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This Is the Night They Come for You

Inspector Taleb, Book 1

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This Is the Night They Come for You

By: Robert Goddard
Narrated by: Philip Arditti, John Hopkins
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On a stifling afternoon at police HQ in Algiers, Superintendent Taleb, coasting towards retirement, with not even an air-conditioned office to show for his long years of service, is handed a ticking time bomb of a case that will take him deep into Algeria's troubled past and its fraught relationship with France.

To his dismay, he is assigned to work with Agent Hidouchi, an intimidating representative of the country's feared secret service, who makes it clear she intends to call the shots. They are instructed to pursue a former agent, now on the run after 20 years in prison for his part in a high-level corruption scandal. But their search will lead them inexorably towards a greater mystery, surrounding a murder that took place in Paris more than 50 years ago.

Uncovering the truth may be his responsibility, but Taleb is well aware that no one in Algeria wants to be reminded of the dark deeds carried out in the struggle for independence - or in the violence that has racked the nation since. Before long, he will face a choice he has long sought to avoid, between self-preservation and doing the right thing.

And, ultimately, the choice may not even be his to make.

©2022 Robert Goddard (P)2022 Penguin Audio Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Thriller Crime Suspense Murder

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This was the most enjoyable audible audiobook I've bought in a long time. The story is multifaceted, with events taking place over several different eras, with sets of characters overlapping, so it requires some concentration and paying attention. This is not a background listen! But it is brilliantly done, with really distinct, memorable characters and as the story progresses the threads & relationships weave together. The narration is the best. I get frustrated with so many narrators who don't even pronounce English words correctly so it is a treat that this book is expertly read, with perfect English diction, proper pronunciation of French names, places, phrases etc. and I assume the same is true of the Arabic names & phrases. I was aware of many of the historical events the story is set against and it was very interesting to have them fleshed out in vivid and credible ways. This is the second Robert Goddard audiobook I've bought on Audible, the other being "The Fine Art of Uncanny Prediction". Each has been brilliantly written and performed. I will certainly be trying some more of this author's works.

Totally absorbing. Brilliantly narrated.

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I really loved this book. The storyline was excellent and the characters were well developed and interesting. I am intrigued to know if there will be a sequel?

Great characters, insightful and captivating

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Beware, it is a long story, but it does remain interesting throughout. As it is essential to the story, you also receive an educational history lesson. It may be worthwhile to pause and jot down the characters names phonetically, together with context. It would have helped me enormously in the earlier stages of the story.
Everything culminates brilliantly, and I shall say no more than that. I'm off to find out the title of the next Inspector Taleb story.

What an ending!

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Cracking return to form for Mr Goddard. Complex plot, great characters, magnificent research and always written in lyrical, descriptive prose. My only niggle is the title of my review of which I’ll say no more

Isn’t “song for Guy”an instrumental?

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A thrilling story based on factual events from the post-colonial period in Algiera and France, with sub-plot connected to Britain. The lead characters were vividly drawn into a complex and intriguing plot which held my attention throughout. I was sorry when it ended. As well as being a riveting read the book enlightened me on a shameful period in France's history and its consequences for Algieria.

a gripping story

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I really enjoyed this twisty turny thriller. Three countries (1 stuck in the middle of) two back bitey, treacherous secret agencies. Death and mayhem ensues!

A book full to the brim with info!

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As a Brit currently living in France, I have often wondered about the complicated relationship between the French and the Algerians. Although this is a book of fiction, it gave me some insight into their conflictual past. As other listeners have mentioned, this book is unlike other books I have listened to by Robert Goddard, but it is interesting all the same.

Interesting insight into Algerian and French history

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I really enjoyed this book. Great plot with lots of twists and turns and a fascinating historical backdrop. Perfectly narrated.

Excellent plot

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I had no knowledge of the troubles in Algeria this was such an interesting story.Not typical Robert Goddard but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

enlightening

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I often move in if a book fails to grab me in 20 mins but this meandered through to a decent story eventually. The narrator is a little ponderous but this aside I would recommend this book

Stick with it

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