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The Blissfully Dead

A Detective Lennon Thriller, Book 2

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The Blissfully Dead

By: Mark Edwards, Louise Voss
Narrated by: Simon Mattacks
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She couldn't believe that he wanted to meet her. He was famous. She was a nobody. Finally, someone could see how special she was....

When the body of a teenage girl is found in a London hotel, DI Patrick Lennon is mystified. Nobody saw her or her killer enter the hotel, and there is no apparent motive - until a second teenager is found and Lennon realises somebody is targeting fans of the world's biggest boy band.

As Lennon struggles with both his home life and his rivals on the force, the pressure to catch the killer before he strikes again reaches fever pitch. And when Lennon makes a terrible mistake that ends in disaster, he finds himself in a race to save not only the lives of more teenage girls but also his own career.

Exploring the darkest depths of the entertainment industry and the terrifying dangers of social media, The Blissfully Dead is a new masterclass in tension from the #1 bestselling authors of From the Cradle.

©2015 Louise Voss & Mark Edwards. (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Crime Exciting

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The best bit of this book was the narration, Simon Mattacks did a great job narrating what is not a badly written story but is just not up there with the best writers of this genre, there were times when the storyline unfolded with cringeworthy contrivance. I know one has to suspend belief most times with detective thrillers but this one had me snorting with disbelief on several occasions as the writers revealed yet another ridiculous scene outcome.

Not the best of its type but probably not the worst, improved immensely by the inspired reading and characterisation of Simon Mattacks.

Not great but not bad

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A very powerful story! another good Detective book, more please from these two Authors soon!

Well worth reading

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Loved this. Where are the rest of the Lennon books?! Are there more? I’ve only just started listening to these authors and think they’re great!

Excellent book

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What made the experience of listening to The Blissfully Dead the most enjoyable?

The narrators ability to change his voice for the different characters

What did you like best about this story?

The journey

What does Simon Mattacks bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Brings it to life

Any additional comments?

Great story writing collaboration please do more

Narrator

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I stuck with this, but found it very heavy going, and slightly unbelievable! I should have given up!

Heavy Going

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The Blissfully Dead was a thoroughly enjoyable listen, with likeable, credible characters. It has a consistently engaging plot with a good few twists and turns thrown in, leaving me with no idea of the culprit until the reveal.
It was very slightly marred by a couple of 'continuity' errors, and a few credibility stretches, but they weren't enough to detract from the story.
Simon Mattocks did an excellent job of narration, bringing the story to life. I'd recommend a listen. I'm off to see if Edwards and Voss have any more titles on Audible.

Very enjoyable, well worth a listen

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I was so keen to keep hearing this story that every moment that wasn't filled was taken up with listening to my audiobook. I really enjoyed the narrator, the pace of the book and the storyline was really clever. Recommended...

Hooked from start!

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as I listen when I'm walking the dog, the story has to engage me from the start. this delivered.

The boy band mystery

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This is a really well written and unusual story. The characters are very well drawn. I love DCI Patrick Lennon, a very human, flawed and likeable character. This is the second in a series of books featuring Lennon. The authors say there will be more. I do wish the other 4 books by Edwards and Voss would be produced in audio format.

Excellent!

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Great writing great story . Funny at times but really keeps you interested . Love Lennon can't wait for the next book

great

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