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The Safe House

By: Nicci French
Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
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Summary

The Safe House is a scintillating psychological thriller by the Top Ten bestselling author, Nicci French.

You open your home and your heart to a victim. But your house is anything but safe....

Samantha Laschen is a doctor specialising in post-traumatic stress disorder. She's moved to the coast to escape her problems and to be alone with her young daughter. But now the police want her to take in Fiona Mackenzie, a girl whose parents have been savagely murdered. Yet by allowing Fiona in, Sam is exposing herself - and her daughter - to risks she couldn't possibly have imagined.

©1998 Nicci French (P)2014 Audible Studios
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I think I enjoyed it.....

Narration was good, story was intriguing although I'm still a bit confused. I enjoyed the characters and the momentum but I feel a bit like I've been to therapy. I think it needs another listen.

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Kept me guessing

An interesting early Nicci French. There were lots of aspects to this that I felt they explore further in later books. I enjoyed following these characters and the structure was interesting and unconventional. A good read, and the narrator did a good job.

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disappointed

I couldn't like the heroine and I didnt like the ending but the writing and plot twists were up to the usual standard.

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Not their best

a little disappointed with the storyline. a bit far fetched. Loved all the other books I've read by Nicci French. So still a big fan of theirs.

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Twists and turns

not sure if I liked this book or not. I found the character of the Elsie very annoying. I wonder if there will be a sequel to this book?

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Very good

This is my 1st Nicci French book, but it will not be my last. I am looking forward to listening to more!

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Wow

What a twist! Fing, Danny. How could they, why would they! I really enjoyed this and totally did not see that coming. Feel like I need a follow up book.

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Had to give up poor narrator.

I suspect this actual story is quite good. However the narrator read as if she wasn’t really understanding what she was reading. She also slipped in and out of accents often using the wrong one so it was hard to tell who was talking. I found it very difficult to concentrate on what she was saying and to follow the storyline because of the style of her narration which felt actressy and disengaged.
In addition audible are refusing to let me return this book for no good reason. Be warned.

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A Slow Burner With A Really Juicy Twist

At the beginning it felt like a Police procedural. Then your whisked on emotional rollercoaster. Great Character development even greater story telling. Gentle yet Brutal too!

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Another great Nicci French listen

Really enjoyed this. Hiccups French fans won't be disappointed. Not as gripping as some others, but a compelling story

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