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Six Degrees of Assassination

By: M J Arlidge
Narrated by: Andrew Scott, Freema Agyeman, Hermione Norris, Clive Mantle, Clare Grogan, Geraldine Somerville, Julian Rhind-Tutt
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On a sullen, cloudy July day ten years since 7/7, the happy, confident and optimistic British Prime Minister is visiting a charity in East London. It's just two months after the general election which saw John Campbell's government returned to power with a clear majority, the economy is on the mend and the coalition is fast becoming a bad memory. Suddenly, a man appears out of the crowd and shoots him three times in the chest.

Step forward Alex Cartwright (Andrew Scott), MI5 Chief Counter Terrorism Officer who must find out the truth. But it's easier said than done, as he discovers that whoever ordered the assassination has covered their tracks very well indeed. Along with Ellen Townsend, his trusted second-in-command, Cartwright finds himself embroiled in a race against time which leads him into the murky heart of Westminster... and beyond.

From the pen of renowned screenwriter and novelist M J Arlidge, featuring an established British cast and with an exclusively-composed musical score, Six Degrees of Assassination is truly a thriller not to be missed.

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  • Ep. 1: I

    Ep. 1: I
    Jan 9 2018

    On a sullen July day, ten years on from the terrorist attacks of 7/7, a confident and optimistic British Prime Minister is attending a charity engagement in the East End of London. Suddenly, a man appears from the crowd and shoots him three times in the chest.

    So starts this sensational thriller from best-selling novelist and screenwriter, M J Arlidge (BBC's Prime Suspect, the DI Helen Grace novels).

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    28 mins
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  • Ep. 2: II

    Ep. 2: II
    Jan 9 2018

    The Prime Minister is dead. Shot down by unknown forces but presumed to be an extremist terrorist attack. Can MI5's Chief Counter Terrorism Officer, Alex Cartwright (Andrew Scott), uncover the truth behind the assassination?

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    33 mins
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  • Ep. 3: III

    Ep. 3: III
    Jan 9 2018

    MI5's Alex Cartwright discovers that whoever ordered the assassination of the Prime Minister has covered their tracks very well indeed. Can he uncover them in time to prevent further atrocities?

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    29 mins
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Great performances by the actors.
The story was a bit weak, but it had a few interesting twists in it.
Ok for a free book.

Fantastic performances by all the actors.

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What an excellent drama, the plot, the characters all combined to make an outstanding listen

Best audio drama

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Would love a sequel, gripping storyline!
I wish audible had an auto skip option for recap and credits between episodes if you are listening to a few of them at a time, as it breaks the story line a bit.

Great series

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Missed this when it aired, but what a series action packed and twists at every turn. Kept me guessing all the way to conclusion and an absolutely brilliant cast. Would definitely recommend.

Brilliant

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I like a good thriller and this didn't disappoint. At times the dialogue was a bit dodgy but not often. Overall it was a worthwhile listen.

Bit silly at times but enjoyable

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Loved it.
Great atmosphere throughout. Well done to all the cast and crew.
Highly recommended

Very Good. Well paced action.

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Brilliant,Gripping and very well read. Good story, good plot line and lots of twists and turns

Super book.

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Brilliant from start to finish. A tense thriller enhanced by excellent soundtrack albeit overpowering at times.

A great listen

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I thoroughly enjoyed this series, the plot twists and turns were wonderful. Well written and well acted by all of the players.

Brilliant

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Outright, one of the best dramas I've listened to. Very well written and performed.

Gripping Drama

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