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  • Perfect Prey

  • DI Callanach, Book 2
  • By: Helen Fields
  • Narrated by: Robin Laing
  • Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,063 ratings)

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Perfect Prey

By: Helen Fields
Narrated by: Robin Laing
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Summary

‘Without doubt, this is one of the best detective series I have read.’ Woman’s Way Magazine

Your new addiction starts here: get hooked on the #1 bestselling series. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and M.J. Arlidge.

Welcome to Edinburgh. Murder capital of Europe.

In the middle of a rock festival, a charity worker is sliced across the stomach. He dies minutes later. In a crowd of thousands, no one saw his attacker.

The following week, the body of a primary school teacher is found in a dumpster in an Edinburgh alley, strangled with her own woollen scarf.

D.I. Ava Turner and D.I. Luc Callanach have no leads and no motive – until around the city, graffitied on buildings, words appear describing each victim.

It’s only when they realise the words are being written before rather than after the murders, that they understand the killer is announcing his next victim…and the more innocent the better.

©2017 Helen Fields (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
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Critic reviews

‘This is a twisty, turny read that forces you to concentrate as the plot truly thickens.’ Woman’s Way

‘Fields is very good at creating an atmosphere and painting a picture with words that capture the imagination. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader enthralled while the personal lives and characteristics of the central cast are tantalisingly explored over time. Perfect Remains was a good read and Fields set the bar very high for herself but if anything Perfect Prey is just as exciting, if not better.’Scotland Correspondent

Praise for Perfect Remains:

‘Must read! With nail-biting twists at every turn, [Perfect Remains] will have readers gripped from start to finish.’ Closer

‘Fields’ brilliantly chilling debut novel introduces DI Luc Callanach. Longlisted for this years McIlvanney Prize, this book is perfect for fans of Peter May, Stuart MacBride and Ann Cleeves.’ The Daily Record

‘Read it in two sittings. I literally had no choice. A fast and enthralling thriller, pitting a new, very human hero against one of the scariest psychos I've yet encountered in crime fiction.’ Sunday Times bestseller, Paul Finch

‘Without doubt, this is one of the best first detective series I have read.’ Woman’s Way Magazine

‘Genuinely chilling.’ Saga Magazine

‘Watch out Rebus, McRae and Perez there’s a new detective in the running to become Scotland’s fictional top cop…a real cracker of a page-turner that is truly difficult to put down.’ Scotland Correspondent

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Put together well...

Firstly, I think the narration of this is considerably better than the last DI Callanach novel.

Secondly, although it relies on some pretty unlikely events, it does so in a manner that avoids being irritating, and the book is entertaining throughout.

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good book

very enjoyable book good characters brilliant narrator overall great read would recommend to others if you like thrillers

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great

This is a great story, with plenty of twists and turns leaving you second guessing your self. After listening to the first book I was a little disheartened to find that the narrator had changed, but forgot about this almost immediately as the narration on this is fantastic would definitely recommend.

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One of my favourite series

Just brilliant. Fantastic narration, story and characters. My only complaint is I finish these books far too quickly as I can't stop listening, haha.

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love these books

this is the second book of listen to I must admit they're really really are good great listen the narrator is brilliant he really dragged you into the story

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A PERFECT PLAY....... stunning!

My second Helen Fields book, and I am genuinely hooked!!! Stunning journey, great narration, plenty of twists and enough darkness to make you wince on occasion .... make it a priority to listen yourselves!!!

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Great twists and turns!

Great follow up the first one! One of the deaths in this was epic and plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing!

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Excellent!

Good complex plot and an enjoyable writing style make this latest book well worth the investment

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Hooked from the start!

Excellent book full of suspense that made me want to keep listening.
I'd recommend this book to any reader who loves a good detective story that keeps your mind actively wondering and trying to work out the culprit while willing the detectives to find hurry and them!
I loved all the characters (good ones) especially Turner and Callaghan and I love listening to the Scottish accent!

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great crime thriller, ok narration

both callanagh stories are really good if you like crime thrillers. I preferred perfect prey over perfect remains.
the story surrounds a great character trying to solve crime, but goes deep into the main characters as well as the thriller aspect.
narration is good but not 5 star as there is not enough voice distinction between the characters.
can't wait for the new book in the series

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