghan, Paul Mendez
Narrated by: Rose Akroyd, Paul Mendez
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 THE SUNDAY TIMES bestseller, as seen on BBC 2's BETWEEN THE COVERS
A WATERSTONES THRILLER BOOK OF THE MONTH

*WINNER* OF THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2024
*WINNER* OF THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION ILP JOHN CREASEY (NEW BLOOD) DAGGER 2024

AND NOMINATED FOR TWO OTHER MAJOR AWARDS
Capital Crime Book of the Year 2023
Crimefest Specsavers Best Debut Crime Novel

‘I devoured this in one sitting’ Rob Rinder, as featured on BBC 2’s Between the Covers
‘Terrifyingly timely and provocative' Val McDermid
'The most original crime novel you'll read this year' Clare Mackintosh

In the UK, someone is reported missing every 90 seconds.
Just gone. Vanished. In the blink of an eye.

DCS Kat Frank knows all about loss. A widowed single mother, Kat is a cop who trusts her instincts. Picked to lead a pilot programme that has her paired with AIDE (Artificially Intelligent Detective Entity) Lock, Kat's instincts come up against Lock's logic. But when the two missing person's cold cases they are reviewing suddenly become active, Lock is the only one who can help Kat when the case gets personal.

AI versus human experience.
Logic versus instinct.
With lives on the line can the pair work together before someone else becomes another statistic?

In the Blink of an Eye is a dazzling debut from an exciting new voice and asks us what we think it means to be human.

'Just brilliant!' Lisa Jewell

'Has to be a strong contender for crime debut of the year - sharp, perceptive writing and a brilliant new take on the detective duo' T. M. Logan

'Everything you could hope for in a thriller: heartbreaking, intelligent, deftly plotted and so original' Fiona Cummins

'Jo Callaghan makes her entry into the crowded police procedural genre with a fresh take on the buddy-buddy cop trope . . . Provocative and compelling' Vaseem Khan

'The kind of fresh and fearless debut I just adore. Wildly original, heartfelt, funny, and properly thrilling. Take a bow, Jo Callaghan' Chris Whitaker©2023 Jo Callaghan. All rights reserved. (P) 2023 Simon & Schuster, UK. All Rights Reserved. (P)2023 Simon & Schuster, UK Genetic Engineering Science Fiction Technothrillers Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Technology Exciting

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I thoroughly enjoyed this plot. The addition of an AI officer was informative and interesting giving a procedural plot a really captivating twist. I enjoyed the characters and found myself waiting (and wanting)to find out about their individual back stories. The narration was excellent and added to my enjoyment Will definitely recommend this one

Brilliant plot

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Intelligent, realistic and very thought provoking.
I hope there will be many more novels in this series.
Excellent narration.

Excellent

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Absolutely loved this book, I really hope that it is the beginning of a series

Outstanding

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It was such a strong story, i didn't think i was going to enjoy it as much as i did. But i didn't want it to end. We need a 2nd book soon please

Absolutely brilliant

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I found this an original and thought-provoking story. I really enjoyed the AI debate and the underlying comments regarding policing and medical research in the UK. Found the conclusion a little cliche and predictable, but otherwise a very engaging read/listen.

Original & thought provoking story.

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I absolutely flew through this, it kept me awake listening and it stayed interesting throughout. Great narration, clear and realistic characters, good dialogue, fantastic story that really makes you think. Book of the year for me (and it’s only January). Can’t wait for the author’s next book.

Amazing, gripping book

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I didn’t expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. A paged turner that didn’t let me put the book down.

Refreshing

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A great mix of humour with a darker story. The AI aspect wasn’t too far fetched. Loved it!

Compelling

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The narration greatly enhanced this gripping tale. Recommended to anyone who likes reading a mystery.

Excellently told story.

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I wasn’t sure if this was going to be a mashup of crime and SciFi, it turned out to be a well told story, with believable characters, and a modern twist of 21st century technology. I look forward to the next episode!

Very interesting perspective on the use of AI

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