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The Murder List

Detective Zac Boateng, Book 1

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The Murder List

By: Chris Merritt
Narrated by: Damian Lynch
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The lifeless body sat, hands bound, silver tape over his mouth. Patches of blood had soaked into the cheap carpet around him. Zac had spent years gaining scientific insight into the mind: human motivation and behaviour. And this scene wasn't right...

It's been five years since Detective Zac Boateng's daughter was murdered, and her killer was never found. Now Zac is back working for the Metropolitan Police and is more determined than ever to bring the city's killers to justice.

When a man is found brutally murdered in a rundown south London shop, all fingers point to the highly intelligent and manipulative Darian Wallace. Two years ago, the victim helped send him to prison. And he's just been released.

Still grieving, Zac knows it will take everything he's got to catch this dangerously clever killer. But just as he feels he's getting closer, he realises all is not quite as it seems, and he makes a devastating personal discovery.

Zac has a choice to make - risk letting this killer escape or watch his daughter's murderer get away again...

An absolutely gripping thriller for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and Lee Child. The Murder List is one fast-paced thriller you won't be able to put down.

©2018 Chris Merritt (P)2018 Audible, Ltd Crime Crime Thrillers Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Thriller Thriller & Suspense Murder Suspense

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It’s good enough to pass time but grief-stricken-father-detective stereotype can take a detective story only so far. I would have to see the reviews before I can agree to listen to another story starred by this selfish and not-very-smart detective.

No surprises here

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This story flows with realism and pathos. It is clear that Chris has researched the subject matter and carries the voices of the characters with depth and believability. Get it, read it, share it!

A fluent and beautifully crafted page-turner

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Really enjoyed the first book in the series, will definitely buy more, well read good story line.

Great listen

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I haven't read anything by this author before, and although I do have some criticisms, I think that I will try the second in the series.

My criticisms....... The narrator spoke very quickly in some places, and that, together with the strong cockney/Jamaican accents made it quite difficult to understand without rewinding.
Zac behaved very strangely for a police officer, won't specify for fear of making spoilers.

Overall, I am hoping that I have 'found' a new author to enjoy. I liked his characters overall, and that is usually a clincher for me as I need to care what happens to them.

Enjoyable

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I will be listening to the other books in this series as this was a strong piece of fiction. Characters are compelling, the narrative is well paced and I never found myself wishing it would just end.

However, I cannot give it five starts because the connected story about the main character’s daughter’s murder, that I assume will weave across all the books, verges on the far fetched; and whilst the main story is completely believable, this part of the narrative did cause me to snort derisively on occasion.

But overall this is a great book and I would recommend it to anyone who likes their police procedural novels.

Well worth a listen.

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Great first book. Zac is an interesting character. I'm looking forward to reading more from Chris Merritt and following Zac's career. Great narration from Damian Lynch

Good start

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If you could sum up The Murder List in three words, what would they be?

Exciting, fast-moving thriller

What did you like best about this story?

I listened to this alongside the kindle version, and Damian Lynch's performance conveyed the different characters from all over south London beautifully. The writing is slick and Merritt keeps you guessing right to the end. You get totally invested in the hunt for Detective Zac Boateng's nemesis, and find yourself rooting for so many different people as the story goes on - even the bad guys....

Which scene did you most enjoy?

There are two that stand out from the Wimbledon dog track. You feel as though you're watching those greyhounds run!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely.

Any additional comments?

I'm preordering the next book in the series as soon as I can.

Brilliant new detective comes to life

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I really couldn’t believe in the stupidity and selfishness of the main character - so not for me.

Not quite there

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Loved this story. The narrator was very good and the characters were believable and sympathetic. Definitely one to watch.

Great listen

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loved the book, and you will too. concentrate though!

downloading the next one

Michelle D

concentration needed but loved it

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