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Common Murder

Lindsay Gordon Crime Series, Book 2

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Common Murder

By: Val McDermid
Narrated by: Caroline Guthrie
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The second novel in the Lindsay Gordon series.

A protest group hits the headlines when unrest at a women’s peace camp explodes into murder. Already on the scene, journalist Lindsay Gordon desperately tries to strike a balance between personal and professional responsibilities. As she peels back the layers of deception surrounding the protest and its opponents, she finds that no one - ratepayer or reporter, policeman or peace woman - seems wholly above suspicion. Then Lindsay uncovers a truth that even she can scarcely believe.

©1989 Val McDermid (P)2018 W. F. Howes Ltd Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Crime Murder

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"The real mistress of psychological gripping thrillers; no one can plot or tell a story like she can." (Daily Express)

"The Queen of Crime reigns." (Independent)
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Thin story. And not helped by draggy narrator. Struggled to finish it. Glad to get to end

Not her best

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I am an avid McDermid fan and it’s the first time I felt disappointed with any of her work.
A thin story, too short and felt extremely rushed at the end.
It’s put me off finishing the remaining series.
Let’s hope the next stand alone gamble pays off.

Disappointing

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Not what I expected from Val McDermid. I was aware that this book was not like the others from this author I have read, but I did expect to be gripped from chapter one. Now on chapter six and can’t see me going much further. I can’t get involved with any of the characters, although this does have a lot to do with the narration, which is poorly done.

Such a disappointment

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This was a bit of a strange book, I didn't really get into this book, it was like it was hard listen too. the story line was ok! but not as interesting as previous books.

Strange

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I’m glad I decided to give this series another go after the dreadful last novel. This is a huge improvement. More believable plot and better narration without the high pitched voices. On to read the next

Much better than the last one.

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Read lots by this author but this is by far my least favourite. Really couldn’t like any of the characters especially the journalist. After reading quite a few chapters I couldn’t even remember her name. Due to eye problems I had to listen to an audible version of this book and I couldn’t enjoy that. The narration was jerky and a bit odd. I will certainly read more of this author’s work but am struggling to finish this one..

My least favourite Val McDermid book to date

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great book but very hard to concentrate on the story with all the dodgy accents going on. Not even sure what some of them are supposed to be. if I hadn't already invested in the rest of the series (based on Author alone) I would not have continued.

awful narration

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Very good as usual for this author. She keeps you guessing! Looking forward to the next one!

Excellent

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Not the best story I’ve read by Val McDermid but I’d bought 2 for 1 and needed a book to read. Sadly it was spoiled by the narrator.

Spoiled by narration

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Narrator totally spoilt it for me and I just couldn’t get into it. A real shame,

Could not finish it

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